How do I get started as a coach with RYBA?

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Hello Coaches,

Welcome to another Ringgold Youth Basketball Association (RYBA) regular season. Let's start by saying thank you for your continued support and volunteering to coach our young athletes. Without you, there would be children who might not get to play basketball this season. Prior basketball experience not necessary. We provide you with all of the support and resources necessary for a successful and enjoyable youth basketball season. All board members, including the Player Development Director are always available to assist and provide additional support.

We have put together a checklist below of things that are necessary to submit prior to becoming a coach. Additional coaching resources can also be found on the Player Development page in the Coaches Corner.

Again, thank you for your time,

RYBA board

how to get started

Our children are our greatest resource and it is our primary job to insure their safety.

Effect 07/01/2015, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania enacted legislation mandating that any/all "volunteers" that work with youth athletes must have current clearances. This includes anyone with direct access to or contact with any participating child, including the head coach, assistant coaches and any other adults (helpers and team moms).

1) Registration account profile needs updated with you registering as a volunteer coach.

2) Provide active clearances. These must be uploaded at the appropriate step during the volunteer registration process online.
> The PA Criminal History clearance
> The PA Child Abuse clearance
> Clearances for RYBA should be free of charge; no cost to you.
Make sure to register as a VOLUNTEER.

3) Bring a positive attitude!

4) Wait to be contacted following the close of player registration.

Any issues or questions please contact us any time at [email protected]

The PA Criminal History and the PA Child Abuse clearances must be completed and active for the duration of the youth basketball season. These documents will be kept on file by RYBA. It is the volunteers' responsibility to provide the RYBA board with active clearances when they need renewed. Links to obtain the necessary clearances are located under Clearance Resources to the right.

Thank you, and let's go Rams!