FOUNDATIONS OF COACHING SOFTBALL
eLEARNING MODULE TOOLKIT
Below is a list of the Toolkit resources to support you in completing the Foundations of Coaching Softball eLearning module.
You should bookmark this page to quickly return to access all these resources. You can also log-in to the Foundations of Coaching Softball module through The Locker and click on the Toolkit icon at the top of the screen. Now that you have started or completed this e-Learning module, you will always have access to this module should you wish to return to it.
On this Toolkit landing page, the resources have been grouped according to the section within the module where they are needed. Under the Media column, you will find a link to the latest version (indicated by the version number and date) for each document in PDF and/or Word format (if applicable).
If you would like to download all the toolkit documents as a group, click here to download a compressed zip file with all the documents. Note: You will still need to download Softball Canada’s LTPD Guide and ADM documents separately by clicking on the links below. These documents are not part of the compressed file.
Should you require the French version of the resource, simply click on “Français ” in the top right corner of your screen.
If you have any questions about this page or comments about these resources, please contact Angela Ballantyne (aballantyne@softball.ca) at Softball Canada.
| RESOURCE | VERSION | MEDIA |
| BECOMING A COACH | ||
| Pre-Season Player Questionnaire | v.2 (Sept.28-2018) | PDF | WORD |
| Top Five Reasons Kids Play Sports (Active for Life Website) | WEB PAGE | |
| Softball Canada - Coaching Landing Page | WEB PAGE | |
| What Training Do I Need? | WEB PAGE | |
| Training vs. Certification (Coaching Association of Canada Website) | WEB PAGE | |
| LONG-TERM PLAYER DEVELOPMENT | ||
| Softball Canada Long-Term Player Development: LTPD Resources (including LTPD Guide and ADM) | WEB PAGE | |
| Growth and Development Table | v.2 (Sept.28-2018) | |
| Softball Canada - Long-Term Player Development Landing Page | WEB PAGE | |
| Sport for Life Resource - Developing Physical Literacy: A Guide for Parents of Children Ages 0 to 12 | WEB PAGE | |
| What is Physical Literacy? (video) (Physical Literacy Website) | VIDEO | |
| Physical Literacy for Life (Definition) | WEB PAGE | |
| Sport for Life: Physical Literacy Landing Page | WEB PAGE | |
| Sport for Life: Physical Literacy Resources (for Download) | WEB PAGE | |
| 150 Activities to Plan and Deliver in Practice (Coaching Association of Canada) | WEB PAGE | |
| Active for Life: Activities Page | WEB PAGE | |
| Sample Activities: - River Bank - Bucket Toss (Golf) - Running Long Jump - Tag |
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| SKILL DEVELOPMENT | ||
| Softball Canada Long-Term Player Development: LTPD Resources (Including LTPD Guide and ADM) | WEB PAGE | |
| Stages of Skill Development | v.2.1 (Sept.28-2018) | |
| Practice Conditions | v.2 (Sept.28-2018) | |
| Teaching Methods | v.2 (Sept.28-2018) | |
| SAFETY | ||
| Life in the Fast Lane | ||
| Recommended Bat Weights by Age | ||
| Softball Canada Facility Safety Checklist (Diamond) | PDF | WORD | |
| Softball Canada Facility Safety Checklist (Gym) | PDF | WORD | |
| Government of Canada’s Lightning Safety and Preparedness Fact Sheet | WEB PAGE | |
| Softball Canada Inclement Weather Policy | WEB PAGE | |
| Steps to Follow when an Injury Occurs | v.2 (Sept.28-2018) | PDF | WORD |
| Emergency Action Plan Template | v.2 (Sept.28-2018) | PDF | WORD |
| Emergency Action Plan Example | v.2 (Sept.28-2018) | PDF | WORD |
| Emergency Action Plan Checklist | v.2 (Sept.28-2018) | PDF | WORD |
| Medical Information | v.2 (Sept.28-2018) | PDF | WORD |
| First Aid Kit Checklist | v.2 (Sept.28-2018) | PDF | WORD |
| Concussion Recognition Tool | Latest version available on this web page | WEB PAGE |
| Pre-season Concussion Education Sheet | Latest version available on this web page | WEB PAGE |
| Softball Canada: Concussion Protocol | Latest version available on this web page | WEB PAGE |
| Return to Play Guidelines | Latest version available on this web page | WEB PAGE |
| Concussion Resources (Coaching Association of Canada) | WEB PAGE | |
| Making Head Way in Sport (Concussion e-Learning created by the Coaching Association of Canada) | WEB PAGE | |
| COACHING PROCESS | ||
| Softball Canada: Coaching Resources Page | WEB PAGE | |
| Practice Plan Structure | v.2 (Sept.28-2018) | PDF | WORD |
| Practice Plan Template | v.2 (Sept.28-2018) | PDF | WORD |
| Self-Reflection Checklist | v.2 (Sept.28-2018) | PDF | WORD |
| Practice Planning Checklist | v.2 (Sept.28-2018) | PDF | WORD |
| Practice Plan – Example – Timbits Softball | v.2 (Sept.28-2018) | |
| Practice Plan – Example – U12 Coaches Guide | v.2 (Sept.28-2018) | |
| WORKING WITH PARENTS | ||
| Meeting Notice for Parents/Guardians and Player (Template) | v.2 (Sept.28-2018) | PDF | WORD |
| Introductory Email for Parents/Guardians and Players (Template) | v.2 (Sept.28-2018) | PDF | WORD |
| Pre-Season Parent/Guardian Questionnaire | v.2 (Sept.28-2018) | PDF | WORD |
| Pre-Season Player Questionnaire | v.2 (Sept.28-2018) | PDF | WORD |
| Medical Information | v.2 (Sept.28-2018) | PDF | WORD |
| Player Information List | v.2 (Sept.28-2018) | PDF | WORD |
| Parent/Guardian Code of Conduct | v.2 (Sept.28-2018) | PDF | WORD |
| Coaches’ Code of Conduct | v.2 (Sept.28-2018) | PDF | WORD |
| Player’s Rights and Responsibilities | v.2 (Sept.28-2018) | PDF | WORD |
HELPFUL WEBSITES
| ORGANIZATION | DESCRIPTION | MEDIA |
| Softball Canada | The Canadian Amateur Softball Association, commonly known as Softball Canada, is a not-for-profit National Sport Organization (NSO) based in Ottawa, Ontario. It is recognized and financially supported by the Government of Canada as the National Governing Body for the sport of softball. | WEBSITE |
| Coaching Association of Canada | The Coaching Association of Canada unites stakeholders and partners in its commitment to raising the skills and stature of coaches, and ultimately expanding their reach and influence. Through its programs, the CAC empowers coaches with knowledge and skills, promotes ethics, fosters positive attitudes, builds competence, and increases the credibility and recognition of coaches. | WEBSITE |
| Sport for Life (S4L) | The Sport for Life Society, incorporated as a nationally registered not for profit organization, exists to build physical literacy and improve the quality of sport based on Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD). | WEBSITE |
| Physical Literacy | Two organizations have collaborated to deliver www.physicalliteracy.ca – Sport for Life Society, a national non-profit, and Physical Literacy for Life, a charitable organization. This website is meant to inform you about programs, partnerships, projects, best practices, research, leading-edge innovations, and opportunities within the physical literacy movement. Sport for Life has three key outcomes: physical literacy development, excellence in sport, and a Canadian population that is active for life. Physical Literacy for Life has been established to combat the issue of decreased physical activity, and the many diseases and health issues caused by inactivity. Through education, research, and the impact of innovative projects, Physical Literacy for Life inspires kids and families to live healthier, more physically active lives. | WEBSITE |
| Active for Life (A4L) | Active for Life is a Canadian not-for-profit social initiative created to help parents give their children the right start in life through the development of physical literacy. | WEBSITE |
