Q: What is
Quicksilver?
Quicksilver is
an SSJSB sponsored tournament program with a mission to form Summer and/or Fall
travel teams from a pool of players from SSJSB Spring recreational season to further
advance the skills of those players in a more competitive environment. All
participants of SSJSB Spring league season are eligible and encouraged to try out for
Quicksilver.
Q: How do I apply to manage or coach a QS
team?
Individuals interested in coaching or managing a Quicksilver team must
submit an application to the board of directors. Managers and
coaches are selected by the Board of Directors based on a single-minded purpose: ensuring the
strength of SSJSB by creating a healthy, competitive playing atmosphere for
all participants.
The Board reserves the right to intervene at
any time if it feels the best interests of the league and all participants
are not being served.
The QS application is
available on-line here.
Q: When are QS application due?
Applications for the 2011 Summer season are due March 31, 2011.
Q: Are there any special requirements
needed to be a QS manager or Coach?
Individuals should be able to provide a well-rounded and balanced
managing/coaching staff, and it is critical that these individuals work well
with each other to further increase the chance of a successful season. All
staff members must be live-scanned for this current year, as well as ACE
certified.
Q: What is the role of Manager/Head Coach?
This person
will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the team's functions and
must be currently ACE certified. These responsibilities shall include
choosing compatible and experienced coaching staff who are board approved;
selecting tournaments for play; registering/insuring all team players/staff;
defining fundraising goals and creating a team budget; ordering uniforms and
merchandise purchased through the Quicksilver program; and most importantly
- insuring that the team's financial funds are balanced. It is likely some
of these duties are delegated to a few parents of the team, but the manager
is still totally responsible for the team. The daughter of this individual
will automatically be placed on this team, despite her skill level, unless
she does not age qualify.
Q: What is
the role of a Coach?
It is
recommended that the manager select coaches who have demonstrated aptitude
in the following skill areas: pitching, offense, and defense. There will be
a maximum of three recognized coaches and these individuals must all be
currently ACE certified no later than May 31st. Be aware that the skill
level and ability of these individuals will be taken into consideration when
selecting coaching staff.
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