YMCA of Anaheim

The Premiere Advanced Basketball League is designed for experienced youth players seeking higher-level instruction, faster-paced competition, and enhanced skill development. This program emphasizes advanced basketball strategy, disciplined play, leadership, teamwork, and strong character. Volunteers in this league hold an essential role in supporting player development and ensuring a high-quality experience for athletes and families. Must be at least 18 to be a volunteer coach or assistant coach. Must be at least 14 to be a referee, scorekeeper, or runner volunteer. Youth basketball at the Y introduces children ages 3-17 to basic basketball skills, rules, methods of playing, teamwork, and character development. Practices are once a week and games are on the weekend. Practice locations are held at the Downtown Anaheim Youth Center or at the West Anaheim Youth Center. Games may be played at either facility. Volunteer roles include Basketball Coach, Assistant Coach, Referee, Scorekeeper Qualifications: * A commitment to the YMCA mission and its core values of honesty, respect, reasonability and caring as well as a commitment to building development assets in youth. Value diversity, youth, and have a broad vision of health and wellness that is enhanced by relationship building. * Ability to relate well to both children and their parents. * Ability to play, direct and referee Basketball. * Coaching/Basketball experience HIGHLY preferred, but not required *Must commit to the season