Coaches

PRESEASON COACHING REQUIREMENTS

There are 4 preseason safety requirements that are mandated and tracked by Little League International. Every Head Coach/Manager, Assistant Coach and Extra Coast must complete these in order to be allowed on the field with children. As an organization, we will not take on the liability of any individual who is non-compliant, regardless of their professional background. Thank you for prioritizing the safety of every player, more details below!

Prior to the start of a season, Head Coaches/Managers, Assistant Coaches, and Extra Coaches MUST:

1.) Register as a Head Coach/Manager, Assistant Coach, or Extra Coach through the Sports Connect website Register as a Volunteer

2.) 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. Please print and take this form with you.

3.) Abuse Awareness Training - Follow this link LINK to complete. You will need to create an account, then choose "Abuse Awareness for Adults" course and complete. Save your certification for proof of completion date. Annual requirement. *Spring 2026: must be completed after 2/20/25*

4.) Complete Heads Up Concussion Training through the CDC Website CDC Heads Up Concussion Training . Save your certification for proof of completion date. Annual requirement. *Spring 2026: must be completed after 2/20/25*

5.) Submit for a Background Check (MUST be registered in Sports Connect for Background Check to be submitted). This request will be sent to our 3rd party company JDP by the DLL Safety Officer via Sports Connect. Once it is sent, you will receive an email with instructions from JDP. A background check will be performed annually.

Other important pre-season tasks:

6.) 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);

7.) Identify a Team Parent Volunteer (TPV) to coordinate the several volunteer roles amongst your player families.

8.). Read and understand the current DLL Local Rules Local DLL Rules

Coach Training

Little League University is a great resource to help guide you in your role as a coach. There is information available for all levels of play and the content is self-paced. The Positive Coaching Alliance also has excellent resources for creating a culture that supports the wellbeing of your players.

Little League Diamond Leader training is a Little League International training program to help ensure players have a well rounded experince on and off the field. It is a REQUIRED training for any All Star Managers and All Star Assistant Coaches.

Annual training requirements for all Managers, Assistant Coaches and Umpires include: CDC Heads Up Concusssion & Abuse Awareness Training

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Manager/Coach Role

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!