WHS Coach Requirements (U9 and older)
For Learn to Play (U7) Coach Volunteers, you must complete section A below only, and attend the Timbits Parents Meeting.
Please also note that all these requirements need to be completed by March 25th, 2026. Missing information and requirements will result in a suspension by the league.
A) Immediate Requirements To Become a Coach
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All prospective coaches must please fill out the following application form for consideration in the upcoming Season. Once evaluations are complete and teams are formed, coaches will be contacted. Coaching applications will be considered based on number of applications per team and coaching experience. WHS 2025 Coach Application
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Police Checks are 100% administered by Calgary Minor Softball
Please follow their process to ensure you have your security clearance
Calgary Minor Police Check Process
VSP Letter (if you are outside Calgary) -
Details and link to the course on our RIS Page
This course MUST be the Activity Leaders edition.
Once completed, or if you already have a RIS #, submit your Certificate # to WHS on our Google Form -
One time online course through Softball.ca. Foundations of Coaching Softball (FOCS) is Softball Canada’s first online National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) modules developed to introduce new and experienced coaches to the foundational skills of coaching and softball-specific coaching concepts.
Please submit your NCCP through our Coach Application or our Google NCCP# Tracker -
Complete the Keeping Girls in Sports source (ensure you connect to your NCCP Locker). The course takes about 90 minutes, and coaches who are required to maintain their certification of the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) will earn two Professional Development points towards their Maintenance of Certification through the locker. Contact WHS for a FREE access code, and we will cover the cost of the course! Access the course here
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Safe Sport
All Head and Assistant Coaches are required to take this is a free course, which will take about 90 minutes. Click here for more information.
B) Coach Pre-Season Meetings
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WHS Pre Season Sessions Sign up below!
March 14th - Coach the Coaches - 4pm - 6pm @ CFIS North
Review technical softball skills and is aimed at ALL WHS coaches to ensure consistency between teams
March 29th - Advanced Strategy - 2pm - 4pm @ CFIS North
Review advanced tactics and coaching tips for players/teams to be competitive in Div 1. This session is aimed at all WHS DIV 1 coaches.
April 12th - New Coaches Session - 4pm - 5:30pm @ CFIS North
Aimed at 1st and 2nd year coaches, learn how to coach a softball team and includes a review of basic skills.
April 15th - Preseason Mandatory Coached Meeting - 7pm-9pm @ SCA Community Center
Mandatory for all Coaches to attend.
C) Optional Formal NCCP Training
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Further information on the Softball Alberta Website
D) Learn From our Coach Resources
You can access them on our Coach Resources page.
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