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Spring 2025 Preseason

House Program

Guide to Coaching at Turnpike

Thank you for volunteering to be a Turnpike Basketball Coach! Your time and mentorship are incredibly valuable to the young athletes in our program and community.

Below, you’ll find key information to help you prepare for the season:

  • Preseason Requirements – The four steps necessary to becoming a Turnpike coach.
  • Coaching Essentials – Guidance on setting up your TeamSnap page, scheduling, and reaching out to your players.
  • Season Guides & Resources – Helpful materials to support you throughout the season.

If you have any questions, reach out to us at turnpike.basketball@gmail.com.

Thank you for your commitment and enjoy your coaching experience!

Preseason Requirements

All Turnpike coaches and on-court volunteers are required to do the following before the season begins:

  1. Register with us & provide three references
  2. Get a background check
  3. Become a Volunteer Building Director (VBD)
  4. Read through our player safety guidelines

Find details about how to do each of these requirements by clicking below.

Team Preparation Essentials

Right after tryouts or your league's player draft, take these steps to prepare for your first meeting with the team:

  1. Access your team page
  2. Add your team's practice schedule to SportsEngine
  3. Send out a welcome email to your team

Season Guides & Resources

Use these links to important guides and resources to help you navigate through the season.

  • Pregame & Postgame FAQ (including whether your team wears blue or white, which team provides the VBD, who sets up and takes down the gym, etc.)

  • Gym Permit & Game Rules (it's important to have the gym permit available in case a County inspector asks for it during your practice or game)