WHAT DOES COACHING DO FOR YOU?
Being a coach means much more than just teaching athletes how to participate in sport. As a coach, you assume the role of trainer, assessor, friend, mentor, facilitator, adviser, supporter, motivator, counselor, organizer, and planner. Most importantly, you will get to see first hand the positive impact you’ll make on others, watching them learn and grow as individuals. To sum up, becoming a coach allows you to help others reach beyond themselves in both sport and life.
WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BECOME A COACH?
Coaches come from all walks of life – parents, teachers, ex-athletes, and sports fans. They share a common passion for softball and sharing that passion with others. Coaches want to do more than simply cheer from the bleachers. They want to have a direct impact on others, helping them learn, grow, gain self-confidence, and develop life skills along the way.
You don’t have to be a professional athlete or have a teaching background to become a coach. Many coaches who have been involved in the AMFA over the years started with a simple desire to spend more time with their kids. It’s not important to know every technical aspect of the game of softball when you start out. What is far more important is the passion and enthusiasm you bring to the field day in and day out.
Below is a list of common forms that coaches will need access to over the course of the season. Click on the links below to download a PDF version of each form. If there is a specific form you are looking for that does not appear on this page, please contact the AMFA by email for further assistance.
Criminal Record Check Policy
Invitational Tournament Results
WHERE CAN I LEARN NEW COACHING SKILLS?
If you’re interested in expanding your coaching skill set further, the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) offers a full range of education and training programs. You can take a single course, or follow a longer term certification pathway. The AMFA is hosting a Community Sport – Ongoing Participation course this spring for Squirt A/B/C, PeeWee B/C, Bantam, and Midget C coaches. This is a 2 day course that runs from 8:15 am – 4:30 pm on Saturday April 2 and Sunday April 3. There is no cost for current AMFA coaches. The cost is $150 for Non-AMFA coaches. Contact the AMFA Director of Coach Development at coach@amfa.ca to sign up!
The AMFA is a non-profit organization affiliated with Softball BC and Softball Canada. The association was founded to organize and operate local softball programs at varying levels of competition for both boys and girls, and is committed to player and skill development through facilitating a fun and safe environment.