This section walks you through how to get started, where to find key resources, and how to introduce yourself to the community.

✨Welcome to Hey Coach! (Start Here First) 👋 Hey Coach! welcome to the community! Whether you’re a brand-new parent-coach or a seasoned veteran on the sidelines, you’re in the right place. This is where coaches come together to share drills, swap practice plans, and level up both on and off the court. 🚀 Your First 3 Steps 1. Introduce Yourself 👉 Post in the Intro Thread and share: - What team/age group you coach - Your biggest coaching challenge right now - One goal you want to achieve this season This helps us connect you with the right people and resources. 2. Explore the Resources 📘 Check the Classroom for starter guides: - 🏐 Season Plan Blueprint - 🎯 Serving & Passing Accelerator - 👨‍👩‍👧 Parent-Coach Quick Guide These are designed to give you an immediate boost in planning and coaching. 3. Jump Into the Conversation 💬 Head to the Drill Library and either: - Post your favourite drill using the template provided - Or comment on one you’d like to try this week Sharing = learning. The more you give, the more you’ll get out of Hey Coach! 🏆 How to Win Here - Earn points and levels by posting drills, commenting, and attending events - Unlock new resources as you level up - Celebrate wins—big or small—every Friday in the Weekly Wins thread 📌 Quick Links - Community Rules - Drill Template - Events Calendar Final Note At Hey Coach! we believe better coaches build better athletes—and stronger communities. Thanks for being here, and let’s make this season your best yet

Post Title 👉 Start with the skill, then drill name. Example: Passing Drill – Triangle Warm-Up Post Body (Use This Template) Drill Name: (Short, descriptive name) Skill Focus: (Serving, Passing, Setting, Attacking, Blocking, Defense, Transition, Conditioning) Age/Level: (U14, U16, High School, College, All Levels) Goal of Drill: (One sentence on what success looks like) Setup: - Players: (# of athletes) - Court: (full/half court, zones, cones, etc.) - Equipment: (balls, cones, targets, etc.) Instructions (Step by Step): 1. 2. 3. Scoring/Constraints (Optional): (How to gamify, e.g., “+1 for perfect pass, –1 for missed serve”) Coaching Cues: (Key reminders for athletes) Progressions/Variations: (How to make it easier, harder, or adaptable for different age groups) Diagram: (Attach a diagram or image of setup — use Hey Coach! template or whiteboard, or simply take a picture of your notebook) Video Link: (YouTube link showing the drill in action, if available) ✅ Posting Guidelines - Always include Skill Focus and a Diagram or Video (when possible). - Be specific with instructions so other coaches can run the drill without confusion. - Keep feedback constructive—suggest improvements, share variations. - Credit original sources if you didn’t create the drill yourself. 💡 Pro Tip Use the comments to share how you’ve rated and adapted the drill or to ask questions about variations. The more we share, the more valuable this library becomes.