Youth Sports Coaches
Upcoming Sports Registrations
Youth Sports Contacts
- Brandan Glader – 303-409-2628 | Email Brandan
- Sebastian Hise – 303-409-2609 | Email Sebastian
- Kim Beich – 303-409-2603 | Email Kim
Coach Information
Foothills Philosophy
The Youth Sports Program was created and designed to be a program with a strong recreational format, with an emphasis on the development of skills and sportsmanship.
Goals & Objectives
- Ensure equal participation of all team members in practices and league play.
- Develop a strong sense of sportsmanship and fair play in each player.
- Teach the basic sports skills and techniques to all participants.
- Ensure participants understand the rules of the games.
- Make the program a fun and enjoyable experience for all players.
- Ensure that the philosophy governs the coaching methods, attitude, and objectives of the coach and team.
Registration
Teams are built randomly to provide even competition. Practice days and times are listed online and in our catalog. Participants register for the day and time that works best with their schedule. We DO NOT take returning teams or special requests in order to keep with our recreational philosophy.
Coaches
All coaches are volunteers and are given basic training in order to provide a fun recreational experience to all participants. Without their efforts, this program would not be possible. Please assist your coach with practice, snacks, and phone calls whenever possible. Please remember that both parents and coaches are role models, and your conduct must be conducive to the philosophy of the youth sports program.
Coaches are always needed! Please contact Foothills if you are interested in assisting us. You can also be involved as an official, scorekeeper, or spectator.
Player Information and First Aid
Coaches will have all the player information and first aid supplies on site. Please share any medical or emotional issues with your coach and how best to handle them.
Concussions
All volunteer coaches are required to take a concussion training course.
Equipment, Team Shirts & Awards
All players will receive a team t-shirt prior to the first game which is yours to keep. Players should have athletic shoes. A mouth guard is required and not provided by Foothills. Parents need to provide a mouth guard for their child. Please consider bringing a ball to practice as coaches are only provided with a small amount of equipment. Foothills will provide an award for each participant at the end of the season.
Sportsmanship
Respect for players, coaches, officials, and spectators are required at all times. Learning how to compete with a positive attitude is the foundation of our program. Unsportsmanlike behavior will not be tolerated.
The Foothills Code of Conduct applies for all Coaches, Parents, Spectators and Players.
Foothills Field Supervisors and Officials have the authority to ask any spectator or coach who is deemed to be acting inappropriately to leave the field, court or gym.
Inclement Weather
In the event that a practice/game is cancelled, we will update our youth sports weather hotline at least one hour before your scheduled practice time. If there is questionable weather in the area and the hotline has not been updated, the decision will be made at the field.
Weather Hotline: 303-409-2170 – Call this number to find out if your child’s practice/game is cancelled due to weather.
Schedules will be available online approximately one week prior to the season on our TeamSideline website and games will take place on Saturdays and weekday evenings.
Around the Bases
Baseball Coaches Corner
Practices
- Keep practice organized and informative.
- Open practice with light stretching, throwing, and light drills. Share the itinerary for the day’s practice during this time.
- Work in some warm up drills such as running the bases.
- Always stick with the fundamentals: hitting, throwing, ground balls, fly balls, and situational strategies.
- Introduce the skill and demonstrate the correct form.
- Have each player practice the skill (individually and as a group or with a partner).
- Before you send the kids home, take a few minutes to recap what you went over in practice that day. Focus on one key takeaway.
Games
- Maintain a positive team culture. Set a good example to your team and parents.
- Reward a child’s effort not the outcome. Build grit and effort to be strong in the midst of defeat or adversity.
- Discuss any questions or concerns with your umpire before the game.
- Reinforce good sportsmanship and remember we are all here to build a love for the game.
Equipment
- All kids are required to provide their own baseball mitt.
- Cleats are recommended on dirt, but shoes are acceptable.
- Foothills provides coaches with a few helmets and bats. Participants are recommended to bring their own helmet and bat.
- All boys must wear protective cups.
Locations
- Tee Ball:
- Wayside Meadows Park – 7300 W. Elmhurst Ave., Littleton, CO 80128
- Jason Jennings Adaptive Field – 9750 W Hampden Ave., Denver, CO 80235
- Coach Pitch:
- Trappers Glen Park – 12000 W. Chenango Dr., Littleton, CO 80123
- Kid Pitch:
- Lilley Gulch Park – 6147 S. Holland Way, Littleton, CO 80123
Weather Tips
- Use the Weather Hotline for daily updates by 3pm, 303-409-2170.
- Dress in layers depending on the weather.
- Foothills will cancel programs based on field conditions. Generally, if the field conditions are ok, we will keep practicing as scheduled.
- In bad weather, Foothills may be able to move practices to one of our indoor facilities. This is done by Foothills staff and is only based on facility availability.
- Avoid any muddy areas at all times.
Communication is key. Check the schedules for any double headers and send email reminders. Be up front with your team and ask for help on dates you cannot attend. Also, remind parents to always check the weather hotline for updates on field conditions.
Always reach out to our youth sports department if you have any questions or concerns.
Coaching Resources
The following resources are external website that have been curated and reviewed by our Youth Sports Department.
In the Paint
Basketball Coaches Corner
Practices
- Keep practice organized and informative.
- Open practice with light stretching, passing, and shooting drills. Share the itinerary for the day’s practice during this time.
- Work in some warmup drills such as relays, or dribbling drills.
- Always stick with the fundamentals: dribbling, passing, layups, form shooting, proper defense, and situational strategies.
- Introduce the skill and demonstrate the correct form.
- Have each player practice the skill (individually and as a group or with a partner).
- Before you send the kids home, take a few minutes to recap what you went over in practice that day. Focus on one key takeaway.
Games
- Maintain a positive team culture. Set a good example to your team and parents.
- Reward a child’s effort not the outcome. Build grit and effort to be strong in the midst of defeat or adversity.
- Discuss any questions or concerns with your official before the game.
- Be involved on the sideline. Work with kids who committed a foul or violation so they understand what was called.
- Reinforce good sportsmanship and remember we are all here to build a love for the game.
- Matchup kids of even talent on the court and avoid any mismatches if possible.
Equipment
- All kids are recommended to bring their own basketball. Foothills carries some spares.
- No ball caps with brims can be worn.
Locations
- Ridge Recreation Center – 6613 S. Ward Street, Littleton, CO 80127
- Lilley Gulch Recreation Center – 6147 S. Holland Way, Littleton, CO 80123
Weather Tips
- Use the Weather Hotline for daily updates by 3pm, 303-409-2170.
- In bad weather, Foothills will generally only cancel programs if the facility has been closed.
Communication is key. Check the schedules for any double headers and send email reminders. Be up front with your team and ask for help on dates you cannot attend. Also, remind parents to always check the weather hotline for updates on field conditions.
Always reach out to our youth sports department if you have any questions or concerns.
Coaching Resources
The following resources are external website that have been curated and reviewed by our Youth Sports Department.
Touchdown Talks
Flag Football Coaches Corner
Practices
- Keep practice organized and informative.
- Open practice with light stretching. Share the itinerary for the day’s practice during this time.
- Work in some warm up drills such as running the length of the field.
- Try to take each drill in a progression.
- Introduce the skill and demonstrate the correct form.
- Have each player practice the skill (individually and as a group or with a partner).
- Before you send the kids home, take a few minutes to recap what you went over in practice that day. Focus on one key takeaway.
Games
- Maintain a positive team culture. Set a good example to your team and parents.
- Reward a child’s effort not the outcome. Build grit and effort to be strong in the midst of defeat or adversity.
- All participants must have shirts tucked in, proper flags, and mouth guards.
- Discuss any questions or concerns with your official before the game.
- Reinforce good sportsmanship and remember we are all here to build a love for the game of football.
Locations
- Spring: Weaver Hollow Park and Pool – 12750 W. Stanford Ave., Morrison, CO 80465
- Fall: Easton Regional Park – 12819 W. Coal Mine Ave., Littleton, CO 80127
Weather tips:
- Use the Weather Hotline for daily updates by 3 pm, 303-409-2170.
- Dress in layers depending on the weather.
- Foothills will cancel programs based on field conditions. Generally, if the field conditions are ok, we will keep practicing as scheduled.
- In bad weather, Foothills may be able to move practices to one of our indoor facilities. This is done by Foothills staff and is only based on facility availability.
Communication is key. Check the schedules for any double headers and send email reminders. Be up front with your team and ask for help on dates you cannot attend. Also, remind parents to always check the weather hotline for updates on field conditions.
Always reach out to our youth sports department if you have any questions or concerns.
Coaching Resources
The following resources are external website that have been curated and reviewed by our Youth Sports Department.
Between the Goals
Soccer Coaches Corner
Practices
- Keep practice organized and informative.
- Open practice with light stretching. Share the itinerary for the day’s practice during this time.
- Work in some warm up drills such as running the length of the field.
- Always stick with the fundamentals of dribbling, passing, shooting, and defense.
- Introduce the skill and demonstrate the correct form.
- Have each player practice the skill (individually and as a group or with a partner).
- Before you send the kids home, take a few minutes to recap what you went over in practice that day. Focus on one key takeaway.
Games
- Maintain a positive team culture. Set a good example to your team and parents.
- Reward a child’s effort not the outcome. Build grit and effort to be strong in the midst of defeat or adversity.
- Participants may not wear a hat with a bill.
- All casts must be approved and covered with a soft material.
- Discuss any questions or concerns with your official before the game.
- Reinforce good sportsmanship and remember we are all here to build a love for the game.
Equipment
- All kids are required to have shin guards with socks covering.
- Shoes or cleats are acceptable.
- We recommend each child to bring their own ball.
- Foothills will have bins of soccer balls, cones, and pinnie vests to borrow at your field each day.
Locations
- Ages 3-10:
- Easton Regional Park – 12819 W. Coal Mine Ave., Littleton, CO 80127
- Ages 11-14:
- Weaver Hollow Park and Pool – 12750 W. Stanford Ave., Morrison, CO 80465
Weather Tips
- Use the Weather Hotline for daily updates by 3pm, 303-409-2170.
- Dress in layers depending on the weather.
- Foothills will cancel programs based on field conditions. Generally, if the field conditions are ok, we will keep practicing as scheduled.
- In bad weather, Foothills may be able to move practices to one of our indoor facilities. This is done by Foothills staff and is only based on facility availability.
Communication is key. Check the schedules for any double headers and send email reminders. Be up front with your team and ask for help on dates you cannot attend. Also, remind parents to always check the weather hotline for updates on field conditions.
Always reach out to our youth sports department if you have any questions or concerns.
Coaching Resources
The following resources are external website that have been curated and reviewed by our Youth Sports Department.