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Parks staff and schools launch vertical‑alignment sports pilot; new East Basketball Club and expanded youth programs announced
Summary
Commission staff described a one‑year pilot contracting school district staff time to build coach handbooks, sport‑specific materials and new youth opportunities including a tryout‑based East Basketball Club (grades 3–6), cheer signups and expanded softball offerings.
East Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation staff briefed the commission on Sept. 22 about a new vertical‑alignment pilot that pairs city recreation programming with school district athletics to standardize coaching expectations and create additional youth opportunities.
The city contracted with the school district to secure some of Josh Shattuck’s time for the pilot after an open hiring process for a sports supervisor did not result in a hire. The pilot focuses on deliverables such as a general coach’s handbook, sport‑specific guides and increased connection between…
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