Become a coach
Coaches are responsible for the game-day management of their team, and work closely with their Team Managers for league communication.
What does the role involve?
Common responsibilities for Coaches include
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Being present at practice each week to support the development of the players in your team and the league overall.
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Preparing the game day lineup - in both paper form and online via GameChanger.
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Actively coaching your team during each game - by providing constructive feedback and making position changes.
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Resolving any umpiring disputes directly with the umpire (and without any other player involvement).
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Sharing issues with your Team Manager - for them to escalate with the league General Manager.
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Being a part of a chat group (typically Messenger or WhatsApp) with other Coaches in your league.
Register to become a coach
Get Started as a Sunshine Coast Baseball Association Coach
There are five legal and insurance requirements to complete before you can take the field as a Coach or Assistant Coach for the SCBA. All are free and take a minimal amount of time to complete. Contact the SCBA if you require any assistance or need any further information.
1. Blue Card Confirmation
If you need to renew or apply for a new blue card, you can do so via the Queensland Government Blue Card Services website
Our organisation's contact details are:
Sunshine Coast Baseball Association Inc
PO Box 9062,
Pacific Paradise, QLD, 4564
2. AIS Community Coaching Certification
For insurance purposes, all coaching staff need to have completed the AIS Online Community Coaching General Principles course. It's a free self-paced online course.
You can register and access the Community Coaching General Principles course by registering your details here.
3. Level A & B Coaching Certifications
Baseball Australia now requires that all coaches complete their level A & B coaching certifications through Baseball USA. These courses are a wonderful introduction to our sport, and provide practical drills and techniques for coaches.
4. Register as an SCBA Coach
Register as a coach via our portal. There is no cost, and the registration will provide you with SCBA membership and associated liability insurance coverage.
Tick the Coach box when progressing through the registration form.
5. Review SCBA Coaches Code of Conduct
Our coaches are role models for players and spectators alike. Be sure to read, understand and adhere to the SCBA Coaches Code of Conduct.
Become a coach
Contact Sunshine Coast Baseball
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