The road is long and there are many winding turns but we must keep going until the end of the ninth!!
"Guided by rational thinking and plenty of horse sense, I have always had the good judgement of being fully aware that occasional eccentricities help one to attract media attention but my willingness to voice strong opinions stands somewhat apart from seeking attention for myself since my only concern is safeguard the future of baseball in the United Kingdom and deal with its immediate shortcomings. Indeed, the world is full of people who know the right thing to say when it needs to be said but if they don't materialize what they sayt, it hardly counts for much. Then there are those people for whom the simplest statement somewhat comes out wrong and yet, if they command respect, it would sound as a veritable assertion"
P.Figueras
"La educación literal y civil de la juventud es uno de los primeros y más paternales cuidados del Gobierno"
Simon Bolivar.
"London get up and go. Be fit for life"
Become a coach, take your level one certificate in coaching Baseball and Softball.
Have you ever thought of becoming a baseball or softball coach? How does the idea of coaching the sport you love to youngsters grab you? If the idea of coaching the game appeals to you why don't you get started with your Level one Certificate in Coaching Baseball and Softball, and if you are already coaching the game why don't you find about other training opportunities available to you. Indeed, baseball and softball need more trained coaches in order to safeguard the future of baseball in the United Kingdom. Certainly, it must be said that work and other commitments are issues that must be taking into consideration when hurling home the first pitch; however, most of our grass root baseball and softball coaches have full time employment outside these two recreational activities and they willingly devote their spare time to the running and developing of the game as they realise that their effort will make a difference in the lives of many youngsters who are in need of a helping hand. Get into coaching baseball or softball so that you can inspire people to be more resourceful and get rid of their confused and negative thoughts which are taking hold of their existence and vulnerability.
BSUK Coaching Courses
Coach Education courses for baseball and softball 2010-2011
BaseballSoftballUK offers courses in coaching baseball and softball during the 'off-season' between October and April. Foundation 'pre-coaching' courses can be offered at any time throughout the year according to need and these provide a good starting point for a non-player wishing to access Level 1 courses in coaching baseball and softball. Level 2 and 3 courses offer a more advanced tutorial.
An overview of the Coach Education programme, content and eligibility for the awards can be found on the Downloads page of this site.
You can also click here to find out about the BSUK Coach Licence Scheme.
For more information on any of the courses listed below, or any club or league wishing to host or sponsor a course during 2010, please contact John Mills via the BSUK Contacts Page.
Course Fees 2010:
Level 1 Assistant Coach Award - £75
Level 2 Coach Award - £100
Level 3 Baseball Coach Award - £275
Course fees for 2011 will be announced in November 2010.
Discounts might apply to some courses where the cost of facility hire is met by a club or significantly reduced. Bursaries might be available locally or nationally to further reduce costs to delegates.
APPLYING FOR A COURSE
To apply for one of these courses please print off a course application form from the downloads section of the BSUK website, complete and return to the BSUK office, addressed to 'BSUK Coaching Course Application' with a payment cheque made out to ‘BaseballSoftballUK’.
Check out this news article about how to apply to attend a coaching course.
Read the 2009 BSUK Coach Education Newsletter: DOWNLOAD
Read more about the Level 3 Baseball Coaching Award: DOWNLOAD
BSUK Level 1 Assistant Coach Award - London
Course Code: L1SB10/17
Dates: October 2nd & October 3rd
Cost: £45. This is a closed course for London Raiders Softball Club. For more details contact Celine Lassaigne at BSUK.
Venue: TBD
This course is aimed specifically at those wishing to become softball coaches although there will be some coverage of where baseball coaching differs. Please download this application form and return to the BSUK office, with payment for the attention of Brendan Cunliffe.
The deadline for applications is Friday 24th September.
BSUK Level 1 Assistant Coach Award
Course Code: L1SB10/15
Dates: October 16 (09:30-16:00) & October 23 (09:00-14:30)
Cost: £75
Venue:
Bridge Park Community Centre
Leisure Centre Sports Hall
Harrow Road
Stonebridge
London
NW10 0RG
This course is aimed specifically at those wishing to become softball coaches although there will be some coverage of where baseball coaching differs. Please download this application form and return to the BSUK offfice, with payment for the attention of Brendan Cunliffe.
The deadline for applications is Friday 8th October.
BSUK Level 1 Assistant Coach Award
Course Code: L1SB10/16
Dates: TBD
Cost: £75
Venue:
Bridge Park Community Centre
Leisure Centre Sports Hall
Harrow Road
Stonebridge
London
NW10 0RG
This course is aimed specifically at multi sports coaches wishing to be able to deliver softball and baseball in a variety of settings. Please download this application form and return to the BSUK offfice, with payment for the attention of Brendan Cunliffe.
BSUK Level 1 Assistant Coach Award
Course Code: L1BB10/08
Dates: October 30th (09:30-16:00) & November 13th (09:00-14:30)
Cost: £75
Venue:
This course is aimed specifically at those wishing to become baseball coaches although there will be some coverage of where softball coaching differs. Please download this application form and return to the BSUK office, with payment for the attention of Brendan Cunliffe.
The deadline for applications is Friday 22nd October.
BSUK Level 1 Assistant Coach Award - Midlands
Course Code: L1BB10/09
Dates: November 6th & November 7th
Cost: £75
Venue: The Midlands - TBD
This course is aimed specifically at those wishing to become baseball coaches although there will be some coverage of where softball coaching differs. Please download this application form and return to the BSUK office, with payment for the attention of Brendan Cunliffe.
The deadline for applications is Friday 29th October.
BSUK Level 1 Assistant Coach Award - Midlands
Course Code: L1SB10/18
Dates: November 9th & November 11th
Cost: £50
Venue: The Midlands - TBD
This course is aimed specifically at teachers wishing to deliver softball or baseball. Please download this application form and return to the BSUK office, with payment for the attention of Brendan Cunliffe.
The deadline for applications is Tuesday 2nd November.
BSUK Level 1 Assistant Coach Award - Midlands
Course Code: L1SB10/09
Dates: December 4th & December 5th
Cost: £75
Venue: The Midlands - TBD
This course is aimed specifically at those wishing to become softball coaches although there will be some coverage of where baseball coaching differs. Please download this application form and return to the BSUK office, with payment for the attention of Brendan Cunliffe.
The deadline for applications is Friday 26th November.
BSUK Level 2 Baseball Coach Award - Midlands
Course Code: L2BB11/01
Dates: Saturdays: February 26th, March 5th & March 19th
Cost: £120 Local Authority Sports bursaries may apply.
Venue: The Midlands - TBD
Learners are expected to have previously completed BSUK Level 1 Assistant Coach Award or have similar experience. Please contact John Mills or Brendan Cunliffe at BSUK for advice. Please download this application form and return to the BSUK office, with payment for the attention of Brendan Cunliffe.
The deadline for applications is Friday 18th February.
BSUK Level 2 Softball Coach Award - Midlands
Course Code: L2SB11/01
Dates: Sundays: February 27th, March 6th & March 20th.
Cost: £120 Local Authority Sports bursaries may apply.
Venue: The Midlands - TBD
Learners are expected to have previously completed BSUK Level 1 Assistant Coach Award or have similar experience. Please contact John Mills or Brendan Cunliffe at BSUK for advice. Please download this application form and return to the BSUK office, with payment for the attention of Brendan Cunliffe.
The deadline for applications is Friday 18th February.
1st4sport Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Baseball & Softball
Course Code: L1GN11/01
Cost: TBD
Venue: The Midlands – TBD
Dates: TBD. The course will involve 3 days of direct learning and portfolio work to be completed at home. This course will replace the BSUK Level 1 Assistant Coach Award from April 2011.
More information about this course will be published by the end of 2010.
BSUK Level 3 Baseball Coach Award
Course Code: L3BB11/01
Please contact John Mills at BaseballSoftballUK to discuss eligibility and possible accreditation of prior learning.
Dates: TBD
Venue: All Level 3 sessions are at Upper Heyford.
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