Coaching Certification
ALL SAMBA Coaches/Assistant Coaches (House League, Community & Rep) are required to complete some formal coach training, the following minimums are required by Baseball Alberta/Baseball Canada. These requirements must be fullfilled before the end of May or that Coach/Assistant Coach will NOT be allowed on the field.
SAMBA endorses the education and training of all our Coaches and Assistant Coaches at all levels for the betterment of our Association and especially for the benefit of our children playing the great game of baseball. All associated fees related to the various on-line or classroom lead education and training sessions are reimbursable by SAMBA. Please keep all receipts and submit to the respective Division Directors, they will ensure submission and payment follows prior to the end of each seasson.
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Click on the following documents for requirements and details
Baseball Alberta League NCCP Requirements
Baseball Canada Championships NCCP Requirements
Baseball Canada NCCP Equivalency Grid
(Old NCCP Vs New NCCP Qualifications & Requirements)
Coach Education / Training Programs
MANDATORY For All Community & Rep League Coaches & Assistant Coaches
RECOMMENDED For ALL House League Coaches & Assistants
SAMBA and Baseball Alberta recommends that all House League Coaches and Assistant Coaches within the Association complete the on-line "Initiation Coach" program for the betterment of the experience of the children playing in our leagues
For more information or to register for the on-line "Initiation Coach" program please refer to the Baseball Canada Website
MANDATORY For All House League, Community & Rep League Coaches & Assistant Coaches
Respect in Sport Policy
All House League Coaches & Assitant Coaches must take this course. All Community, Competitive and Performance level Coaches & Assistant Coaches identified on the Official Team Roster must complete this course otherwise fines, game forfeit's and/or dismisals will be applied
For more information or to register for the on-line "Respect in Sport" program please refer to the Baseball Alberta Website
MANDATORY For All Coaches & Assistant Coaches
RECOMMENDED For ALL House League Coaches & Assistants
SAMBA and Baseball Alberta recommends that all Coaches and Assistant Coaches within the Association complete the on-line "Initiation Coach" program for the betterment of the experience of the children playing in our leagues
Baseball Canada Message
The Canadian Association of Coaches has switched databases, ALL coaches must take this 60 minute FREE on-line Making Ethical Decisions (MED) Evaluation in order to be transferred from the old NCCP database (Levels 1 to 3) to the new NCCP database
For more information or to register for the FREE on-line "Making Ethical Decissions Evaluation" program please refer to the Baseball Canada Website
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SAMBA Hosted NCCP Coaching Clinics
Legion Memorial Ball Park (SAMBA's Clubhouse)
215 Sturgeon Road, St. Albert
Date & Time: April 20th & April 21st (9:00am to 4:00pm)
Cost: $50.00/Person/Module
(SAMBA will cover the costs for its members)
Contact: Ed Ewasiuk for more information and/or to register
SAMBA recommends that all Coaches and Assistant Coaches within the Association complete the Regional Training Modules for the betterment of the experience of the children playing in our leagues
ALL attendees MUST complete the on-line "Initiation Coach" program prior to attending the following classroom sessions:
Regional Training Modules Being Offered in this Clinic
Saturday April 20th
- Teaching & Learning Module
- Planning Module
Sunday April 21st
- Pitching & Catching Module
- Advanced Strategies Module
MMBA Hosted NCCP Coaching Clinics
Morinville Ray MacDonald Sports Arena
9908-104 Street, Morinville, AB
Date & Time: April 27th (9:00am to 4:00pm)
Cost: $50.00/Person/Module
(SAMBA will cover the costs for its members)
Contact: Kelly Phelan for more information
Regional Training Modules Being Offered in this Clinic
Saturday April 27th
- Initiation Module
- Skills Analysis Module
For a schedule of additional coaching clinics being offered in the greater Edmonton area, refer to the Baseball Alberta website
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SAMBA/MMBA Rally Cap Coaches Pilot Clinic
Morinville Ray MacDonald Sports Arena
9908-104 Street, Morinville, AB
Date & Time: April 28th (1:00pm to 4:00pm)
Cost: $50.00/Person
(SAMBA will cover the costs for its members)
Contact: Kelly Phelan for more information
Mandatory for ALL House League Rally Cap Coaches & Assistants
House League Ralley Cap Coaches and Co-Coaches - learn the basic drills and fundamentals for running effective Rally Cap programs and practices for your team. St. Albert's Midget Performance Coach, CJ will instruct and lead the clinic on Sunday. This is a great opportunity to learn how to instruct the proper techniques and fundamentals of the program to your players as you work with them throughout the season
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SAMBA Hosted Umpire/Coach Rules Clinic
Legion Memorial Ball Park (SAMBA's Clubhouse)
215 Sturgeon Road, St. Albert
Date & Time: April 25th (6:00pm to 9:00pm)
Cost: Free
Contact: Contact Ed Ewasiuk or refer to our "Umpires" page for more information
Mandatory For All House League, Community & Rep League Coaches & Assistant Coaches
Coach Education / Training Programs