Good reply.
I think coaches have to build a resume for sure and training shows commitment. You require your players be students of the game and then you as a coach are not yourself, then that's an issue for me. At the very least they should have background checks, concussion certs, CPR, etc. Especially if they are in an "elite" organization, but in all levels.
I think organizations should have coaches up to date on some basics at least and have a resume ready for families, especially if this coach is going to be the face of the players recruitment at some point. The bigger the org and the promises, the better the requirements should be.
This is not for anything, but this is what I have for myself. Just as an example of a resume I would send out for coaching opportunities or for my families to review:
Professional Summary
Versatile Softball Coach who is able to coach competitive Fastpitch softball teams. Adept at utilizing the talents of players creating a strong team environment and emphasizing personal and team growth. Experienced in high level Fastpitch softball, having coached well over 1000 softball games and over 200 players across all age groups and experiences.
Core Qualifications
· Experienced in getting the most of the player and team, putting them in the best position to be successful
· Pride myself in the knowledge of situational softball and critical execution of the mental game
· Physically fit
· Able to develop strong relationships with players and their families
· Strong understanding of the rules of softball
· Experience in coaching in high level travel and showcase competitions
· Able to maintain good working relationships with players after they have left the team
· Ability to merge old and new school approaches and open to new ideas and player/coaching input
· Familiar with the college recruiting of players and the do’s and don’ts
Experience
Head Softball Coach
2008 – 2013 (9u-14u)
Recreational OGSO Garrettsville youth softball
· Proud to pull several players and families back into local softball, after bad experiences with coaches and league officials.
· Won District championship at 11u
· Overall coaching record across age divisions 45-24
Board member and President of Garrettsville Youth Softball
2011 – 2013
· Organize documentation, background checks, concussion certifications, rosters, fees and fundraisers.
· Assisted in the development of players, coaches, teams for the league
Travel Softball Coach Ohio/PA Outlaws
2010-2015, 2017 (10u-15u)
· Assisted in tryouts, evaluation of talent, practice and warm up routines, coaching fundamentals, recruiting and showcasing players to play in college.
· Teams played in and won many travel softball tournaments, qualifying for both ASA and PGF national events over several years.
· Played games all over Ohio, PA, NC, NY, KY
· Hosted travel tournaments, assisted in organizing and running them.
· 34-16-1 record in 2017 playing as a true 15u team in mostly 18u tournaments
Manager/head coach Garrettsville Strong charity team
2014
· 5-0 Won only tournament we entered to raise money for charity
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https://weeklyvillager.com/garrettsvillestrong-softball-team-wins-tournament/
Head coach Lady Lookouts Premier showcase team
2015-2016 (14u)
· Primary talent evaluator at tryouts, recruiting, showcasing players for college coaches
· 28-13 Summer record playing in high level showcase and national qualifier events
· Qualified for both ASA and PGF nationals, playing in PGF nationals in Illinois
· Majority of this roster going on to play in college
Manager/head coach organization President USA Patriots WWAST Lady Warriors travel teams (9u-18u teams)
2013-present
· These charity teams are on first come first serve, all experience levels, no tryouts or practices. We figure out what we have in early warm-ups and tournament pool play games and set up the lineups accordingly. We play in only regular full travel team competitions.
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https://weeklyvillager.com/quite-a-tribute-by-the-wounded-warrior-amputee-softball-team/
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https://www.facebook.com/WWASTLadyWarriors
· Most recently playing for charity, went 5-1 and 2nd place at 18u tournament July 19-21
· Fall 2019 record for our 18u summer team 14-4, while recruiting new players
Assistant softball coach James A Garfield High School
Present-
Training and certifications:
OHSAA ASA USA Umpire certification
2014
Volunteer coach educated ASA USA A.C.E. certification and background check
2011-present
NFHS Concussion in sports certification
04/30/2019
NFHS Fundamentals of coaching certification
01/04/2020
NFHS First Aid for Coaches certification
01/05/2020
NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest Training certification
01/05/2020
OHSFSCA Ohio Coaches Clinic
2016
2017
2020