As the manager of a team, you are responsible for fostering a positive environment for learning and growth. The manager sets the tone for the team. Foremost, we want you to prioritize fun and sportsmanship as your players develop baseball skills and knowledge over the course of a season. Your goal is to end the season with every kid wanting to sign up to play again the next year!
Prior to the start of a season, managers/coaches must:
1.) Register as a Head Coach/Manager through the Sports Connect website Register as a Volunteer
2.) Read and understand the current DLL Local Rules Local DLL Rules
3.) Submit for a Background Check (this request will be sent to our 3rd party company JDP by the DLL Safety Officer once you register through Sports Connect)
4.) Complete a ONE TIME Live Scan Fingerprinting - NOTE: DLL Coaches/Managers need only complete a single Live Scan which will stay with them for the duration of their time as a volunteer through Davis Little League.
5.) Complete Heads Up Concussion Training through the CDC Website and save your certification CDC Heads Up Concussion Training
6.) Complete Abuse Awareness Training - This is a new Little League International requirement for 2024. Follow this link LINK to complete. (You will need to create an account, then choose "Abuse Awareness for Adults" course and complete).
7.) Identify an Assistant Coach (one assistant coach of record per team for AA/AAA/Majors and two assistant coaches of record for Farm/Tee Ball);
8.) Identify a Team Parent Volunteer to coordinate the several volunteer roles amongst your player families.