Palo Alto Family YMCA
Join us in making a positive impact on young athletes! The YMCA Winter Youth Basketball League focuses on teaching basketball fundamentals and giving kids a fun, team-oriented experience led by supportive adult role models. Our league encourages skill development through practice and fosters social growth through teamwork. We are seeking energetic and committed volunteer coaches for our 10-week league for children ages 5-10. Coaches must be able to dedicate time to their team, helping the kids build confidence both on and off the court. League Details: • Ages 5-7: Practices will be held in Palo Alto every Monday, with games on Saturdays at the El Camino YMCA in Mountain View. • Ages 8-10: Practices will take place on one day between Tuesday and Friday at the Palo Alto YMCA, with games also held on Saturdays at the Palo Alto YMCA. Season Dates: • January 6 – March 22, 2025 • Practices: 1 hour, once a week • Games: 1 hour on Saturdays
The YMCA Winter Youth Basketball League aims to provide children with a structured environment to develop basketball fundamentals, improve social skills through teamwork, and build self-confidence. Our goals include fostering a positive and supportive experience for all participants, ensuring consistent coach involvement, and creating opportunities for kids to grow both athletically and personally throughout the season. We also aim to engage the local community by recruiting dedicated volunteers to lead and mentor our young athletes
Verenice Nunez at vnunez@ymcasv.org and Andres Jimenez at andres.jimenez@ymcasv.org
All volunteers must complete in-house training to ensure a safe environment for our athletes. Required training courses include but not limited to: • Concussion Awareness • Coaching Safety • Youth Protection Policies This brief training course will equip you with the tools to keep our players safe and ensure a positive experience for all.
