News from the Field Department - April 2021

• Management Team Meetings: 
  • If you haven’t been meeting as a Management Team, you need to be meeting. 
    • Local program Management Teams are required to meet a minimum of 6 times every year...this is even more important during this time when lots of program decisions need to be managed and made.
    • You should be meeting virtually. In person meetings are not permitted yet.  If you need help with virtual meetings, please contact your Field Director for assistance.
    • Agendas should be shared with attendees prior to the meeting. If you need a draft Management Team agenda contact your Field Director.
    • Minutes should be recorded, shared with everyone on the Team and sent to the Field Director within 7 days.
    • Past minutes, Treasurer Report and any expenditures must be voted on.
  • Important Topics You Should be Reviewing at Your Meetings:
    • Return to Activities Guidelines, Training Site Availability, Virtual and In-Person Training Options 
    • Fundraising & Program Budget 
    • Leadership Conference
    • Competition Updates, USA Games Eligibility
    • Coach & Athlete Commitment, Renewing Medicals
• Evaluate Open Positions on Your Team
  • Check in with your team. How are they feeling? Are they still able to commit to the team? Do they need to adjust their role?
  • Identify if you have any additional support that is needed for the team.
  • Work with your team and your Field Director to create a plan to fill key positions
  • Coaches: 
    • Determine your coach needs - do you have enough?  Are they all returning after the pandemic? 
    • Do they need certification or other training?  Are they working on the coach progression?  

As always, contact your Field Director with questions, concerns or issues. We are here for you.

Your Field Team