Coaching and Development Approach

Coaching

Our program is primarily volunteer coaches, with some paid coaches as they are available. This year, we will begin having regular coach meetings to share learning and best practices, as well as gather feedback from coaches.

We also maintain standards for our coaching. See our Coaches’ Code of Conduct here.

Coach selection criteria

Coaches are selected by the MISB program staff with the input of the Select Working Group. The committee will use information from the application, general knowledge, and past experiences to make their decisions. 

• Coaching experience:  Previous head coach experience in any youth sport.

• Baseball coaching experience: Assistant or head, number of years, level of play, tournament experience.

• Organization and time management: Must be able to organize and plan a practice, pre-game routine, pitching rotations, etc.  Also must have the personal time available for the various scheduling demands that coaching requires.

• Baseball knowledge: The candidate understands the rules and strategies of baseball at their respective age level.

• Player development: Candidates should be able to develop all players in regards to baseball fundamentals and sportsmanship.