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Become a League Director
With training from the National Alliance of Youth Sports, you can become a League Director with Space Coast Youth Sports and lead our sports leagues. Becoming a League Director comes with great responsibility and we are looking for individuals who have a love for sports and want to make an impact on our athletes by running memorable leagues that they will remember forever. Learn how to become a League Director today.
Become a Coach
Do you love to work with kids? Do have a love for sports? Do you want to create memorable experiences that will last a lifetime? If you said yes to all three then we want you, because at Space Coast Youth Sports we do exactly that. With training from the National Alliance of Youth Sports, we will assist you in becoming the best coach you can be. Contact us today and learn how to become a coach with us.
Become a Sports Official
With training from the National Alliance of Youth Sports, our Sports officials will learn how to manage the high levels of responsibility and how to impact the experience of the athletes in a positive way. We are looking for sports officials that will assist us managing our game rules, league play, and enhance player development. Learn how you can become a sports official today.
Become a Sponsor
Becoming a sponsor for one of our youth leagues or teams gives our athletes the opportunity to play the sport they love without the financial burden on the families. Become a sponsor today and help impact a childs life through sport.
National Alliance of Youth Sports
Space Coast Youth Sports is a proud Member Organization of the National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS).
NAYS educates, equips and empowers youth sports leaders, volunteers and parents so all children can enjoy the lifelong benefits of sports. NAYS, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, partners with more than 3,000 community-based organizations and has trained more than four million adults since 1981.
As a NAYS Member Organization, we have access to:
- Trainings for coaches, parents, league directors and officials
- Liability insurance for individual coaches, league directors and officials who join NAYS
- Resources and tools to improve our youth sports programs
- Coach evaluations through NAYS’ unique Coach Rating System
- Volunteer accountability by adherence to the NAYS Code of Ethics
For more information about the National Alliance for Youth Sports, visit www.nays.org.
To join NAYS by signing up for a training, visit www.nays.org/sign-up/.
Coach Code of Conduct
- I will place the emotional and physical wellbeing 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 create a safe playing situation for my players.
- I promise to review and practice basic first aid principles needed to treat injuries of 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, and alcohol, and I will refrain from their use at all youth sports events.
- I will be knowledgeable in the rules of each sport as I coach, and I will teach these rules to my players.
- I will use those coaching techniques appropriate for all the skills that I teach.
- I will remember that I am a youth sports coach, and that the game is for the children and not the adults.
- I hereby pledge to adhere to the Space Coast Youth Sports LLC Code of Ethics and fully understand I do not uphold them I will be held accountable for my behavior and my actions.
Where we are
See where our programs are located and how you can register today at your school.
Derek Dodel- Certified Youth Sports Administrator
Owner/General Manager
I have been playing sports my entire life and knew at a young age that my career was going to be in sports. I have over 14 years of experience in creating, managing, and leading sports programs, leagues, tournaments, and camps for kids, teens, and adults. Besides watching my 3 kids succeed in sports, one of the pure joys in my life is watching one of my athletes learn a new skill and grow as an athlete, but especially as a person. Seeing the smile on a childs face after achieving a goal, is one of the reasons I started Space Coast Youth Sports.
League Director
Position is Open
Head of Coaching and Training
Position is Open
Playball Coach
Position is Open
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why 3 on 3 Basketball?
In 3 on 3 basketball, players get to touch the ball more, players get more room to operate because there are less players on the court, players get to learn the game in a stress free environment, and get more opportunity to be social with their friends. If you think about it, 3 on 3 half-court makes a lot of sense. It will improve a young players long term development and prepare them for 5 on 5 full court.
- How old does my child have to be to start playing sports?
Starting your child in sports at a young age has countless benefits which include improving motor skills, social skills, communication skills, and learning team unity. Our programs focus heavily on player development and prioritize social development as well as connecting sports with education in the classroom.
- When is the registration period?
We provide year round sports programs and take full advantage of our great Florida weather. Whether we are in side or outside, there is always a sport program available for your child.
- What is included in the Start Smart registration fee?
All Start Smart programs come with a sports kit that includes the specific sport equipment used in the program and program manual to use at home. We want all our athletes to be equipped with the proper equipment to use in our programs, and at home.
- How can I register my child?
You can register your child for Playball, Start Smart, S.A.F.E Archery, and our leagues on our Program page or contact us directly.
- How much are the registration fees?
Registration fees differ for our different programs. For program pricing, please visit the Program page or contact us directly.
Want to Join The Team?
Learn how to impact children’s life’s through sport and join our elite coaches team today. Remember, there will always be sports.