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posted 10/10/2008
Good morning. VCBS is starting the process for selecting the Head Coaches for the 2009 MCBR travel baseball season. We have included the process that VCBS uses for any person who may have an interest in coaching. The 2009 MCBR Coaching Application can be downloaded from the VCBS website under the DOCUMENTS tab. Also listed in the DOCUMENTS page is the 2009 MCBR Travel Baseball Information, which will provide you with information regarding the MCBR travel program.
The information regarding the selection process for the 2009 MCBR season is as follows:
Baseball - 11/12 & 9/10 MCBR Travel Teams Head Coach Selection Process
Objective:
The objective of the 2009 VCBS 11/12 Team & 9/10 Team Head Coach Selection Process is to establish a procedure for VCBS to fairly and consistently evaluate and select head coaching volunteers for its 2009 MCBR travel teams.
The process is designed to award head coaching assignments to candidates that exhibit superior capabilities to:
1. Assist young players in improving their baseball skills
2. Teach young players a better understanding of baseball rules and strategy
3. Promote sportsmanship, fair play and a respect for umpires
4. Represent VCBS in a positive manner
Selection Process:
Applications:
· Prior to its Winter Training season, VCBS will issue a call for volunteers interested in head coaching a 2009 MCBR Travel teams.
· Interested head coaches will be asked to submit a brief application
· Applications should be returned by December 15, 2008
Selection Committee
· President, the Director of Baseball Operations and one (1) At-Large Selector.
· Any VCBS Board member wishing to apply for a head coaching assignment is not eligible to serve on the Selection Committee for the relevant age group.
Evaluation Criteria
· Baseball Experience
· Coaching Experience
· Statement of Coaching Philosophy & Attitude
· Availability and commitment to the projected team schedule
· Interview (if appropriate)
· Feedback from Applicant's Reference
· Feedback from Prior Year's Parents
· Skill Level of Applicant's Child
While the individual members of the Selection Committee may value the above criteria in varying relation to one another, each must explain and justify his ranking rationale to the others. Ultimately, one candidate per team will be chosen in a democratic process.
Coaching applications can be found on the VCBS Home Page under the Documents Tab on the left side of the page. It is listed as 2009 MCBR Coaching Application. Once you complete the application you must email it to the VCBS Board at
with the subject "2009 MCBR Coaching Application"
If you have any questions please contact the VCBS Board at
