WHS Coach Requirements (U9 and older)
Note: For Learn to Play (U7) Coach Volunteers, you must complete section A below only, and attend the Timbits Parents Meeting.
A) Immediate Requirements To Become a Coach
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All prospective coaches must please fill out the following application form for consideration in the upcoming Season. Once evaluations are complete and teams are formed, coaches will be contacted. Coaching applications will be considered based on number of applications per team and coaching experience. WHS 2025 Coach Application
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Police Checks are 100% administered by Calgary Minor Softball
Please follow their process to ensure you have your security clearance
Calgary Minor Police Check Process
VSP Letter (if you are outside Calgary) -
Details and link to the course on our RIS Page
This course MUST be the Activity Leaders edition.
Once completed, or if you already have a RIS #, submit your Certificate # to WHS on our Google Form -
One time online course through Softball.ca. Foundations of Coaching Softball (FOCS) is Softball Canada’s first online National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) modules developed to introduce new and experienced coaches to the foundational skills of coaching and softball-specific coaching concepts.
Please submit your NCCP through our Coach Application or our Google NCCP# Tracker -
New course requirement for Head Coaches to take during the 2024 season. Highly recommended for all Coaches to take this course! Head Coaches: Contact WHS for a FREE access code and we will cover the cost of the course! Access the course here
B) Coach Pre-Season Meetings
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WHS Pre Season Sessions Sign up below!
APRIL 6 at 12:00- 3:00 PM
2025 SPRING COACH DEVELOPMENT SERIES: Coaching the General Softball Skills
APRIL 13 at 1:00-2:30 PM
2025 SPRING COACH DEVELOPMENT SERIES: Introduction to Coaching / Coaching for New Players
April 20 at 3:00-5:30 PM
2025 SPRING COACH DEVELOPMENT SERIES: Coaching Advanced Tactical Softball Strategy
April 23 at 7-9:30 PM
C) Optional Formal NCCP Training
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Further information on the Softball Alberta Website
D) Learn From our Coach Resources
You can access them on our Coach Resources page.

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