HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 10181994 - 94-506 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Supporting the )
NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR ) RESOLUTION NO. 9415 0 6
YOUTH SPORTS )
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors recognizes the need for establishing standards for quality
youth sports programs through the "Say Yes To Better Sports For Kids" campaign; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors recognizes the need for the National Standards For Youth
Sports to provide a better quality experience for the youth of Contra Costa County; and
WHEREAS, the National Standards For Youth Sports recommends a certification program for
youth sports coaches whereby the coaches are schooled in the psychology of coaching youth
sports, maximizing performance, injury prevention,first aid;emphasizes a drug and alcohol free
environment for youth sports; and recognizes the great influence youth coaches have on our
youth; and
WHEREAS, the National Youth Sports Coaches Association meets all these guidelines by teaching
coaches to have a better understanding of organization, teaching proper techniques, safety, and
bringing them up to a more knowledgeable level in the psychological and physical needs of
dealing with young athletes, and ensuring all children obtain a wholesome experience in youth
sports; and
WHEREAS, through the implementation of the National Standards For Youth Sports and through
the "Say Yes To Better Sports For Kids" campaign, Contra Costa County's communities can
provide quality in its youth sports programs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors supports the National
Standards For Youth Sports and encourages official implementation of certification training
programs for all youth sports coaches.
PASSED AND ADOPTED ON October 18, 1994, by a unanimous vote of the Board members
present.
Mark DeSaulnier
TO
o s, Chair -Jeff A fth
Gayle idishop Tom Torlakson
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an order entered on the Minutes
of said Board of Supervisors on the aforesaid date.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board of
Supervisors affixed this 18th day of October, 1994.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors andL County Administrator.
Deputy Clerk
Introduced by Supervisor
Mark DeSaulnier, District IV