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Coaching Information

Thank you for your interest in coaching in the Team J-Hawk Basketball, a recreational basketball league within Urbandale Community Education.  All interested coaches must submit a coaching application by October 10, 2014 at 5:00pm. Review of applications will begin immediately. Please note that Team J-Hawk Basketball will accept one Head Coach and one designated Assistant Coach per team. Additional assistant coaches may be added after the draft with no team exceeding a total of 4 coaches. The number of head coaches per league will be based upon the number of player registrations.

The Team J-Hawk Basketball league stresses having fun as a group, encouraging physical fitness, and teaching players the rules and fundamental skills of basketball in a manner that emphasizes sportsmanship and teamwork.

It is of the utmost importance that Team J-Hawk Basketball provides our youth with coaches that are positive role models, display good moral character and have demonstrated the skills and abilities necessary to effectively and positively impact our youth participants.

In addition to the application, interested candidates must submit a signed copy of the Coaches Code of Conduct and complete a background check.

Coaches may apply online using the link below, in person at the Activities Office at Urbandale High School or via mail at 7111 Aurora Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322. For those wishing to apply in person or via mail, please print the coaching application and code of conduct below.

Coaching Application (Online Form)

Coaching Application (Printable)

Coaching Code of Conduct

Concussion Management Certification

KEY DATES FOR 2013

Coaching Application Deadline: October 10, 2014 at 5:00pm

League Drafts: October 19 / 26

First Possible Practice: November 1 (4th - 8th grades) & November 15 for (2nd & 3rd grades)

First Game: November 10 (8th grade), November 16 (4th/5th & 6th/7th), December 6 (2nd & 3rd)