COACHES CORNER

• SPRING 2025

  • Registration will close on January 27th, so be sure to sign up soon.

  • Our draft will take place shortly after registration closes, emails will be sent what coaches were selected and when draft will be

  • We will start practices around February 3rd.

  • Games will begin on March 8th and the season will consist of 12 games plus post-season playoffs.

  • We will have a spring break from April 12th to 20th, with games resuming on April 21st.

  • Spring league will end on May 2nd, with playoffs starting around May 5th for all divisions except Tee Ball.

    We look forward to seeing you this season!

    Sincerely,

    Stan Thompson-League President

• Northwest now has player agents. The role of these individuals is to make sure all divisions are following league and Cal Ripken/Babe Ruth rules. They are here to answer parent and coach questions throughout the season. If we don't know, we can't improve. You can find contact information for Stan Thompson and JJ Toledo under board members on our website

• All coaches will be required to attend a coaches clinic at Northwest Baseball before the season starts. The clinic will be given by North High coach Stan Thompson. Stan has over 20 years of coaching experience and has attended several coaching clinics around the country. This clinic will help new coaches and even those who have been coaching a while learn new skills they can pass on to their players. 

• Each team will be required to assign 8 volunteers over the age of 13 in the snack bar once in the season. If a team doesn't sign up or show for a time slot they will lose 2 points in the standings at the end of Fall ball. If a team doesn't show for snack bar duty in our Spring league, teams will not be eligible to participate in playoffs. 

• Teams are required to provide a team sponsor each season of $400. We have so many amazing businesses in town who would love to help with just a phone call about the league and your player. If a team doesn't obtain a sponsor they will lose 2 points in standings at end of season. The sponsorship helps pay for uniforms and other league expenses. 

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•  ALL COACHES MUST COMPLETE SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION TRAINING AND A BACKGROUND CHECK PRIOR TO OPENING DAY. IF YOU HAVE A CURRENT SEXUAL ABUSE TRAINING CERTIFICATE YOU CAN UPLOAD IT TO YOUR ANKORED PROFILE WHEN IT'S CREATED. BACKGROUND CHECKS ARE GOOD FOR 2 YEARS AND 10 YEARS FOR SEXUAL ABUSE TRAINING. IF THIS ISN'T COMPLETED BY FIRST PRACTICE, YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON THE FIELD. 

Background & Abuse Training is good for 2 season FROM when you took it.

Here is the link to complete this training. ONLY do this if you have been selected as a coach, as this is a charge that the league takes on. If you take the training and are not chosen as a coach, you will be billed the fees.

***ONLY DO THIS IF YOU HAVE BEEN SELECTED AS A HEAD OR ASSISTANT COACH. WE ARE CHARGED FOR EACH SUBMISSION!!!***

Got technical issues or need support from Ankored? Please submit a ticket here  and someone from their team will get back to you as soon as possible!

FIELD GROOMING PROCEDURES----ESTIMATED TIME - 30 MINUTES

• Rake the mound, home plate and sliding areas around bases.

• Redistribute displaced dirt/clay at around the mound, home plate, sliding areas and player positions areas in a smooth and level manner.

• Roll or tamp positional areas and base paths to re-compact infield mix.

• Drag skinned areas by hand or with a tractor cart.

• Rake and drag base paths by hand.

• Hose down skinned areas with enough water to moisten to a depth of ¼”. Hose down mound and home plate area with enough water to prevent dust.

• Outline batters boxes and line boxes with field spray paint.

• Line the bases.

• Set bases, sweep home plate and pitchers mound

It is the responsibility of  BOTH teams to prepare the field for game play.  After each game it is the responsibility of BOTH teams to clean the field and make sure all field equipment is put away and locked up after the game or at the end of the game day.  Don't be afraid to ask for parents to assist with field preparation

CAL RIPKEN/BABE RUTH BAT RULES

YOUR RESPONSIBILITY AS A COACH

Coaching at all levels involves much more than making out a lineup, hitting infield/outfield, throwing batting practice, or coaching third base.  Coaching involves accepting the responsibility you face when parents put their children into your care.  As a coach, you will be called to do the following:

• Provide a safe physical environment

• Communicate in a positive way

• Teach the fundamental skills of baseball

• Teach the rules of baseball

• Direct players in competition

• Help your players become fit and value fitness

• Help young people develop character

• Be respectful to your players, parents, coaches, and umpires! Remember, these are the responsibilities you volunteered for as a coach.  

Remember, these are the responsibilities you volunteered for as a coach. Every player is an individual. You must provide a wholesome environment in which every player has the opportunity to learn how to play the game without fear while having a fun and enjoying the overall baseball experience.