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Youth League Coaches...
« on: September 08, 2007, 06:18:24 AM »
Just curious, those of you that volunteer/coach/run a youth league, what kind of kick-backs does the house offer?  Free/discounted bowling, Pro-shop discounts, snack bar discounts?  Do you get paid? Nothing?
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Re: Youth League Coaches...
« Reply #1 on: September 08, 2007, 02:30:54 PM »
Free game coupons, that's about it.  I used to coach at another center and we got pop for a quarter and a 20% discount at the snack bar (but the snack bar was horrid so I rarely ate the food)
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Re: Youth League Coaches...
« Reply #2 on: September 08, 2007, 02:42:11 PM »
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I give our coaches...

*.75 per game
*1 ball each year at cost
*30% off of all other shop purchases
*Free soft pretzels & medium sodas
*50% off of other food purchases

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Re: Youth League Coaches...
« Reply #3 on: September 08, 2007, 02:54:37 PM »
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I give our coaches...

*.75 per game
*1 ball each year at cost
*30% off of all other shop purchases
*Free soft pretzels & medium sodas
*50% off of other food purchases

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Good Lord!!! Id love to have just 1 of those at the center I coach at. The coaches here don't get anything for their time voluteered. Could be why we are always needing coaches for our youth leauge. Im gonna talk with the house proprietor and see what can be done for the coaches to get something equipment related for 1 time use or weekly discounts at the bar.....that probably wont happen as our snack bar is closed most of the time. They are only open from 5PM till 9:30PM.
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Re: Youth League Coaches...
« Reply #4 on: September 08, 2007, 05:09:56 PM »
The center I currently coach at, we get 9 free games per week.  The center I coached at when my kids bowled Youth Leagues, we got 6 games per week.
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Re: Youth League Coaches...
« Reply #5 on: September 08, 2007, 06:46:59 PM »
I got paid by the hour.

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« Reply #6 on: September 08, 2007, 07:33:53 PM »
We get paid $7.50 a week. That is put on a card that can be used for open bowling or the snack bar. It is not much and I told them not to worry about it, but I still get it put on my card each week. Kids seem to use it more then I do for drinks and snacks.
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Re: Youth League Coaches...
« Reply #7 on: September 08, 2007, 11:04:31 PM »
i get free pop and thats it.  Pretty crappy even after 9 years of coaching, but hey i like doing it so i keep going back :}
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« Reply #8 on: September 08, 2007, 11:29:26 PM »
i get nada; just helping younger kids
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« Reply #9 on: September 08, 2007, 11:48:07 PM »
The reward is in helping the young kids to enjoy and appreciate a sport that we love so much! I thank God for the gift that He's given me and my gift to Him is to share that with others especially the young people that bowl in our center. I wouldn't even consider getting paid for helping, I guess that's why they call it being a volunteer! Do it for the love of the game and for the love of the young people! One day these kids will look back at this time and remember what you've done for them and when it's their turn, it'll help them in their decision! From me to you, thanks for helping in a young persons life! Bruce
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Re: Youth League Coaches...
« Reply #10 on: September 09, 2007, 05:39:46 PM »
where i coach we dont get anything, we have to pay full price for drinks, any games we bowl after youth league is regular price, no incentives whatsoever from the house

but i still do it because i love working with the kids and love the game of bowling, but it would be nice if the house showed a little appreciation to the coaches
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« Reply #11 on: September 09, 2007, 05:47:35 PM »
The owner lets my 2 kids bowl for free in the youth leagues and I get free practice games.  The manager gives me free snack bar as well (drinks and lunch).  I am the youth director for the house and coach two morning leagues and one afternoon league on Saturday so I am there most of the day.

Our other coaches get the same deal.

I would still coach without these incentives, but it is nice to have the owner and manager recognize our efforts.

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Re: Youth League Coaches...
« Reply #12 on: September 09, 2007, 05:54:33 PM »
does'nt compensation defeat the purpose of volunteering??

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« Reply #13 on: September 09, 2007, 08:22:15 PM »
No kickbacks or cash compensation.  I volunteered to help the youth bowlers get better by passing down all the bowling knowledge from years from bowling.  That's the reward that I get.
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« Reply #14 on: September 09, 2007, 08:27:11 PM »
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does'nt compensation defeat the purpose of volunteering??


But if you were to volunteer at the Boston Marathon, you would get food and drinks before, during or after the event.

Do not get me wrong, I understand what you are saying. But most people do it to help promote the sport. Getting a free coffee, soda, games or a discount in the proshop would help bring in more coaches.

I coached this past winter league and the owner would not even give anyone a coffee or a soda. But also got upset if we brought in a coffee. I understand that you are not allowed to bring in outside food and drink, but what is the difference in that or bringing in a cake for the birthday party.

I can see "PAYING" the coaches for their time and effort. Drinks, games or discounts, up to the center as to what and how much.
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