USATH Expands Girls Futures Program

USA Team Handball is looking for a minimum of four self-motivated individuals to be Site Directors of a Girls Futures Program in their city/region. The goal of the Futures Program is to attract more athletes to the sport and identify players to fill the pipeline for future National teams. We successfully launched a pilot program this past year in Colorado Springs and are now prepared to broaden its reach across the country. Implementation of Boys program will follow in 2010-11.

Futures programs may vary by market, but fundamentals include the establishment of:

• Seasonal leagues for grades 7-10.
• Spring training program, league and tournament for U18 High School students.
• Handball summer camps

Once selected to be a Site Director, training and equipment will be provided by USA Team Handball and from the Futures program fees paid by athletes. Site Directors will receive a stipend for each portion of the program and travel expenses to attend a mandatory training weekend on October 9th – 11th, 2009.

Below is a proposed annual calendar of events for Site Directors to perform in 2009-10.

Fall - Research/Recruiting
Scout lists of all-city, all-district, all-state athletes at various age groups. Establish contact via letters, phone calls, e-mails.

Oct. 9th-11th - Mandatory Training for all Site Directors (Colorado Springs)
Goal: To provide all new Site Directors with the skills to effectively run all aspects of the Futures program in their city. Arrive Friday afternoon, depart Sunday morning. All-day training on Saturday including Coaching, Refereeing, Program Management & Athlete Recruiting

Dec. 28th-30th - Introduction Camp (2009: 7th-10th grades).
Goal: To introduce 20-40 young teens to the sport of team handball, and to train coaches and referees for your winter league.

Feb – March - Winter League (2010: 7th-10th grades)
Goal: To run a 5-week season for 20-40 players who receive coaching and the opportunity to test their skills in official games and a season concluding tournament.

March – May High School Futures program (2010 girls, add boys in 2011)
Goal: To run an 8-week (one weekday, one weekend) program for dedicated high school. At the final session, a team will be selected to travel to the National High School Tournament.

June - Camp and Summer League (2010: 6th-10th grades)
Goal: To run a two one-week sessions (6th-8th grades & 9-10th grades), followed by a few games and concluding tournament (possibly the State Games).

Spots and funds are limited. To apply for consideration as a Site Director for the Futures program, please submit a
cover letter, resume, and list with at least two references to the address listed below. Deadline for submission is
Aug. 31, 2009. Please direct all questions to Kathy Rex, volunteer director of the Futures Program.

Futures Program
250 Sedona Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
Attn: Kathy Rex
(719) 594-4787
Kathy@usateamhandball.org