Articles for coaches, assistants & helpers
PHOTO: Two Senior 3-Pitch teams, DieKat & MR KW Landscaper, wrapped up their 2018 seasons with a fun "game" along with some call-ups. Taking things beyond the scheduled events is really what makes playing enjoyable! Thanks to all those who help make events such as this happen! (June 14, 2018)
Please read over these articles and use the information to ensure that each player has the best opportunity to develop his/her skills while having fun. It'd be great if all parents/guardians were familiar with the material for when they "pitch-in" and help.
New for 2025 season: all coaches are required to submit a vulnerable sector check.
Coaches and Team Rep handout for 2025 with some updates.
For an outline of some areas you may consider helping with please read the Volunteer Roles article in the list below.
Please refer to the individual website page for information and links to training videos of Baseball's Rally Cap Program (for players aged 6-8). You can also read/download the complete Rally Cap Coaches Manual. For information on Baseball Canada's NCCP training requirements and modules visit nccp.baseball.ca.
No matter how long you've been coaching, there's something here for everyone. If you come across any other articles which you feel should be included, please forward them so everyone can benefit. There is also a LOT of guidance available for coaches, assistants and prospects on the Canadian website - Coach.ca
The more time and effort you put into the team, the better it is for all: more skill & character development, more fun and .... it's up to you!
Here's a link to most of the forms, list and files that we often utilize in our program. Downloadable Forms and Files and the Coaches Contract
Here are some articles that provide helpful information:
- 5 Ways to set a good example
- 35 secrets of brilliant coaches
- Bolstering self-esteem
- Coach game evaluation form
- Coach's letter to parents
- Coaching 101
- Coaching high-energy kids
- Coaching the Love of the Game
- Coaching your own child
- Communicating effectively
- Communicating with parents
- Coaching the Child Athlete
- Dealing with the worried child
- Definition of Abuse
- Family obligations
- Feedback & Skill Development
- Five things new coaches need to know
- Giving feedback
- Goal setting concept
- Good Coach
- Guidelines for setting goals
- Helmets: Wear one that's properly sized
- How to run a successful practice
- Importance of warm-ups
- Learning how to lose with integrity
- Motivation
- Motivational pep talks
- NCCP model diagram (2011)
- Not caring about defeat
- Noticing Progress
- Optimizing Youth Development
- Players coaches love
- Positive Team Environment
- Practices don't have to be long to be good
- Preseason Team Meeting - Important
- Preventing burnout in sports
- Prevention & care of injuries
- Running the Practice
- Sports & Safety
- Sportsmanship
- T-Ball importance in development
- TBall Practice Suggestions
- TBall Skills
- Teaching Youngsters to be Good Sports
- Training the Athlete
- Up front communication with parents
- Using the Tee to Improve Hitting
- Volunteer roles 2020
- Winning vs Development
