WHS Coach Requirements (U9 and older)
Note: For Timbits (U7) Coach Volunteers, you must complete section A below only, and attend the Timbits Parents Meeting.
NEW IN 2023: We are working on providing each HEAD coach a WHS-Branded Jacket to go with their free WHS Coach Shirt & Hat
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 Coach Application
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You can download your 2023 VSP here
Follow instructions here on Calgary Minor Softball Site for Security Clearance
Has your Police Check expired in 2023? If you are on this EXPIRED POLICE CHECK LIST you must re-apply -
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.
NCCP needs to our Coach Application or our Google NCCP# Tracker -
New course requirement for Head Coaches to take during the 2023 season. Highly recommended for all Coaches to take this course! Head Coaches: Contact WHS for a FREE access code and we will cover the cost of the course! Access the course here
B) Coach Pre-Season Meetings
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Attend WHS Coach Orientation Session
Monday, March 20, 2023. 7:00-8:30pm (Online) 2023 Meeting Material & 2023 Meeting Recording
Mandatory for ALL Coaches to review details of requirements for the coming season, new rules, tips & tricks, meet your fellow coaches. -
Attend WHS Coaching the Fundamental Skills
Sunday, April 16, 2023. 2:00-3:30pm (In Person @ TBD)
Mandatory for new coaches/assistants, but beneficial for all!
This is a fun, informative clinic with a goal to introduce and demo the right fundamental skills for coaching. Great for coaches at all levels. Come meet your fellow coaches! -
Dates: April 17-18, 2023 (TBD In Person or Online)
(Only one coach per team required; Head Coach preferred)
Full schedule posted on Calgary Minor Softball site here
C) Optional Formal NCCP Training
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Further information on the Softball Alberta Website
D) Learn From our Coach Resources
We are currently building out all our Coach Resources in our new site for the 2022 season. Once posted, you can access them on our Coach Resources page.
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