COACHES
We are looking for coaches for the 2025 season!
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Thanks to our generous and dedicated volunteer coaches, SBR continues to execute fun and successful seasons year after year. Come join us!
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Expectations & Guidelines
As a coach I will:
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Remember that all the players are playing for their enjoyment, not for mine.
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Place the emotional and physical well being of my players ahead of a personal desire or external pressure to win.
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Remember that athletes play to have fun and must be encouraged to have confidence in themselves.
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Teach athletes to play fairly and to respect the rules, officials, opponents, other coaches, and volunteers.
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Do my best to provide a safe playing environment for the athlete.
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Ensure that all athletes get equitable instruction, support and playing time.
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Remember that athletes need a coach they can respect. I will be generous with praise and set a good example.
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Work in cooperation with officials.
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Not ridicule or yell at my athletes, coaches or officials for making mistakes.
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Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.
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Obtain proper training and continue to upgrade my coaching skills.
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Role model the appropriate behaviours. Yelling at athletes, coach and umpires is prohibited.
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Give equal access to infield/outfield, not in the same position all the time, batting order will also be rotated.
Coach Application Process
S1
Step 1
Complete SBR Coach Application (every year).
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You will need your RIS# and NCCP# to complete the application.
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Coaches will be contacted once evaluations are complete.
S2
Step 2
- Complete ​Softball Canada's Foundations of Coaching Softball (one time).
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​​The course takes approximately 2 hours to complete.
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SBR will reimburse this cost for coaches. Submit receipts to treasurer@sbrsoftball.com
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You'll need to create an NCCP# to start the course as well as include it in your coach application.
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Forgot your NCCP#? Retrieve it here.
S3
Step 3
- Complete the Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders (every 3 years).
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The course takes approximately 3 hours to complete.
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SBR will reimburse this cost for coaches. Submit receipt to treasurer@sbrsoftball.com
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You'll need to include your RIS# in your coach application.
S4
Step 4
- Complete the Calgary Minor Softball Police Check procedure (every 3 years)​.
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Expiring police checks are updated annually. Check here to see if you're on the list.
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You must share your results with Calgary Minor Softball via the online system. If you receive it in the mail, scan and send it to fastpitch@calgaryminorsoftball.com
Coach Training
SBR aims to support coaches through training and mentorship so that you have the tools you need to succeed as a coach.
Coach Development
Pre-Season Coach Meetings
Attend SBR Coach Orientation and On-Field Training
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SBR Coach Orientation is a mandatory virtual meeting for all coaches U9-U19 where the Coach Coordinator will cover details of the season, including SBR's Coach Expectations and Guidelines.
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On-Field Training is facilitated by SBR Competition-trained coaches to provide support and learning to all coaches, including throwing, fielding, hitting, catching and pitching.
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Note: Timbits Coaches will have a separate Coach Orientation meeting prior to season kick off.
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Attend Calgary Minor Softball Category Meeting
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Check Key Dates​ for more information.
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A representative from each team must attend (preferably head coach and/or assistant coach).
Coach Resources
here. Find helpful videos, skills and drill exercises