COACHES CORNER

Different Hats. Baseball coaches wear many different hats, particularly when they’re training young players, many of whom are using a baseball glove for the first time. You might find yourself leading a fun activity one minute and reining in a distracted player the next.

Flexible. You must be flexible, because a drill that was meant to last ten minutes might need to be switched up after half that time to keep the players engaged.

Have fun. Above all, make sure everyone is enjoying themselves—including you!

Demanding and rewarding. Being a coach is demanding, but it’s also incredibly rewarding. There’s nothing quite like witnessing the thrill a young player gets when they make a nice hit or catch. And the lessons a child learns from a good coach can last a lifetime.

Develop good people. The objective isn’t just to develop better baseball players—it’s to develop well-rounded people who are disciplined, hard-working and able to work well with others.

Tremendous responsibility. Shaping the lives of young people is a tremendous responsibility. As a coach, you must do everything you can to foster a player’s love for the game, and to help them achieve their potential.



Be enthusiastic and let your personality come out. Good coaches seek out new ways to develop their knowledge of the game and how players learn. But it’s not just about what you teach. It’s about how you teach. Ultimately, it’s your personality and enthusiasm that will have the biggest impact on your players.

In the AMBA, the players - the kids - are why we do what we do. They are our most important assets. Our next most important assets are the people who work directly with players - THE COACHES. 

Our coaches are volunteers who put in countless hours and bring enthusiasm, knowledge, patience and a love of baseball to help the kids enjoy the game, improve as players and grow as young men and women. The AMBA values the contribution of our coaches and we want to do everything we can to support them. 



Our coaches have numerous opportunities to learn more about the game and to improve as coaches. AMBA coaches are trained in the National Coaching Certification Program in cooperation with Baseball Canada (NCCP), Baseball BC and the BCMBA. We also strive to make other coaching development opportunities available, both formal and informal.

This notice refers to 2024/2025. Confirm current course reimbursement arrangements and billing codes with AMBA before registering.

We want to give you all the opportunity to further your coaching resume. We are investing in our coaches and want to give you the tools you need to help train our next generation of baseball players.

NEW!

AMBA will compensate our coaches for any NCCP training that you take in 2024.

You can apply the following Association Billing code ABB2401 that is specific to Abbotsford when Registering for The BCMBA Coaches Conference 2025.

Note: If the online NCCP courses don't prompt for a code, the Association will reimburse the cost.

Don't Miss Out On Offered NCCP Training Courses! Get Ahead Of The Game And Register Now To Finish Your Courses Before The Season Begins. It's The Ideal Chance To Boost Your Skills And Be Season-Ready. There Is No Better Time!