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Coaches Training

Helping to make Detroit a great place to be a kid and raise a family...


Think Detroit PAL and the Institute for the Study of Youth Sports out of Michigan State University have developed a unique coach training program called IMPACT Coaching.  The mandatory training is designed to give coaches tools to fulfill the mission of building character in young people through sports.  Think Detroit PAL does not believe that sports alone build character, coaches do.   

Coach Training Calendar 2008 PDF

2008 Coach Training Schedule
IMPACT Coach Training Classes
Class
Date
Time
Sport/Team
IMPACT - Level 1 Wednesday, February 13 6-8:30 pm
Spring/Summer Sports
IMPACT - Level 2 Saturday, February 23 9 AM - 12 pm
IMPACT - Level 1 Tuesday, March 4 6 - 8:30 pm
Spring/Summer Sports
IMPACT - Level 2 Saturday, March 8 9 - 11:30 am
IMPACT - Level 1 Wednesday, March 12 6 - 8:30 pm
IMPACT - Level 2 Thursday, March 20 6 - 8:30 pm
IMPACT - Level 3 Thursday, March 27 6 - 8:30 pm
IMPACT - Level 2 Saturday, April 5 9 - 11:30 am
Broncos, Jets, Panthers, Tigers, Falcons
IMPACT - Level 3 Wednesday, April 9 6 - 8:30 pm
IMPACT - Level 1 Wednesday, April 16 6 - 8:30 pm
IMPACT - Level 2 Thursday, April 17 6 - 8:30 pm
IMPACT - Level 3 Saturday, April 19 9 - 11:30 am
IMPACT - Level 1 Wednesday, May 7 6 - 8:30 pm
Giants, Saints, Raiders, Titans, Colts, Steelers
IMPACT - Level 2 Saturday, May 10 9 - 11:30 am
IMPACT - Level 3 Thursday, May 15 6 - 8:30 pm
IMPACT - Level 1 Saturday, May 17 9 - 11:30 am
IMPACT - Level 3 Saturday, May 24 9 - 11:30 am
IMPACT - Level 2 Tuesday, May 27 6 - 8:30 pm
IMPACT - Level 1 Tuesday, June 3 6 - 8:30 pm
Patriots, Bengals, Cowboys, Eagles, Chargers, Dragons
IMPACT - Level 2 Saturday, June 7 9 - 11:30 am
IMPACT - Level 3 Wednesday, June 11 6 - 8:30 pm
IMPACT - Level 1 Tuesday, June 17 6 - 8:30 pm
IMPACT - Level 3 Saturday, June 21 9 - 11:30 am
IMPACT - Level 2 Tuesday, June 24 6 - 8:30 pm
IMPACT - Level 1 Thursday, July 10 6 - 8:30 pm
Cobras, Warriors, Rams, Vikings, Cubs, Cougars
IMPACT - Level 2 Saturday, July 12 9 - 11:30 am
IMPACT - Level 3 Wednesday, July 16 6 - 8:30 pm
IMPACT - Level 1 Tuesday, July 22 6 - 8:30 pm
IMPACT - Level 3 Saturday, July 26 9 - 11:30 am
IMPACT - Level 2 Tuesday, July 29 6 - 8:30 pm
CPR Classes
CPR Thursday, March 6 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
CPR Thursday, June 5 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
League Rules Training
Football Rules Training Saturday, April 26 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Football Rules Training Saturday, June 28 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Football Rules Training Saturday, July 19 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
 

*All classes require pre-registration.  Please call 313-833-1600 to sign up for a class.

*All classes will be held at Think Detroit PAL, 111 West Willis, unless otherwise noted.

Think Detroit PAL Volunteer Training Requirement Checklist
All volunteers who have direct contact with children will be required to pass a background check and complete a new level of IMPACT training every year. In addition, head coaches must be CPR certified and all coaches on the sidelines during games must complete their league rules training. Due to the nature of the sport, assistant head coaches in contact football must also be CPR certified. Once these requirements are met, credentials will be issued to identify Think Detroit PAL volunteers.
Sport Position Background Check IMPACT Training League Rules
Basketball, Diamond Sports, Flag Football, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball Head Coach X X X
Assistant Coaches X X X
Manager X X  
Golf, Tennis Head Coach X X  
Assistant Coaches X X  
Manager X X  
Contact Football and Cheerleading Board Members X X  
Athletic Director X X X
Head Coach X X X
Assistant Coaches X X X
Team Volunteers X X  
Cheer Coordinator X X X
Head Cheer Coach X X X
Assistant Cheer Coaches X X X
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