NS Hoops Coach Registration

Early and discounted registration for coaches’ players

The movers behind Nether-Swarthmore Hoops are the volunteer coaches, most of whom are parents of players. This year, registration will open early for coaches and their players along with a discounted registration fee. Many of our coaches have basketball experience but we need help from anyone available and willing to be involved at practices and games – even if in a supporting role. 

Without many NS Hoops volunteer coaches, the size of the league and the number of registered players will be limited. The goal is to have two coaches for every team so things are bit easier on individual coaches and there is coverage if a coach needs to miss a game or practice.  NS Hoops works with coaching pairs to schedule the best night for weekly practices.

Over the winter, the time commitment will be a 1-hour weekly evening practice scheduled Monday-Thursday and a 1 hour game on either Saturday or Sunday (depending on the division.) One exception – the Boys 10-12 Division does not have weekly coach led-practices but we need adults to coach the games.

Clearances: Under Pennsylvania law, anyone coaching must complete a criminal background check and child abuse clearances. You may not coach a practice or game until SRA has all your completed clearances on file.  For coaches who have lived in Pennsylvania for at least ten years, this is a fairly simple task that can be completed online. (We have instructions for your to follow.)  For coaches who have not lived in Pennsylvania for ten years, the process involves getting fingerprinted. Clearances are generally valid for five years.  If you have already submitted clearances for past seasons, we will be in touch if they have expired. Questions about background clearance should be directed to nika@swarthmorerecreation.org. 

Divisions Commissioners: We are also looking for Commissioners for most of the NS Hoops Divisions. Commissioners assist in the organization of the evaluations and team formation for each division, along with communication between NS Hoops and the coaches during the season.  If this is something you might be interested in helping with, please connect with amy@swarthmorerecreation.org.

For any other questions, reach out to amy@swarthmorerecreation.org.

PLEASE NOTE: If you sign up during this early registration period, you are committed to coaching a NS Hoops team this year including obtaining and submitting the necessary background clearance documents.

Cost: $145 for players of coaches and assistant coaches only.

Girls 2/3 Coach/Player Register Here

Girls 4/5 Coach/Player Register Here

Girls 6-8 Coach/Player Register Here

Boys 2/3 Coach/Player Register Here

Boys 4/5 Coach/Player Register Here

Boys 6/7 Coach/Player Register Here

Boys 8/9 Coach/Player Register Here

Boys 10-12 Coach/Player Register Here

Updated 2024.10.07