Apply to Coach Basketball with the Palos Verdes Youth Basketball League!
The Palos Verdes Youth Basketball League (PVYBL) is one of the largest recreational youth sports leagues in the South Bay area, serving over 1,500 kids from kindergarten through 8th grade every Winter.
Each season, we select a number of high school-aged volunteers to coach our teams. It's fun, fast-paced, and a great way to give back to the community and gain leadership skills.
Please watch the Introduction Video then apply by completing this Youth Coach Application.
For Upper Division teams (3rd grade boys and 4th grade and older boys & girls), you will run one 1-hour practice per week and coach one 1-hour game each weekend. The practice time can be at a day and time of your choosing.
For Lower Division teams (K through 2nd grade boys & girls and 3rd grade girls), the commitment is only one hour per week, always on a weekend.
Not really. A strong knowledge of basketball is helpful when coaching Upper Division teams as these are competitive games culminating in a championship tournament. Lower Division coaches require less specific basketball knowledge. We also provide coaching clinics and mentors to help you succeed.
You must be excellent at working with children, positive, upbeat and friendly. You must be organized and detail-oriented as you'll have to send weekly emails to parents detailing the week's schedule. You must be responsive to league organizers and team parents. And you must have a least a basic working knowledge of basketball skills.
Our season runs from December through the end of February. Significant hours will be required starting in mid-October as teams are drafted and practices begin.
Yes! The mandatory Coaching Clinic and Youth Volunteers Meeting will occur before the next season.
Read the below article from James Lew on his experience as a youth coach.
https://peninsulapanorama.com/pvybl-volunteers-make-strong-impact/
Email us at YouthVolunteer@PVYBL.com. Thanks for applying and we look forward to seeing you on the court!