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
SAMBA Hosted NCCP Coaching Clinic
Legion Memorial Ball Park (SAMBA's Clubhouse)
215 Sturgeon Road, St. Albert
Date & Time: April 24th & 25th (9:00am to 4:00pm)
Cost: $50.00/Person/Module
(SAMBA will cover the costs for its members)
Contact: Trent Bronson 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
- Initiation Module
- Introduction to Competition Teaching & Learning Module
- Introduction to Competition Skills Analysis Module
- Introduction to Competition Planning Module
For a schedule of additional coaching clinics being offered in the greater Edmonton area, refer to the Baseball Alberta website
SAMBA/Tigers Hosted House League Coach Clinic
Servus Credit Union Place (North Field)
400 Campbell Road, St. Albert
Date & Time: April 26th & 27th (6:00pm to 8:00pm)
Cost: Free
Contact: Trent Bronson for more information and/or to register
RECOMMENDED For ALL House League Coaches & Assistants
House League Coaches and Co-Coaches - Ralley Cap (T-Ball) to Midget Level, bring your kids/players out and learn the basic drills and fundamentals for running effective practices for your team. St. Albert Tigers will instruct and lead the clinic on Monday night, coaches will then lead the clinic on Tuesday night under the supervision of the Tigers. This is a great opportunity to learn how to instruct the proper techniques and fundamentals of the game to your players as you work with them throughout the season
SAMBA Hosted Umpire/Coach Rules Clinic
Legion Memorial Ball Park (SAMBA's Clubhouse)
215 Sturgeon Road, St. Albert
Date & Time: April 29th (6:00pm to 9:00pm)
Cost: Free
Contact: Refer to our "Umpires" page for more information
MANDATORY For All House League, Community & Rep League Coaches & Assistant Coaches