CERTIFICATION and CLINICS

This clinic is Mandatory and will give 7U (Rally Cap) and 9U coaches the tools and confidence to ensure a great experience for parents, players, and coaches. During this clinic you will learn how to plan and run a practice as well as a game. (Hint) Having a plan before the practice starts will make things better! Practice plans will be laid out in detail so you will know what you need to do for each practice to make it fun for everyone.  

These 11U to 18U clinics help provide coaches the tools and confidence to ensure a great experience for parents, players and coaches.  Having a plan before the practice starts will make things better! Practice plans will be laid out in detail so you will know what you need to do for each practice to make it fun for everyone. 

All House League Clinics are Free for SAMBA Members.  To register for any of the clinics please email technical@stalbertbaseball.com 

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 fulfilled 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, who will ensure submission and payment follows prior to the end of each season.

Click on the following links for requirements and details

Steps to Becoming an NCCP Coach

Baseball AB NCCP Requirements

Coaching Association of Canada

Online Coach Education & Training Programs

Initiation Coach Course(s)

NCCP Registration Page

All Coaches and Assistant Coaches within SAMBA are required to complete the on-line "Initiation Coach" course for the betterment of the experience of the children playing in our leagues.

NCCP Coach Initiation in Sport (On-Line)

NCCP Coach Initiation in Baseball (On-Line) 

Respect in Sports

All Coaches and Assistant Coaches within SAMBA are required to take the "Respect in Sport" course. Failure to complete this one time course may result in fines, game forfeits, and/or dismissals at Rep and community level teams.

If you have completed "Respect in Sports" from a sport other than baseball, you can port this certification over. Click on the "Import Certificate" button below and it will guide you through the process.

Respect in Sport Program

Coach Clinics and Training Sessions

Baseball Canada Reach Higher Program, the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) is here to help you be the best coach that you can be. When you take an NCCP clinic, you'll gain baseball technical abilities as well as leadership and decision making skills.  NCCP training will open doors to new opportunities in coaching and in life.

NOTE: ALL attendees MUST complete the on-line Initiation Coach Module prior to attending any of the following NCCP Classroom/Coaching Clinic

Register with Baseball Alberta or the NCCP website

Cost: $50.00/Person/Module (free for SAMBA Coaches)

Contact: Technical Director  for more information or 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.

Contact::  Technical Director or Umpire Coordinator