FW: SOFTBALL CANADA RELEASES U12 COACHES GUIDE

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SOFTBALL CANADA RELEASES U12 COACHES GUIDE 


NORTH YORK, ON- Softball Ontario is pleased to share information
about Softball Canada’s U12 Coaches Guide: Tools for Coaching
Success! (a the first of a series of coaching guides).  This
guide has been created by Softball Canada to increase the knowledge
of coaches and improve the development of players. Additional
Coaches Guides for other age categories are currently being developed.

Softball Canada is extremely proud of our new U12 Coaches Guide'
stated Kevin Quinn, President of Softball Canada. 'This is a
fine example of what can be accomplished when Softball Canada
and its Provincial and Territorial partners work together to
improve our sport. A very deep and profound congratulations goes
out to all who took a part in developing this exceptional coaching
tool for our current and future coaches. This tool will also
allow coaches to add their own drills as they further develop
their coaching skills.'

The information in the U12 Coaches Guide: Tools for Coaching
Success! is based on the Learning to Train Stage (L2T) of Softball
Canada's Long-Term Player Development (LTPD) model, ensuring
it is both age and stage appropriate. The guide contains a season's
worth of practice plans divided into four training phases, with
each phase having its own objectives and outcomes. This will
assist softball coaches with the critical skill of developing
and conducting sequential and well-organized practices. The practice
plans are laid out in a manner that is very easy to follow and
to work with. Each drill is described in detail, including a
list of equipment that is required and a time limit to ensure
that the practice is kept on track. Each guide is contained in
a binder which allows the coach to remove the appropriate practice
plan and bring it to the field with them.

Coaches can use the information in the 'Key Teaching Points'
section of the guide to ensure that the players are not simply
doing the drills, but are instead learning the skills and game.
Each drill also contains a clearly illustrated diagram to allow
for easy understanding of the drills. Beyond these valuable practice
plans, the guide contains sections on practice planning, dynamic
warm-up routines, cool-down routines, and key teaching points
for each skill. This fantastic new resource means that age-appropriate
practices and information are now at the fingertips of every
softball coach in Canada.

Beginner coaches can simply follow the practice plans as they
are laid out, and rest assured, the players and the team will
improve the skills prioritized for their age category and LTPD
stage over the course of the season. Experienced coaches can
use these practice plans as a guideline and modify them to meet
the individual needs of their players and team.

For more information on how to purchase the U12 Coaches Guide:
Tools for Coaching Success! please complete the order form under
the following link and sent it to Nancy Huang at Softball Ontario:

http://www.softballontario.ca/content/view/145/101/


Softball Ontario delivers the National Coaching Certification
Program and Coach Education on behalf of Softball Canada and
the Coaching Association of Canada in the Province of Ontario.
 If you have any questions regarding the Softball Ontario Coaches
Program or the National Coaching Certification Program, please
contact Steph Sutton via email at ssutton at softballontairo.ca

 

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Softball Ontario is the governing body for the sport of softball
in Ontario. Our goal is to promote and develop the sport of softball
for its athletes, officials and volunteers by providing programs
and services at all levels of competitions.

 
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