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Welcome to the CYO Athletic Directors Page!

This page has information and resources for parish and school CYO Athletic Directors.

 

 

Information for CYO Athletic Directors

Downloadable CYO Forms Page

2011 – 2012 CYO Sports Calendar - pdf file

Certificate of Insurance Request Form

CYO Form Order Request

 

Information on the 2012
CYO Track & Field Season

Click here for Information on the 2012 Diocesan Track and Field Championship Meet

 

Information on the 2012 CYO
Girls' Basketball Season

Click here for Information on the 2012 Girls' CYO Basketball Playoffs (West)

 

Marty Mart Scholarship Information

Link to the Marty Mart Scholarship Page

Click Here for Information on the 2012 Spring Scholarship

 

Information on Concussion Policy

In accordance with a new state law, all parents/guardians and players must complete and return to the athletic director a Concussion Awareness Sheet. The sheet gives the parent and athlete information on concussions and also has the concussion policy regarding return of the player to participation.

Click here for Concussion Information Sheet (in English)

Click here for Concussion Information Sheet (en español)

 

CYO Athletic Directors' Meet at Annual Seminar

Over seventy CYO Athletic Directors from around the diocese met on Saturday, September 17 at the St. Joseph Center of the Deaf, Hayward, for the annual Athletic Directors' Seminar. Keynote speaker was Mr. Patrick Lencioni, renowned author, management consultant and CYO coach at St. Mary's parish, Walnut Creek. Mr. Lencioni emphasized the important role of the AD and CYO coach on the spiritual growth of young people. ADs also discussed ways of supporting youth referees.

 

Safe Environment Information

Fingerprinting for CYO Coaches Opportunities and Information

Oakland Diocese Safe Environment Training Information

"Shield the Vulnerable" On-Line Training

 

Sports Injury Prevention Resources

An excellent resource for coaches, athletes and parents for Sports Injury Prevention is the website STOP Sports Injuries, a campaign of the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine. Check out the website for a wealth of downloadable information to keep our athletes healthy and playing!


STOP Sports Injuries Website

Resource: Webinar on Youth Sports Parents

Recently, the American Sports Education Program (ASEP) hosted a webinar by Dr. Larry Lauer from Michigan State University on "Making Parents Part of Your Team." A recording of the webinar and downloads are available by clicking on the link below.

Link to Youth Sports Parents Webinar

 

 

 

 

National Federation Coaches
Membership / Insurance Information

NF Group Coaches Enrollment Form

 

 

Catholic Youth Organization
Diocese of Oakland

2121 Harrison Street , Oakland CA 94612
510-893-5154 • Fax 510-834-5498

Bill Ford, CYO Director
Grace House, Administrative Assistant

CYO Email

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CYO Athletic Director Job Description

CYO Athletic Director

The parish athletic director is responsible for the overall conduct of the parish CYO athletic program. She/he is responsible to the pastor and/or the Catholic school principal. All parishes/schools participating in the CYO program must have an athletic director who has been appointed by the pastor and/or principal.

Athletic directors will receive information from the Diocesan CYO Office and their leagues. They are responsible for disseminating this information to their parish programs.

Responsibilities of the athletic director include:

  1. Recruiting and training qualified coaches for all teams. Providing coaches with Coaches Certification Workshop information and ensuring that the coaches are certified for that sport season.
  2. Conducting an information meeting for all coaches prior to each season to discuss rules and rule changes, league information, CYO and coaching philosophy, and other necessary information for the coming year. Being certain that there are a minimum of two adults present at all activities.
  3. Providing information for coaches to host parent information meetings for parents of participants. Coordinating parent programs and attend parent meetings as necessary. Checking to be certain that all teams have hosted parent meetings.
  4. Representing the parish in league meetings (or send a representative) and contribute to league activities.
  5. Being knowledgeable of the CYO Bylaws and the league constitution and rules. Ensuring that the philosophy of the CYO program is followed. Being certain that all players are eligible to participate.
  6. Organizing the parish/school athletic program and support functions including:
    • Arranging for registration of team players. Distributing registration materials; setting time and location for registration.
    • Acquiring and maintaining equipment, first aid supplies, uniforms.
    • Scheduling practice facilities.
    • Distributing league schedules to all coaches. Any change in the schedule or request for a change must be made through the athletic director.
    • Arranging funding and fund raising for support of the program.
  7. Checking with the parish and school calendars to avoid schedule conflicts. Meeting, at least annually, with the pastor, Catholic School principal, and DRE to discuss the CYO program. Working with parish leaders to avoid conflict with other parish programs and to promote the CYO program in the parish.
  8. In conjunction with parents and parish leaders, arranging to evaluate teams and coaches after each season.
  9. Conducting at least one annual Eucharistic celebration planned by players for the players; a Mass of Thanksgiving for the talents given by God.
  10. Selecting and training an assistant athletic director. Organizing a parish/school CYO board to support the athletic program.