Coach - Have you confirmed with your Provincial/Territorial Association whether you have the appropriate level of coaching for the team you are associated with?
Coach - Does your coaching philosophy incorporate and/or reflect principles of fair play, respect, fun, etc.?
Coach - Do you work to ensure the mental (intellectual/emotional), physical, cultural, and spiritual needs of your athletes are met?
Coach - Have you explored professional development opportunities that can help create a safe and inclusive environment for athletes (i.e., Aboriginal Coaching Module, Coaching Athletes with a Disability, Keeping Girls in Sport, etc.)?
Coach - Do you ensure team equipment is of appropriate size and in good condition? That facilities are safe; the space is suitable, clean, and well maintained?
Coach - Do you ensure your practice-to-competition ratios align with the appropriate Long Term Player Development (LTPD) stage recommendation to support appropriate player development?
Coach - Are all programs and practices detailed, made using a consistent format, and completed in advance?
Coach - Do you consider Softball Canada’s Athlete Development Matrix (ADM) when developing practice plans?
Coach - Do you reference the Athlete Development Matrix (ADM) and legend for skill development (introduce, develop, consolidate, refine, maintain) when evaluating athletes?
Coach - Do you support, promote, and use a developmentally appropriate pitching program to support your athletes? (i.e., Canpitch)
Coach - Do you encourage athletes to play multiple positions?
Coach - Do you collect and share player development data that could support a future Provincial/Territorial or National data collection initiative? (i.e., Gold Medal Profile standards if applicable to the stage of development)
Coach - Have you extended the length of your team’s season to provide athletes with additional development opportunities (i.e., indoor sessions, winter training, etc.)?
Coach - Are you aware of and do you support the organizational values of your Provincial/Territorial Body and Local Association?
Coach - Do you work to ensure that everyone feels safe and that they belong regardless of ability and background?
Association - Does your association ensure local facilities are safe, suitable, clean, and well maintained for all age groups & ability levels?
Association - Does your association work to offer affordable and barrier free access to participants?
Association - Does your association acknowledge Long Term Player Development and work to incorporate its principles when developing or reviewing programs?
Association - Does your association encourage coaches to obtain the appropriate level of coaching for the team they are associated with by updating them with coaching clinic opportunities or hosting your own (i.e., Community vs Competition)?
Association - Has your association made an effort to offer more opportunities for coach certification?
Association - Does your association offer development opportunities that focus on fundamental softball skills and follow the Athlete Development Matrix (ADM)? (skill development camps, skills clinics)
Association - Do teams/ coaches within your association promote, support and use a developmentally appropriate pitching program? (i.e., Canpitch)
Association - Does your association support Timbits Softball as the recommended program for the FUNdamentals & Learn to Train stages of development?
Association - Does your organization offer equipment bags/resource packages to new programs to ensure safe and developmentally appropriate play? (i.e., Timbit Softball manual, appropriate equipment, etc.)?
Association - Does your association mandate that leagues implement & use standardized minor rules as outlined in the Softball Canada rule book? (FUNdamentals and Learn to Train Stages)
Association - Is the age, ability, size, etc. of athletes considered by your association when creating teams to ensure balance? Grouping participants by developmental stage for league play. Does your association implement appropriate tiering systems to ensure the prope
Association - Does your association’s website include updated Long Term Player Development information?
Association - Are athletes from your association encouraged to register for open Canadian Championships in support of meaningful competition?
Association - Does your association support and/or host regional Jamborees, skill carnivals or fun days for FUNdamentals & Learn to Train stages of development?
Association - Does your association support specialization through podium pathway training opportunities? (i.e., High Performance Camps, Jr National Team Combines, or other programming)
Association - Does your association provide opportunities for youth to develop leadership skills (i.e., Jr. Coach, introduction to umpiring, development and mentorship opportunities at different levels)?
Association - Is your association actively sharing Long Term Player Development news/ resources to members (via your Provincial/Territorial Association or Softball Canada on social media or by email)
Association - Does your association offer adult programing (i.e., Learn to Play for Adults, Try It days, etc.)?
Association - Does your association actively provide Long Term Player Development resources via email or on your website to coaches (i.e., website links, printed resources to coaches or access to coaching clinics, etc.)?