Trent Woodward and Kevin Henn
Directors of Umpired Divisions (9U-13U)
Trent Woodward
NKB Board Start Date: April 2019
Residence: Independence, KY
Email: trentwoodward@nkbaseball.com
Trent joined the board in April 2019. Trent currently coaches a 5U/6U rookie machine pitch team that plays NKB as well as a 11U Independent team. He enjoys the game of baseball and loves the relationships he has formed through coaching. Trent and his wife, Allison have 3 boys and live in Independence.
Kevin Henn
NKB Board Start Date: January 2022
Residence: Erlanger, KY
Email: khenn@outlook.com
Kevin joined the NKB Board in January 2022. He currently coaches the 11U Tri-State Bombers, which is an Independent team that played NKB for several years. Kevin has years of youth baseball coaching experience as well as being an avid participant in adult softball; previously volunteering as the USSSA director. Kevin and his wife, April have an adult son as well as an 11 year old son. Kevin truly enjoys the game of baseball and loves the idea of giving back to the organization that gave his son an early start to the game and looks forward to watching NKB progress.
JOB DESCRIPTION – VICE PRESIDENT – 11U/12U DIVISION
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for the overall coordination of activities associated with corresponding NKB divisions:
11U-12U Division
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Serve as the main point of contact for any coaches to ask questions or escalate issues that need to be addressed. Be proactive in communications with coaches and parents.
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Organize and lead pre-season and post-season coaches’ meetings.
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Help organize pre-season, mid-season and post-season tournaments that the league will be hosting for the division.
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Organize all star tryouts, gather other coaches to help, run the tryouts, notify players who did or did not make the All-Star teams.
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Ensure rules are followed by all coaches, players and spectators.
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Ensure that all coaches’ certifications and background checks have been completed.
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Ensure communication is prompt and clear to all coaches.
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Ensure safety is a top priority for the players, coaches and spectators.
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Validate that game results and pitch counts (as applicable) are entered into the NKB website in a timely fashion.
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Help promote the division and NKB to any prospective players and/or teams in the area to increase the size of the division.
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Work with Vice President - Players, Fields and Scheduling to ensure all players are assigned and that practice locations, game scheduling, tournament scheduling, etc. are completed and communicated.
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Work with Vice Presidents - Equipment and Uniforms to make sure all teams are supplied with equipment and uniforms (if teams are ordering uniforms from the league) in a timely fashion.
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Work with Vice President - Marketing to make sure coaches are aware and engaged with the fundraising efforts.
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Work with Vice President - Umpires to ensure qualified umpires are being hired and provide feedback, both positive and negative, regarding umpires.
DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:
- Strong organizational skills
- Solid verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work well with others
KEY DATES/MILESTONES:
Address any questions, comments, requests and concerns received related to individual divisions.
Conduct initial pre-season coaches’ meetings for spring season.
Conduct follow up pre-season coaches’ meetings for spring season.
Ensure that all coaches’ certifications and background checks have been completed.
Oversee try outs and formation of All-Star teams.
Oversee post-season tournaments.
Oversee all star tournaments.
Conduct post-season coaches’ meetings for spring season.
Conduct pre-season coaches’ meetings for fall season.
Conduct post-season coaches’ meetings for fall season.
