Spend quality time with your child and bring joy to a team by
teaching athletes the fundamentals in the game of basketball. While we
prefer volunteers with knowledge of the game, little or no experience is
required, as Old Bridge Basketball will provide you with training and
all the equipment needed for the season. Old Bridge Basketball depends
greatly on parent volunteers who are willing to give their time and
effort to make a difference in the lives of young athletes in our
community. Again, training is provided. VOLUNTEER TODAY!!!
Required Training: Proof of attendance must be provided to the league.
Recommended Training
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-- Rutgers SAFETY Clinic
The Rutgers SAFETY Clinic
is a one-time 3-hour course that meets all of the requirements of NJ's
"Little League Law" which protects volunteer coaches from lawsuits. The
Law extends partial civil liability immunity provided that
coaches have attended a safety training class that is a minimum of
3-hours in length and covers the topics listed below. The course is not
sport specific and will provide a lifetime certification for any sport. The topics covered in the course are:
- Legal Aspects of Coaching
- Psychological Aspects of Coaching
- General Coaching Concepts
- Training and Conditioning Athletes
- Medical/First Aid Aspects of Coaching
Click here for all other currently scheduled clinics.
-- "Heads Up" on Concussion
The CDC has created a free online course, for youth and high school
sports coaches, parents, and athletes, that provide important
information on preventing, recognizing, and responding to a concussion. Heads Up Concussion In Youth Sports
-- Basic First Aid
Coaches should have the basic first aid skills to treat anything from
small cuts and bruises to knowing what to do in cases of more serious
injuries. Parents and players count on the coach as the first responder
to know first aid and to not hesitate in the face of an emergency. There
are many courses available online. Here is one offered by the American
Red Cross ...
ARC First Aid