Coaches Corner

Athlete’s First, Winning Second!

So they call you Coach, huh? Have you ever stopped to consider what that means? 

Should I Coach?

Coaching is about more than teaching a sport—it’s about helping kids build confidence, teamwork, sportsmanship, and life skills.

As a coach, you are a leader, mentor, and role model who has the opportunity to make a lasting impact on young athletes. You don’t need to be an expert or have years of experience. You just need a willingness to encourage kids, teach the game, and create a positive experience.

Ready to make a difference?

If you are interested in becoming a coach, please download and complete our required background check form.


All volunteers must fill out the annual background check form below:

 

background form

Basketball Coach Info:

5 Keys to Being a Great Basketball Coach

Each season thousands of parents across North America sign their children up for sports in their community hoping their child will have a wonderful experience and be fortunate enough to have a great coach.  – read more>>

BGCA partners with Positive Coaches Alliance (PCA) so all coaches at Boys & Girls Clubs and Youth Centers have access to free online coaches training.

Here is the link – Coaching Tips from Positive Coaching Alliance (Use passcode BGCA2019)

Junior NBA coaching resources – Jr. NBA coaching resources website

Sign up for Jr. NBA coaches’ training

Soccer Coach Info:

Important Dates:
  • July 13:  Registration for fall sports opens
  • August 21:  Last day to register for fall soccer
  • August 28: Last day for late registration for fall soccer 
  • September 2: Fall soccer coaches meeting @ 5:30PM at Schweitzer Club
  • September 12: Fall Sports Picture Day
  • September 19:  First day of games
  • October 31:  Final day of the 2026 Season 

Football Coach Info:

Important Dates:
  • July 13:  Registration for fall sports opens
  • August 21:  Last day to register for flag football
  • August 28: Last day for late registration for flag football 
  • September 2: Flag football coaches meeting @ 6:30PM at Schweitzer Club
  • September 12: Fall Sports Picture Day
  • September 19:  First day of games
  • October 31:  Final day of the 2026 Season (playoffs) 
Rulebooks:
  • Kindergarten-2nd Grade
  • 3rd/4th Grade
  • 5th/6th Grade

* Visit nflflag.com/resources for more flag football resources. NOTE:  The rulebook on the NFL Flag website is NOT the rulebook for the Boys & Girls Club League.  The links above, under “Rulebooks,” are the rules for our league.

If you’re interested in coaching, please come in and see us and fill out an annual background check form to turn into either of our Club locations in Lewiston or Clarkston.

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