Coach Expectations

You are the MOST important person in our organization as you determine the kind of experience our athletes and families have with softball!
PGSL is committed to the principles of Positive Coaching and incorporate them into our own league philosophy!
PGSL expects our Managers and Coaches to:

Model and teach your players to Honor the Game: Teach the elements of ROOTS --- Respect for: Rules, Opponents, Officials, Teammates and one’s Self.
Seize teachable moments involving the player using constructive not destructive critique: Remember not to use belittling, yelling, or sarcasm, as it negates positive coaching.
Fill your players’ Emotional Tanks: Use encouragement and positive reinforcement as your primary method of motivating: motivate each child equally.
Be especially careful to interact with all players and parents with respect: Teach the ELM Tree of Mastery: Effort, Learning and bouncing back from Mistakes. Strive to achieve the 5:1 “Magic Ratio” of 5 positive reinforcements to each correction.

Want to Be Considered to Coach?

When registering for a given season, parents will have the opportunity to choose to be considered for a head coach, assistant coach, or team parent volunteer position.
The PGSL Coaching Coordinator will reach out and ultimately select all coaches and team parents.
Assistant coaches will be drafted to whichever team their child is on.