Coaching Development
Level O Coaching Course (Baseball)
It is Greenway Giants club policy that all Baseball coaches are certified to Level O standard. The Level 0 Coaches Course is designed for parents/ volunteers that are new to baseball coaching, or interested in assisting with coaching this season.
The course will be run by Ric Wickham - a highly respected and experienced RHBL and BNSW Baseball Coach and Head Instructor.
It is a hands-on course that will provide you with the relevant level of skills and knowledge to teach the basics in throwing, catching, fielding, running and batting.
You will get to experience, understand and learn the latest training drills recommended for coaching junior players. Upon completion of the course you will be presented with a Level 0 Coaching Certificate (Accreditation) and Coaching manual.
Note that the club fully subsidises the cost of attending this course, so the only investment required for coaches is the time such courses take.
Where? ELS Hall Park - Kent Road, North Ryde
When? The course will be held over 3 nights:
- Session 1 - Monday 6th September, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
- Session 2 - Monday 13th September, 6:45pm - 9:30pm
- Session 3 - Monday 20th September, 6:45pm - 9:30pm
What to Bring? All course attendees will be participating in basic training drills, so please wear casual sports wear e.g. t-shirt, track pants, running shoes, baseball cap & jacket (if cold). Also, please bring a baseball glove and baseball bat, and bottled water (if required).
Course Contact: Owen Talauta (M: 0407 466 568)
Positive Coaching
Legendary RHBL coach Ric Wickham, who is now down in the Illawarra assisting with the development of the game south of Sydney, recently sent me a very interesting article about positive coaching, which any coach worth his/her salt should read.
Enjoy, and see if it makes a difference to the success and enjoyment of your team this season!