Selecting Teams & Coaches

Make every effort to form evenly matched teams... Leads to greater enjoyment for all involved. Leads to greater enjoyment for all involved. Enhances the quality of the competition (i.e., uncertain outcomes). Enhances the quality of the competition (i.e., uncertain outcomes).

Team Size & Number of Teams “How big and how many??” depends on: How activity is modified. Type of competition planned (e.g. graded or progressive competition; co-ed. vs. single gender). Type of competition planned (e.g. graded or progressive competition; co-ed. vs. single gender). Handling of student absences. How students manage practice and competition tasks. How students manage practice and competition tasks.

Team Size & Number of Teams Embedding smaller teams within larger teams Option 1: Progressive competition: Moving from 2 v 2 to 3 v 3 as season progresses. Option 1: Progressive competition: Moving from 2 v 2 to 3 v 3 as season progresses. Class size: 30 students, with 3 teams of 10. Class size: 30 students, with 3 teams of 10.

Team Size & Number of Teams Embedding smaller teams within larger teams Option 2: Based on gender Option 2: Based on gender Option 3: Based on skill level Option 3: Based on skill level Girls competition Boys competition Co-ed. competition Girls competition Boys competition Co-ed. competition Novice competition Beginner competition Advanced competition Novice competition Beginner competition Advanced competition

Team Size & Number of Teams Embedding smaller teams within larger teams Option 3: Based on skill level Option 3: Based on skill level Novice competition Beginner competition Advanced competition Novice competition Beginner competition Advanced competition Each small team contributes to the larger team’s overall performance and league standings Each small team contributes to the larger team’s overall performance and league standings

Team Size & Number of Teams Odd number of teams – Always a Duty Team Available! Odd number of teams – Always a Duty Team Available! GamesDuty Team Cubs v GrizzliesAztecs Cubs v AztecsGrizzlies Aztecs v GrizzliesCubs

Selecting Students to Teams Fairness and equal competition are a key concern for students Selection method is influenced by:  How well you know your students.  How well your students know each other.  Students’ familiarity with the sport.  Students’ familiarity with Sport Education Selection method is influenced by:  How well you know your students.  How well your students know each other.  Students’ familiarity with the sport.  Students’ familiarity with Sport Education

 Teacher makes selection.  Teacher selects with assistance from Team Coaches or Selection Panel.  Teacher makes selection.  Teacher selects with assistance from Team Coaches or Selection Panel. Team selection options: Selecting Students to Teams (cont’d.)

Selecting Team Coaches  Teacher selects them at start of season.  Students apply to be coaches. Team Coach Application Form Name: _____________________ Date: ________ Class period: _____ Sport: _____________________ Team: ________________________ I would be an effective Team Coach, because: I have the following leadership qualities & talents: I have the following skills needed to be a good team coach: (use the back of this form if you need more space to write) Signature: ____________________________________

Selecting Coaches  Teacher selects them at start of season.  Students apply to be coaches.  Students vote by secret ballot for one of the nominated students.  Students vote by secret ballot for one of the nominated students.

Choosing A Selection Panel Selection Panel can be selected in ways similar to team coaches. Selection Panel can be selected in ways similar to team coaches. Over time, student should gain increased ownership in selecting teams!

Selection methodTeacherSelection panelCoaches Allocation of students to even teams XX Performance scores XXX Skills challenges XXX Tournament rankings XX rating system XX Draft system X Blind draft X Selecting Students to Teams (cont’d.)

Using Students As Selectors  ALL students should be considered for selector role.  ALL students should be considered for selector role.  Establish clear criteria that students can use in selecting teams.  Establish clear criteria that students can use in selecting teams.  ALL panel discussions should remain confidential  ALL panel discussions should remain confidential

Team Affiliation A strong sense of affiliation is developed through:  Uniforms (consider cost & affordability)  Dedicated team practice areas.  Team bulletin boards.  Getting teams to practice beyond class time.  Getting teams to practice beyond class time.

Team Portfolios Reflect a team’s identity, strengths, and improvements over a season...  Possible content: Team name & logo. Team Philosophy. Team selected artifacts. Player names w. profile. Log off. & def. Plays.