Training and Development

Overview

This page provides information on coaching education and development opportunities available through Baseball Manitoba and Baseball Canada, including NCCP clinics, professional development, the Apprentice Coach Program, and annual coaching events.

NCCP Clinics

Registering for Clinics: Coaches register for clinics through their account at nccp.baseball.ca.

New Coaches:

• Create an NCCP account ($50)
• Complete the following online modules:
  • Coach Initiation in Sport
  • Coach Initiation in Baseball

Once completed, coaches can register for clinics and access additional tools such as coaching tips, drills, and lesson plans using their account.

Clinic Schedule:

• All clinics are listed on the Baseball Canada NCCP website.
• Baseball Manitoba hosts all AAA clinics.
• Local associations host Fundamentals of Coaching Baseball clinics.
• If no clinic is listed in your area, contact your local association.

Hosting a Clinic:

Local associations can apply to host a Fundamentals clinic using the NCCP Coach Clinic Host Application Form. Once approved, Baseball Manitoba will post the clinic on the NCCP website and assign a certified facilitator.

Professional Development (PD)

Baseball Canada encourages certified coaches to engage in ongoing Professional Development to maintain and enhance their coaching skills.

Maintenance of Certification:

• Coaches must maintain certification through PD activities.
• Head coaches at the AAA level in Manitoba must earn 20 PD Points over 5 years.
• Points earned outside the certification period do not count.

Tracking PD Points:

• Log in to your CAC account at thelocker.coach.ca to view points.
• Claim points through the Professional Development section of your Baseball Canada NCCP account.

A full breakdown of eligible activities is available here.

Apprentice Coach Program

The Apprentice Coach Program pairs new coaches with experienced mentors at all competitive levels (A, AA, AAA) and age divisions (11U-18U).

Apprentice Coaches must:

• Be accepted by a fully certified Head Coach at the appropriate level
• Be approved by the local baseball association
• Not be a parent of a player on the team
• Meet all screening requirements
• Be older than the athletes they are coaching

Mentor Coaches must:

• Be approved by the local association
• Commit to supporting the Apprentice Coach throughout the season

Clubs Administering the Program must:

• Limit participation to two apprentices per team and one per mentor
• Ensure all screening requirements are met
• Identify Apprentice Coaches clearly on RAMP rosters
• Understand that Apprentice Coaches are not eligible for Western or National Championships

Future Coaching for Apprentices:

• A & AA Apprentices: One-season participation only
• AAA Apprentices: May participate for a second season after completing the Fundamentals of Coaching Baseball Clinic or the AAA Core Clinics (Absolutes, Planning, Make Ethical Decisions, Emergency Action Plan)

Annual Coaching Events

Coach Convention
Baseball Manitoba’s Coach Convention is a weekend professional development event designed for coaches at all levels. Attendees learn from experienced baseball professionals through presentations and workshops, gain practical coaching insights, and connect with other Manitoba coaches. Certified coaches attending the convention earn NCCP PD points.

Coach Symposium
The Coach Symposium is a one-day education event held in the summer that brings coaches together for presentations, group activities, and networking with guest speakers and Goldeyes coaching staff. The day also includes opportunities to observe batting practice and enjoy a Goldeyes game following the learning sessions.

Dates, registration, and session details are posted each season on our website.