Do you want to make a difference in the life of Airdrie and area youth? Do you want to get out in the community, get some exercise and increase your own game knowledge? Coaching for AMBA is the perfect solution!
Each year AMBA utilizes the expertise of 50 - 60 volunteer head coaches and assistant coaches to deliver our community youth basketball program in Airdrie. Age-appropriate training is provided for all coaches for no charge.
Time and knowledge commitment
- Jr NBA
- (1) 45-minute practice per week, plus approximately 20 minutes planning time per week for the 12-week duration.
- All curriculum is provided with a lesson plan and drills provided for each week.
- Mini House
- (1) one-hour practice, (1) game and approximately 20 minutes planning time per week from mid-October - mid-February.
- Coaches can (optionally) attend the CMBA-provided training. CMBA training consists of a three-hour on-court session in Airdrie, and a three-hour theory session in Calgary.
- Additional lesson plans and drills are provided.
- U11
- (1) one-and-a-half hours practice (In Airdrie Area) and games in Calgary, plus approximately 30 minutes planning time per week.
- Coaches must attend the required CMBA-provided training once every two years; however, you can attend every year. CMBA training consists of a three-hour on-court session and a three-hour theory session in Calgary.
- Access to videos, documentation, drills and diagrams available on CMBA website.
- U11-U18
- (2) one-and-a-half hours practice a week (in Airdrie Area) and games in Calgary, plus approximately 30 minutes planning time per week.
- Coaches must attend the required CMBA-provided training once every two years; however, you can attend every year. CMBA training consists of a three-hour on-court session and a three-hour theory session in Calgary.
- Access to videos, documentation, drills and diagrams available on CMBA website.
