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RESOLUTION NO. 2596
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RESOLUTION FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF TIm
NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR YOUTH SPORTS
WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View recognizes the need for establishing
standards for quality youth sports programs through the "Say Yes to Better Sports for
Kids" campaign; and
WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View recognizes the need for the
National Standards for Youth Sports to provide a better quality experience for the youth
of the community; and
WHEREAS, the National Standards for Youth Sports recommend 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; and emphasizes a drug and alcohol-free environment for youth sports and
recognizes the great influence youth coaches have on our youth; and
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WHEREAS, the National Youth Sports Coaches Association meets all of
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 and this
certification program, the youth sports leagues can provide quality in its youth sports
programs in their communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Mounds View in a meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof, recognize
and encourage official implementation of the National Standards for Youth Sports, and
encourage official implementation of certification training programs for all youth
sports coaches in Mounds View through the National Youth Sports Coaches
Association to provide quality youth sports programs in Mounds View.
Adopted this
12
day of February, 1990.
(SEAL)
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