WSA Coaches

Coach Education Opportunities


Coaches Connect

WSA is excited to bring new personal development opportunities to softball coaches in our competition environment who are eager to invest in their skills and lasting impacts as coaches! 

How might this benefit you?

1. Network - chance to meet like-minded peers coaching at a similar level, broaden coach connections and learn from each other.

2. Fresh thinking - the workshops provide many useful ideas to enhance coaching delivery and content.

3. Flexible format – we aim to provide both in-person interactive sessions, as well as online sessions easily accessed from the comfort of home!

4. Zero cost - free to invited coaches.


These sessions will be aimed at providing coaches information, ideas, and encourage connection and discussion around different topics of our game. 

Session 1: FUNdamentals of Junior Coaching- WHY we Coach, Foundational Skills & Creating Positive Sport Experiences                               

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Session 2: Coach Approach- Team Culture, Player vs. Team Development & Season Goals

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Session 3: All Things Pitching - Intro to Mechanics & Coaching Pitchers

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Session 4: All Things Hitting - Intro into Mechanics & Building Better Hitters

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REGISTER HERE!

WSA Development - COACHES TOOLBOX (Online Drive)

In an effort to support and provide our community of coaches with tools, tips, and information to best equip them for successful seasons ahead, we have organized a “Coaches Toolbox” Online Drive. This shared drive can be accessed by anyone with the link and includes organized information, videos, drills, tips, articles, and resources for our coaches! 


Link to Full Drive: WSA Development Shared Drive


Top Picks to Get Started:

1. How to Build Positive Team Culture (Video)

2. Motivating Players in Mixed-Ability Environments (Article)

3. SNZ Rookie Sox – Team Practice Plans (Handbooks)



WSA COACHES FACEBOOK GROUP

Join the WSA Club Coaches private Facebook page where you will find reminders of upcoming eventsuseful and information to help with all aspects of your coaching.  

Follow the link below to the page and request to be a member.

WSA Coaches Facebook


Courses

SNZ ONLINE COACHING ACCREDITATIONS

Whether your a new coach or more experienced, the online modules can help you to coach with confidence and broaden your knowledge of the game. Follow the link to sign up and complete the courses that interest you.

SNZ Online Coaching Modules (Being updated)

Links


NUKU ORA

 A regional organization committed to improving the quality of sport and active recreation experiences in the greater Wellington region providing a range of resources for coaches.

Nuku Ora- coaches page


i-COACH COACHING VIDEOS

Wanting inspriation for your teams trainings, then head to the i-coach link below to watch week by week sessions to give you coaching tips on communication, games and techniques on how to inspire play in your young athletes.

i-Coach Videos


COACH FOR LIFE HUB 

Get unlimited free access to hours of coaching stories, advice, and lessons from some of the best. The link below incluses documentaries, shorts, and podcasts to aid in your coaching jounrey. 

Coach For Life