Hello NSBA Parents, Coaches and Volunteers,
The coach development cycle is starting soon. We will have more to share on this, including several internal development opportunities in addition to the mandatory NCCP training, but one great opportunity provided by BC Minor Baseball is their annual coaches conference. This year, the BC Minor Coaches Conference will take place from January 31 – February 2, 2025 at the Langley Events Centre.
As in past years, NSBA will cover the cost for coaches to attend. Please contact president@northshorebaseball.ca and include the division you coached in last year, and the division you are planning to coach in for 2025, in order to get a code.
NSBA and BC Minor Baseball have been working towards mandatory coach certifications (especially at the 13U, 15U, and 18U divisions) and this is the perfect opportunity to get ahead of certification before coaching activities ramp up. All organizations who are part of BC Minor Baseball, there is an early push to get coaches trained. Believe me from experience it is much easier to get them started in the winter and avoid the pressure of taking courses in season.
Even if you are not currently certain that you are a coach this year, it is highly recommended that potential coaches (especially at the 5U-11U divisions) start on their path towards certification. Also from experience I can say that knocking out 1 or 2 courses a year in the early ages really helps lighten the load when you reach the 13U and above levels.
Not to mention there is a lot of value that helps coaches do a great job for our athletes.
COACHES CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
BCMBA Coaches Conference Flyer
STEP 1
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- Please email me directly for a registration code to cover the registration fee at:
president@northshorebaseball.ca
- Please email me directly for a registration code to cover the registration fee at:
STEP 2
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- Sign Up for a BC Minor – SportsEngine Account (if you do not already have one).
Create an Account
- Sign Up for a BC Minor – SportsEngine Account (if you do not already have one).
STEP 3
NCCP COURSES REGISTRATION
BCMBA Coaches Conference Flyer – NCCP Training
In addition, the first batch of NCCP training courses have been scheduled. NSBA fully covers the cost of NCCP certification for its coaches. The best part about the courses below is that they are all FREE for anyone registered for the coaching conference. This is a GREAT way to get yourself up the certification curve, especially if you are new to BC Minor, and the coaching conference has lots of great speakers every year.
STEP 1
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- Sign Up Here to get a National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) # if you do not already have one.
Baseball Canada NCCP
- Sign Up Here to get a National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) # if you do not already have one.
STEP 2
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- Sign Up for a BC Minor – SportsEngine Account (if you do not already have one).
Create an Account
- Sign Up for a BC Minor – SportsEngine Account (if you do not already have one).
STEP 3
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- Once you have completed Steps 1 and 2 or if you already have logins for these 2 sites, register:
2025 Coaches Conference NCCP Training Registration
- Once you have completed Steps 1 and 2 or if you already have logins for these 2 sites, register:
Thank you Coaches!
Nicholas Van Dyk, Co-President
president@northshorebaseball.ca
North Shore Baseball Association