Coaching youth sports this spring or summer? New volunteer coaches are invited to attend a S.A.F.E.T.Y. Coach Clinic, sponsored by Rutgers University's Youth Sports Research Council — a requirement for volunteering for youth sports programs in Springfield and many neighboring communities. The clinic will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, from 6:30-9:30 pm, and costs $40 per resident ($45 per non-resident). It will be held virtually via Zoom. Attendees should be prepared to log in from an off-site computer, smartphone, or tablet. Virtual attendance will be confirmed by Springfield Recreation Department staff. The clinic provides partial civil immunity to volunteer coaches under the state's "Little League Law." It covers topics such as minimizing risk to young athletes, fundamental coaching concepts, legal and psychological aspects of coaching, conditioning techniques, concussions, lightning, and a first aid overview. Register and pay online on Community Pass with a Visa, Mastercard, or Discover at https://register.communitypass.net/springfield. For more information, contact Brendan O'Reilly, Assistant Director of Recreation, at brendan.oreilly@springfield-nj.us or (973) 912-2227.
