General Information
The dedication of our coaches is perhaps the most essential ingredient in creating a rewarding and memorable baseball experience for our children. More than any other adult involved in Little League, a player's coach defines the child's experience.
Why Volunteer to Coach?
If you love baseball and enjoy working with children, there's probably nothing more rewarding than to spend a season coaching a team of youngsters. It's a chance to be a teacher, to form new friendships with other parents in the league, and to form bonds with both your own son or daughter and their friends. It's an experience you and your child will remember for a lifetime.
What's the Commitment?
It depends on the age of your child. At the youngest levels -- Tee Ball and Farm-- it's a 1 hour practice and a 1-hour game each week. As the age level advances, there are additional midweek practices (in the late afternoon) in addition to weekend play. Teams usually have a single manager, but there are opportumities for Dads and Moms to become assistant coaches.
Never Coached Before?
Not a big deal. The RVLL places great emphasis on training coaches. We run training sessions where we show you drills and discuss ways to approach coaching young children. We can also share links to coaching resources and offer a sounding board comprised of the scores of Moms and Dads who've been coaching in the RVLL for years. You'll have plenty of help.
How do I Volunteer?
Great. We're happy to have you. Please email the commissioner of the League for which you wish to Coach. Also, please fill out the Little League Volunteer Application. You can submit this online by going to "My Account", clicking on "Volunteer" and then selecting "Add/Remove Volunteer Roles." Alternatively, you can print and submit this physical Volunteer Application and return it to your Commissioner. Please note that Little League rules require all coaches to go through this no-cost, background check.
Questions about coaching?
Contact RVLL PLayer Agent, at [email protected]