Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming an Accredited Softball Coach

Becoming an accredited softball coach with Softball Australia is a fulfilling endeavor that requires dedication, passion, and a commitment to learning. By following these steps, you'll be well on your way to making a positive impact on the softball community and helping players reach their full potential. So, lace up your coaching shoes and embark on this exciting journey today!

Whether you're a seasoned player looking to transition into coaching, a parent, or partner, or someone who simply loves the game, this step-by-step guide will walk you through the process of becoming an accredited coach.

Softball Australia’s Coaching Pathway received an update to accreditation labels which took effect in 2020. Where previous accreditation has been defined by ‘Levels’, new titles have been created to better define the various areas of coaching. The new pathway begins with Foundation, to Performance Talent, to High Performance Elite, to Master.

Foundation Coaching Pathway

Foundation Coaching is the first level of accreditation that Softball Australia offers. 

You begin the accreditation by completing the Sport Australia online course - Coaching essential skills. You also are required to sign the Coaches Code of Conduct 

Coaching Prerequisites (Essential Skills Course & Coaches Code of Conduct)

There are four softball-specific courses that are self-paced and delivered online via Softball Australia. 

The first is a beginner course which requires no experience and the next three require some additional certificates to be completed. The links to all four courses are below:

• Softball Batter Up Coaching Induction

• Softball Fundamental Skills

• Softball Training and Practice

• Softball Managing Games

The final component of the foundation accreditation is a face-to-face Coaching Competency Assessment. Once you have completed the prerequisites and online modules you will register for the assessment. 

For more information on specific courses, accreditation levels, and procedures, visit https://www.softball.org.au/programs/coaching/ or email the SSSA Coaching Coordinator at coach@sssa.org.au.

All information and images have been sourced from the Softball Australia website (https://www.softball.org.au/).