Softball Saskatchewan is happy to present the coaching pathways which should make getting your coaching requirements easier for the 2024 season.
For instructions on how to access the Foundations of Coaching Softball (FOCS) and Making Ethical Decisions (MED) certification information, please read below. For info on Respect in Sport (RiS) please see the RiS portion of our website.
If you cannot find your coaching category below, you only need your Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders and do not need a "pathway."
Community Coach Pathway (NOT attending a Western or Canadian Championship)
U11 A/B Girls | 1 Coach |
U11 'Open' Boys | 1 Coach |
U13 B/C Girls | 1 Coach |
U13 'Open' Boys | 1 Coach |
U15 B/C Girls | 1 Coach |
U15 'Open' Boys | 1 Coach |
U17 B/C Girls | 1 Coach |
U17 'Open' Boys | 1 Coach |
U20C Girls | 1 Coach |
U20 'Open' Boys | 1 Coach |
Competition Introduction Pathway
U13A Girls | Westerns | 1 Coach Certified |
U13 'Open' Boys | Westerns | 1 Coach Certified |
U15A Girls | Canadians | Head Coach Certified |
Assistant Coaches Trained | ||
Westerns | 1 Coach Certified | |
U15 'Open' Boys | Canadians | Head Coach Certified |
Assistant Coaches Trained | ||
Westerns | 1 Coach Certified | |
U17A Girls | Canadians | Head Coach Certified |
Assistant Coaches Trained | ||
Westerns | 1 Coach Certified | |
U17 'Open' Boys | Canadians | Head Coach Certified |
Assistant Coaches Trained | ||
Westerns | Head Coach Certified | |
U19A Women's | Canadians | Head Coach Certified |
Assistant Coaches Trained | ||
U19B Girls | Westerns | 1 Coach Certified |
U20 'Open' Men's | Canadians | Head Coach Certified |
Assistant Coaches Trained | ||
U23A Women's | Canadians | Head Coaches |
Women's 'A' | Canadians | Head Coaches |
U23A Men's | Canadians | Head Coach Certified |
Men's 'A' | Canadians | Head Coach Certified |
FOCS online modules are a prerequisite for many coaches before they continue on to taking their Making Ethical Decisions (MED). FOCS has 2 parts.
In order to obtain your FOCS - Part 1 and/or 2 you must go to www.coach.ca
Coaches need to take their MED after their FOCS. In order to obtain your MED Online Evaluation you have 2 options:
Option #1: Take the online module prior to the exam for a fee of $50 and have an unlimited number of chances to pass the evaluation at no extra cost. Go to CAS (Coaches Association of Saskatchewan) to find this: https://saskcoach.ca/nccp-training/upcoming-courses/. If they do not have any courses available please email them directly off of that page under "Contact Us." Please do not email us as this is not our course and we will not be able to help you.
Option #2: Try to do the evaluation without the online module for a fee of $85 and with 2 chances to pass. If you do not pass, then you will be locked out of the exam until you complete the online module for a fee of $50. In order to access the MED Online Evaluation you must go to www.coach.ca
Click HERE for information on the evaluation process, and click HERE for the application form.
Softball Competition-Development focuses on coaches working with athletes in the Train-to-Train and Train-to-Compete stages of Softball Canada’s LTPD model. Certification in this context is required for Canada Summer Games and to be eligible as a National Team Coach. This training involves both softball specific content over 2 weekend clinics, as well as 6 multi-sport modules offered through Coaches Association of Saskatchewan. Once coaches have completed both weekends they will have Competition-Development In-Training status, and will move to Trained status once the 6 multi-sport modules have been completed. To become Competition-Development Certified, coaches will also need to fully complete the evaluation process.
Please note, this is not the Certification required for coaching at Canadian Championships. Coaches attending these Competition-Development clinics should already be Trained and/or Certified in Competition-Introduction.
The Softball Saskatchewan Competition-Development Clinics will consist of Weekend 1 being replaced by 5 zoom sessions (3 hours each) and Weekend 2 will be in-person held in Saskatoon. The in-person will run Friday evening, and all day Saturday and Sunday. Specific details, schedule, and location will be sent out to registered participants prior to the clinic.
Weekend 1 - (Replaced with 5 Zoom Sessions) - 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM - September 18, 25, October 2, 9 & 16
Weekend 2 - In-Person Clinic (Saskatoon) - October 25 - 27
You must attend all dates!
If you have an question please contact Jacqueline at jac@softball.sk.ca.