This page and its sub-pages will hopefully make our coaches' jobs a little easier.
Volunteer & CORI Forms
Coaches are required by the Town of Brookline to complete a CORI form and return the signed document with a visible copy of their driver's license to the Town of Brookline Recreation Department.
Attn: Jon Lewitus
Assistant Director
Brookline Recreation
133 Eliot Street
Brookline, MA 02467
Tournament information & links
Coaching videos, tips & clinics
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USA Basketball's website offers some useful content for youth development
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The Town of Brookline has subscribed to Alpha Youth Sports for their content to assist parent coaches
Metrowest Basketball League (homepage link) rules are based on MIAA/Federation High School rules except as noted on the Metrowest website.
Coaches' Code of Conduct
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Create a positive environment for player development. Coaches must believe that it is important to develop both the individual and the team
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Treat all of his/her players with respect
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Avoid exhibiting favoritism to any particular player(s)
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Create a common appreciation amongst all of the players for hard work, healthy competitive attitudes, sportsmanship and teamwork
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Conduct himself/herself with professionalism and serve as a role model in terms of sportsmanship for his/her team
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Refrain from actions or words that undercut the self-esteem of players from their own or opposing teams
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Never verbally or physically abuse any player. This is grounds for removal from a coaching position
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Not allow any players to make derogatory comments or to show disrespect to an opposing team’s players, parents or referees
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Support post-game exchanges of good sportsmanship between players and coaches