Welcome to the
The YMCA of El Paso strengthens the foundations of our community through well-being and fitness, camps, family time, swim, sports and play, and other activities for people of all ages, incomes and abilities. We’re more than just a place to work out. At the Y, we help build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all with the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility at the heart of everything we do.
With a commitment to nurturing youth development, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility, the Y ensures that every individual has access to the essentials needed to learn, grow and thrive.
Thank you for volunteering to coach at the YMCA of El Paso!
Coaches are the heart of Y youth sports.
Here you will find some resources for the upcoming season as well as our volunteer application and links to our online trainings.
Below are the requirements for all YMCA coaches:
- Volunteer Application (PDF)
- VERIFYI Background Verification (PDF)
- CDC Concussion Training (FREE)
- YMCA Coach's Handbook Code of Conduct/Agreements (PDF)
Downloads
Coach's Handbook (PDF): A handbook designed for coaches with information on all of the following; YMCA sports overview, risk and injury prevention, character development, practice guidelines and tips, working with parents and officials, coaches troubleshooting guide, and more.
Loya Youth Sports (PDF)
Bowling Youth Sports (PDF)
Westside Youth Sports (PDF)
GISD After School Sports Leagues (PDF)
Recreational Youth Sports FAQs
Competitive Youth Sports FAQ (PDF)
Concussion Information
Concussions can occur in any sport or recreation activity. So, all coaches, parents, and athletes need to learn concussion signs and symptoms and what to do if a concussion occurs.
Concussion Fact Sheet for Coaches (PDF)
Concussion Training for Coaches (PDF)
Concussion Information for Athletes (PDF)
Concussion Information for Parents (PDF)
Free Online Concussion Training
Coaching Tips
Below are some helpful hints and resources on how to make it fun for everyone.
How to teach Passing
How to teach Dribbling
How to teach Shooting
How to teach Defense
- 10 tips for teaching defense to young players
- Drills to improve defensive footwork
- Attack the offense
How to teach Lay Ups
How to teach Rebounding
YMCA Youth Sports are sponsored by Fred Loya Insurance.
