Coaches’ Corner
*If you are a coach and can add a valuable resource to this page, please let us know here.
In order to encourage all of our coaches to deepen their knowledge base & improve their coaching experience, we will credit your PYAC account for any paid trainings you take from the resources listed below.
Please talk to our staff about this if you have any questions.
Required Certifications for All PYAC Volunteer Coaches
Sportsmanship & Coaching Strategies
What Sportsmanship Means to Us
How to Model Sportsmanship Through Emotional Regulation
Top Ways to Show Sportsmanship Through Effective Communication
How to Set Boundaries that Make You a Better Coach
Guide to Showing Appreciation for Umpires
The Best Ways for Coaches and Parents to Respond to Bad Calls
9 Ways Coaches Can Prevent Bullying
How to Improve Your Coaching Style for Positive Impact
3 Necessary Mental Skills to Teach Your Young Athlete
Sport-Specific Resources
VOLLEYBALL
PYAC: 4/5th Grade Volleyball League Rules
PYAC: 6th Grade Volleyball League Rules
PYAC: 7/8th Grade Volleyball League Rules
PYAC: Student/Athlete Academic Requirements (7/8th grade only)
NFHS Course: Coaching Volleyball
NAYS Course: Coaching Youth Volleyball
i9 Sports: Coaching Volleyball Resources
i9 Sports: 3 Volleyball Drills for all Youth Volleyball Players
BASKETBALL
PYAC: 1/2nd & 3/4th Grade Basketball Rules
PYAC: 5/6th Grade Basketball Rules
NFHS Course: Coaching Basketball
NAYS Course: Coaching Youth Basketball Under 10
NAYS Course: Coaching Youth Basketball Under 16
USA Basketball: Skills & Drills
USA Basketball: Coaching Guide for All Levels
i9 Sports: Basketball Coaching Resources
i9 Sports: 5 Fun Ways to Make Basketball Practice More Exciting for Kids
BASEBALL / SOFTBALL
PYAC: T-Ball & Mites League Rules
PYAC: Softball League Rules
NFHS Course: Coaching Baseball
NFHS Course: Coaching Softball
NAYS Course: Coaching Youth Baseball 8 & Under
NAYS Course: Coaching Youth Baseball 9 & Older
NAYS Course: Coaching Youth Softball
USA Softball: Softball Fundamentals
USA Softball: Skill Focuses Based on Age
USA Baseball: Age-Appropriate Concepts & Drills
USA Baseball: Education Resources