At the end of every tournament season head coaching candidates are asked to submit a formal application to the MMB Tournament Committee and make themselves available for an interview in order to be considered to serve as a head coach to one of our Bandits teams.  Candidates are asked to submit references and to provide information for a thorough background check to ensure player safety.

During the interview process careful consideration is given to several aspects that are critical to functioning as an effective head coach. While knowledge of fundamental mechanics and situational play are considered, several other aspects including, but not limited to, communication skills, demeanor, conduct on / off of the field of play, coaching style, availability/flexibility of schedule, and anticipated tournament play and off-season practice schedule are all major components to the selection process.  Having served as the head coach of a team in prior years is not a guarantee that a given coach will be awarded a team for the following season.   Upon completion of the interview process and background check, the tournament committee will submit its findings and recommendations to the Board of Directors to complete the vetting process and for subsequent voting to decide the best candidate to serve as the manager for the season to come.

Manager qualifications and responsibilities

1.      Managers are expected to communicate with the league, team parents, and players as necessary regarding team / league functions and activities.  Communication should be timely and comprehensive so as to provide adequate time for appropriate responses as needed.

2.      Managers must demonstrate proper conduct both on and off the field as well as the ability to collaborate constructively with players, coaches, officials and parents.

3.      The manager is responsible for all coaches and players both on and off the field.

4.      The manager must be prepared to commit to being available for all tournaments.

5.      The manager is responsible for all equipment and uniforms issued to the team and for return of those items, in good condition, promptly upon completion of the tournament season.

6.      The manager must assist the Tournament Director in running any Mathewson McCarthy sponsored invitational tournaments at his age level.

7.      The manager is expected to keep a formal record of all team finances and be able to make those records available to the board of directors for review upon request.