Volunteer Opportunity: YMCA Youth Basketball Coach

We can't do it without YOU! We are in need of Coaches and Referees for the season. YMCA basketball programs fuels community outreach to get more players involved in the sport of basketball. The program is designed to increase participation and act as a catalyst to get children active. Teams' will practice once per week night and play games on Saturday!

*Volunteer Referees and Coaches 16-17 years of age will need guardian permission.*

Training and Onboarding: All youth sports coaches and referees will be required to complete a national SSN background check, online child abuse prevention and athlete protection training, and a YMCA sports league training prior to the start of the season. Approx. 3-5 hours of training total.

Logistics:This is an inter-YMCA league, Teams will practice once per week at their local YMCA. Games will take place on Saturday and will rotate between the Divisions.

January 5th: Rosters and schedules will be published

January 16th, 17th, and 24th 6pm-7:30pm: Coach Resource Trainings (choose 1)

January 15th: First week of practices (days will vary per team)

Saturday, January 20th - First Game

Saturday March 23rd: Championship Round Playoffs, Location TBD

If you have additional questions regarding your role as a volunteer, please contact Jodi Apsey at japsey@ymcadetroit.org