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For baseball and softball tournament coaches, there is a requirement to complete the Little League Diamond Leader Training Program (https://www.littleleague.org/diamondleader/?fbclid=IwAR1mUYRFnctRW_wxHcnicagQ4HTUuLi5UGFhcVOm_8jKykvTianqzjhwk-Y). The program focuses on the social and emotional aspects of coaching. It consists of several one to two minute videos with an optional review test at the end. The total training can be completed in 30 minutes and a certificate is emailed to you upon completion.

Trout Lake hosts Girls Jamboree on April 23, 2023. There were over 35 participants and we thank Kristy Watson and her crew for leading the event!

Congratulations to the coaches who attended the Al Herback Coaching Clinics held in Vancouver on April 4 & 5, 2023. Coaches ranged from Tball to Majors and were from Jericho (D1), Kerrisdale (D1), Lynn Valley (D5), Mount Seymour (D5), Hastings (D6), and New Westminster (D6).

See more photos here.

Thank you to all the coaches from Central Saanich, Beacon Hill, National, Layritz and Hampton Little Leagues from D7 in Victoria for participating in the Al Herback Coaching Clinic held on April 1, 2023.

See more photos here.

Congratulations to all the coaches who participated in the NCCP training on March 3 to 5, 2023. The participants were:

• Michael Bonn (Jericho LL, D1)
• Trevor Deshane (Whalley LL, D3)
• Michael Hickey (Hastings LL, D6)
• Brian MacLeod (South Vancouver LL, D6)
• Moto Mukai (South Vancouver LL, D6)
• Mike Samilski (Hastings LL, D6)
• Chad Sayers (Langley LL, D3)
• Julien Sellgren (Jericho LL, D1)
• Robin Thompson (Whalley LL, D3)

As leagues prepare for the coming season, Little League BC is pleased to offer an online Grass Roots Coaching Clinic for new coaches on April 8th at 7:00 pm to kick off the season.

Instructor:           Al Forman

National Coaching Certification Program Master Facilitator Instructor

Canadian Grassroots National Coach of the Year 2010

BC Girls Baseball Instructional Program – Director of Player Development

Retired elementary school teacher

Join us for an online discussion with Al Forman, focused on grass roots coaching.  Al will share his thoughts on how to deliver fun practices for 5-9 year-olds.  After the session there will be an opportunity to ask Al questions and get his perspectives on youth coaching.

Interested coaches need to register in advance by emailing sgustavson63@icloud.com with their name and the name of their Little League.  Registered participants will be sent a link to join the April 8th clinic.

Registered participants will also receive a Teaching for Tomorrow - Playing the Game Coaching Manual (manuals will be distributed to registered participants by your local Little League following the clinic).

MISSED THE CLINIC?  WATCH IT HERE!