USA Deaf Team Handball
Deaflympic Head Coaches Selection Procedures

Head Coaches for national/Deaflympic team handball teams for the 2003-2005 term shall be selected by a selection committee under the auspices of the USA Deaf Team Handball. There shall be one Head Coach for the men's team and one for the women's team. The selection of Head Coaches shall be selected prior to the first tryouts for the national teams and recommended to the USADSF Executive Board for approval.

The Head Coaches after being approved by the USADSF Executive Board shall select their own assistant coaches at least 60 days prior to the final tryouts, with the USADSF Board's approval.

Applicants shall submit a resume, letter of interest, references, and attached USADTH coach self-rating form to the USADTH Selection Committee chairperson by February 19, 2003. An announcement of the selected coaches shall be made by February 26, 2003. The paperwork should be sent to Kellie McComas, USADTH Logistics Coordinator, 14519 - 112th Avenue NE, Kirkland, WA 98034-4405 or email at JamesKellie19@aol.com.

Announcement/Advertisement:
Information regarding the Deaflympics Head Coach positions and selection criteria shall be distributed through, but not limited to, e-mail, affiliated Team Handball organizations, USADSF, USADTH and USADTH web sites, clubs, high school association(s), and universities, wherever practical.

Kellie McComas, USADTH Logistics Coordinator, shall be the contact person.

Mandatory Eligibility Requirements by January 31, 2003:

• Be a US citizen
• Have a valid driver's license
• Have a valid Passport (by September 1, 2004)
• Be at least 25 years old
• Demonstrate awareness of USOC code of ethics and knowledge of USADSF
• Memberships in USA Deaf Team Handball, USA Deaf Sports Federation, and USA Team Handball.
• Must have good receptive and expressive Sign Language skills.
• Current Certificate in CPR and First Aid (by September 1, 2003)

Selection Committee:
The selection committee shall consist of the following individuals:

• USADTH officer
• Former USADTH coaching staff
• Former USADTH Deaflympics athlete (Separate men and women)

General Responsibilities of Head Coaches:
The USADTH Head Coach shall be responsible for recruiting, training, and preparing Team Handball team for the 2005 USA Deaflympics. The Head Coach shall work closely with the Director of Team Development of the 2005 USADSF Deaflympics Committee on the following expectations:

• To prepare the National Team Handball for domestic and international competition;
• To recruit and prepare athletes;
• To evaluate and place athletes on national or development teams;
• To collaborate with an Athlete Evaluation Committee during tryouts;
• To provide clinics and training to potential Team Handball athletes.
• Willingness to participate in clinics and workshops as directed by the 2005 USADSF Deaflympics

• To assist in preparation of the National Team Handball for domestic and international competition;
• To assist on recruiting of athletes;
• To participate in evaluation and placement of athletes on the National and Development teams;
• To work closely with their Head Coaches in clinics and training for potential athletes.
• To serve as Head Coach for the Development team.

Applicants shall be selected based on the following criteria:

• USA Team Handball (USADTH) coaching credentials
• Coaching/playing experience with deaf team handball players at international, national and club levels
• Knowledge of Team Handball rules
• Demonstrated ability to organize a team handball clinic
• Have good receptive and expressive Sign Language skills

Selection Process of Head Coaches
The USADTH selection committee shall review all applications and may interview the candidates, as needed which may be conducted in person, telephone, FAX, or e-mail. The committee shall make their selections based on qualifications and interviews. Finalists in order of rank shall be recommended to the USADSF Executive Board for approval.

The USADTH selection committee then shall inform the selected Head Coaches.

Selection Process of Assistant Coaches
The USADTH Head Coaches then shall select their own assistant coaches, subject to the USADSF Board's approval. Applicants for the Assistant coach positions shall submit a letter of interest, resume, and two letters of references to USADTH Head coaches.