Return to Activity Coach Responsibilities for Phase 4
- Ensure the health and safety of the participants.
- Masks are permitted but not required to be worn by the players during training.
- Inquire how the athletes are feeling. Send home anyone you believe acts or looks ill.
- Follow all state and local health protocols and guidelines.
- Coaches should wear a mask when players arrive, depart, and when giving instruction.
- Ensure all athletes have their own individual equipment (ball, water, bag etc.)
- Ensure coach is the only person to handle team equipment (e.g. cones, disk etc.); do not enlist parental or attendee assistance.
- All training should be conducted outdoors and compliant with social distancing per state or local health guidelines.
- Always wear a face mask within 10 feet of the participants.
- Coaches are responsible for keeping players safe.
- Coaches should maintain at least 6 feet social distance requirements from players based on state and local health requirements.
- Do not use scrimmage vest or pinnies.
- Have fun, stay positive - players and parents are looking to you for leadership.
