BECOME A COACH
Coaching is a rewarding way to be involved in baseball. Below are the 5 steps needed to become an accredited baseball coach in the Northern Territory.
Baseball Australia have announced the national adoption of the USA Baseball Coaching Certification as its recognised coaching qualification for participation based coaching.
Coaching Accreditation Requirements for Junior Players
Step 1 – Register with Baseball NT
Being registered with Baseball NT ensures you are insured against injury.
Baseball NT Coach Registration (free)
Step 2 – Complete a Working with Children Check (Ochre Card)
All coaches are required to carry a valid Ochre Card (Working with Children Check) from Safe NT.
Usually, there is a $72 fee associated with the check, however if you email admin@baseballnt.com.au we will be able to provide you with a volunteer form which will bring the fee down to $7.
Upload your Ochre Card as part of your registration in “Step 1”
Step 3 – Complete Child Protection Certificate
Play by the Rules Child Protection certificate teaches what child abuse is and your rights and responsibilities under child protection laws.
Send your certificate to admin@baseballnt.com.au
Step 4 – Baseball Australia Coaching Accreditation
Register and login to the Baseball Australia learning system (link below) and chose one of 3 levels of coach you’d like to be and complete the training.
Baseball Australia Leaning System
Step 5 – Join a Team
Once you have completed step 1-5, Baseball NT will assist you to find a team for you to coach.
Resources
-Baseball Australia Coaching App
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/baseball-australia-education/id6476509792
Google/Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=au.com.baseballaustralia.coaching&gl=us
-USA Coaching Drill Videos
https://usabdevelops.com/page/1363/drills
Further Coach Learning
The Australian Sports Commission offers a range of free online courses for coaches to support their development, education and training of coaches no matter their age, ability, or experience.
-More Information on the programs
https://www.ausport.gov.au/coaching/community/education
-Community Coaching Essentials course
https://www.ausport.gov.au/coaching/community/education/community-coaching-essential-skills
-Coaching Masterclasses
https://www.ausport.gov.au/coaching/community/education/community-coaching-masterclasses
-Coaching Women & Girls
https://www.ausport.gov.au/coaching/community/education/coaching-women-and-girls/resources