Louisville Thunder · AdaptLou
The Louisville Thunder Needs a Head Coach.
Volunteer role. Adult wheelchair basketball. Sunday and Thursday evenings in Louisville, October through March. You do not need to have played in a chair.
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What the role actually is
The Louisville Thunder is AdaptLou's adult wheelchair basketball team. We have a roster, chairs, a gym and a schedule. What we need is someone to run the room.
- Run practice on Sunday and Thursday evenings, 6:00pm to 8:00pm, at Berrytown Recreation Center
- Set the season plan and the practice structure
- Lead the bench on game days
- Work alongside team volunteers and staff
- Season runs October through March
Qualifications
What you do not need
- You do NOT need to have played wheelchair basketball
- You do not need to have used a wheelchair
- You do not need to know the classification system
- You do not need a coaching certification before you start
We are looking for someone who is high character, high energy, and loves the game of Basketball !
We have got you
What we will teach you
- How chair skills change spacing, screens and defensive rotation
- The classification system and how it shapes a lineup
- NWBA rules and where they differ from stand up basketball
- How to run a practice across a wide range of ability
No surprises
The Expectation
This is a family friendly volunteer role. The ask is two evenings a week, plus game days. We'll cover the travel expenses, all driveable.
Before you can coach, the NWBA requires a background check, SafeSport certification, and coach registration. We will walk you through all three, but it takes time, so the sooner you raise your hand the better.
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