YCC 2023 results:
ATLas U-17 Boys: 6th place
rATLers U-17 Girls: 1st place!!
cATLanta U-20 Girls: 10th place
ATLiens U-20 Boys: 15th place
For 2024, AFDC is sending at least 4 teams to the USA Ultimate Youth Club Championships in Colorado:
1 U-20 Boys Team
1 U-20 Girls Team
1 U-17 Boys Team
1 U-17 Girls Team
In addition to these 4 teams, we will be working to create 2nd team opportunities in each division (or mixed) that will likely culminate their season locally at an end of season tournament (similar to 2022 Southeast Showdown). These 2nd teams are developmental.
**All teams dependent on USA Ultimate bidding process.**
We are seeking head coaches, assistant coaches and local coaches for all of these teams. Please fill out this form if you are interested in either the Head, Assistant Coach or Local Coach position.
Our goal is to create a collaborative group of coaches to lead this Competitive Youth Club experience, and to build a positive community of Youth players. Coaches will have assigned teams, however, all players and coaches will meet on the same schedule and at the same location during the summer, so collaboration between coaches will be a priority. We are seeking coaches to fill the following positions for each gender and age division:
Head Coaches (high commitment): Responsible for planning and leading their team every session as well as collaborating with other head coaches.
Assistant Coaches (medium commitment): Responsible for collaborating with head coaches to assist with their teams.
Local Coaches (high to medium commitment): Responsible for fulfilling either head or assistant coach duties but will not travel to Aurora, CO. Traveling teams may also have local coaches for individuals who wish to coach but cannot commit to attending the tournament.
Coaches-in-training (variable commitment): For 2024, we are excited to make YCC coaching more accessible. If you are interested in shadowing YCC coaching and learning what it takes to be part of a YCC team, sign up to be a YCC coach-in-training. Time commitment is flexible.
Benefits:
Coaching positions will be paid $15/hr. Coaches-in-training will receive a stipend based on participation and availability. Coaches that go to YCCs with their team (2) will have their accommodations covered by Atlanta Flying Disc Club and will receive a travel stipend. All coach training and background checks paid for by AFDC. Assistance from AFDC with completing USAU Coach Requirements.
Coaches are expected to:
- Organize and carry out 2-3 combines/tryouts for all eligible U20 and U17 youth participants in coordination with other YCC team coaches.
- Set a regular practice schedule and attend most practices
- Work to develop young team leaders on and off the field
- Create a positive, empowering team dynamic that emphasizes and facilitates Spirit of the Game (SOTG)
- Manage playing time and strategies for the teams
- Teach skills and develop players in a positive, safe, structured environment
- Attend all days of YCC competition in August and supervise players throughout the tournament.
- Hold at least one parent/family meeting to answer questions pertaining to the team and any competition events (OPTIONAL)
- Hold at least one equity team meeting with players.
- Communicate with players, families, and AFDC regarding the team practices, competitions, travel and other relevant details
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: November 2nd, 2023: 2024 YCC Coach Applications goes live.
December 1st, 2023: 2024 YCC Coach Applications will close.
Mid-December to Mid-January: Interviews commence!
Mid-January: AFDC selects, confirms, and meets with all YCC Coaches.
January-April: One or more in-person coach orientation/training sessions each month. Topics covered will include coaching basics, practice planning, behavior management strategies, effective communication, injury prevention, and more.
January 20th, 2024: Spring Youth and YCC Kickoff event, to be attended by YCC coaches.
January 31st, 2024: All USA Ultimate coaching requirements must be completed.
February 3rd, 2024: YCC Hat Tourney (Fundraising Event) [OPTIONAL]
February 10th, 2024: Pre-YCC Clinic #1 [OPTIONAL]
February 24th, 2024: Pre-YCC Clinic #2 [OPTIONAL]
March 16-17th, 2024: Tryout weekend 1
April 13-14th, 2024: Tryout weekend 2
May: One practice per week [OPTIONAL]
June-July: Two - Three practices per week
Early June: Warmup up tournament in Atlanta or Charlotte
Early July, two separate weekends for divisions: Warmup tournament, Club Terminus
Late July: Southeast Showdown
Early August: Youth Club Championship Tournament in Aurora, Colorado.
