COACHING
REQUIREMENTS
Lindsay's Law
View information and required videos here.
Background Checks
Background checks are free and take about 5 minutes to complete. Coaches must do this every 2 years. A link and password will be sent to you at the beginning of your season.
COACHING EXPECTATIONS
Each program has unique needs from our coaches, you can scroll down to see what your volunteer registration would require.
Baseball
Tball is typically 1-2 practices a week, games will occur on mostly Saturdays. Practices drop down to 1 day a week once games start.
Coach Pitch-Majors should practice 2 days a week before games start, and are recommended to drop to 1 day a week as game schedules allow. This age group plays 2 games a week.
Basketball
1/2nd grade coaches are asked to practice 1-2 days a week before games start, and 1 practice a week after games start. Games for 1/2nd grade are typically on Sundays.
3rd-6th grade coaches are asked to practice 2 days a week with one game on the weekend. Currently 3/4th grade play on Saturdays and 5/6th play on Sundays but this is subject to change yearly.
Cheerleading
Cheerleading typically practices 2 days a week with games on Saturdays or Sundays. As the season progresses, coaches can determine if 2 days of practice is still necessary or drop down to 1 evening a week.
Flag Football
Teams will practice 1-2 times a week leading up to games and then transition to 1 practice and 1 game weekly once games begin. Any weeknight practices will take place at the fields behind the Elementary schools; nights TBD based on coach availability.
Games will be on Sunday early afternoons. If games are canceled due to weather, games may be rescheduled for Friday evenings.
Tackle Football
Teams will practice 3-4 times a week leading up to games, games are once a week on Saturdays or Sundays. Any weeknight practices will take place at the fields behind the Elementary schools; nights TBD based on coach availability.
Lacrosse
Practices will be 1-2 days a week based on coach availability. 3rd-6th games will be played at both home and away sites on Sunday afternoons. Each team will play two games each game day.
Soccer
U6 Soccer plays Tuesdays and Thursdays behind Indian Trail. Make-up games will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays but could also be played on Saturdays.
U8 Soccer plays on Mondays and Wednesdays behind Indian Trail. Make-up games will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays but can be played on Saturdays or Sundays if necessary.
U10-U12 Soccer practices at McGill Park (U12) or Walnut Creek (U10). Practice schedules are set by the head coach, typically two nights a week. Games are played on Saturday mornings or early afternoon and some Sunday afternoons.
U14 Soccer practices are set by the head coach, typically two per week. Girls games are typically every Wednesday and Saturday and the Co-Rec games every Thursday and Saturday.
U18 Co-Rec are scheduled for play on Sunday afternoon typically 2PM or later. Practice schedules are set by the coach.
Softball
8U & 12U play on Tuesdays/Thursdays and 10U play on Monday/Wednesdays. There will be 10-12 games for the regular season.
Volleyball
Practices will be held 1-2 days a week at Winchester Trail, games are typically Saturdays. Coaches may drop to 1 day a week or maintain their current practice schedule when games begin.
COACHING INCENTIVE PROGRAM
CWJRD is able to operate because of its volunteers, and we are forever grateful! To show our appreciation to return coaches, we have rolled out our Coaching Incentive Program. We realize that some of you spend countless hours consistently volunteering and keep our programs running successfully. Your seasons (and your spouse's) coaching throughout the year will now add up as credits toward your future registration fees or a CW team shop.
Head Coach: 1.0 credit
Assistant Coach: .5 credit
Qualifying coaches can choose to put this amount toward future registration fees, or items in the team shop. Credits can accumulate until a coach requests to redeem them.
The credits are distributed as follows:
1.5 Season Credit: $75
2.0 Season Credit: $100
2.5 Season Credit: $125
3.0+ Season Credit: $150
We are unable to waive 100% of fees due to the cost of running our programs, but we hope you'll take advantage of this small token of our appreciation.