Youth Sports Volunteer Coach Information

The City of Marble Falls requires all volunteer coaches to complete a yearly background check prior to coaching in the youth sports leagues. Once coaches clear a background check they will be asked to complete a mandatory online coaches training through the National Academy of Youth Sports Alliance (NAYS).

The commitment to coaching would be (2) one-hour practices two nights a week (depending on age division) and eight games on Saturdays or Sundays depending on the sport. Coaches get to pick the practice day and time that works best for them.

The team that wins their age division in basketball, volleyball, and flag football leagues will move onto compete in the Regional Tournament held by Texas Amateur Athletics Federation (TAAF) in surrounding host cities in Texas.

TAAF Youth Basketball Regional Tournament: March 18-19 in Waco, TX.

TAAF Youth Volleyball Regional Tournament: May 31-June 2 in Burleson, TX.

TAAF Youth Flag Football Regional Tournament: November 15-17 in Greenville, TX.

Marble Falls Parks and Recreation Departments

Youth Sports Constitution and By-Laws

The constitution and by-laws provide information about league play for all sports we offer. It also provides information about registration procedures, draft processes, playing field and equipment, and team advancement for sports that are eligible for TAAF regional tournaments.

Youth Sports Constitution and By-Laws

Volunteer Background Check

The City of Marble Falls requires all volunteer head and assistant coaches to complete a background check before being permitted to coach a recreational youth sports team.

Background Check Application

NAYS Online Coaches Training

Once coaches clear the background check, coaches are required to complete an online coaches training with the National Academy of Youth Sports (NAYS). The training is online and takes 1-hour to complete. At the completion, coaches will receive a certificate and access to coaching skills and drills as well as free trainings. Membership is valid for one-year.

NAYS Coaches Training Program

NAYS Coaches Code of Ethics

I hereby pledge to live up to my certification as a NAYS Coach by following the NAYS Code of Ethics for Coaches:

I will place the emotional and physical well being of my players ahead of a personal desire to win.
I will treat each player as an individual, remembering the large range of emotional and physical development for the same age group.
I will do my best to provide a safe playing situation for my players. I promise to review and practice basic first aid principles needed to treat injuries of my players.
I will do my best to organize practices that are fun and challenging for all my players.
I will lead by example in demonstrating fair play and sportsmanship to all my players.
I will not cheat or engage in any form of unethical behavior that violates league rules.
I will provide a sports environment for my team that is free of drugs, tobacco, and alcohol, and I will refrain from their use at all youth sports events.
I will be knowledgeable in the rules of each sport that I coach, and I will teach these rules to my players. I will use those coaching techniques appropriate for all of the skills that I teach.
I will remember that I am a youth sports coach, and that the game is for children and not adults.

Basketball Practice Guidelines

Basketball Plays

Shooting Workouts

Basketball Drills

Marble Falls High School Boys Practice Skills & Drills

Marble Falls High School Girls Practice Skills & Drills

Flag Football Practice Guidelines

Flag Football Plays

Skills & Drills

Soccer Practice Guidelines

Practice Plans All Ages

Skills & Drills All Ages