Assistant Coach

MWDBA Junior Representative Team

Background

MWDBA is responsible for the provision of representative pathway programs and opportunities to junior players who play in its associated competitions. These programs cater for players aged 9-15 years and consist of a ‘Development’ phase and an ‘Representative’ phase.

The Assistant Coach MWDBA Junior Representative Team will be responsible for assisting the Manager (Head Coach)  in the delivery of on-field operations of the team and to ensure that an enjoyable, effective and high-quality baseball program is delivered to all participants. The Representative program takes place from late January to April/May/June depending upon the age group and success of the team.

Ultimately, MWDBA seeks to deliver a program that enables MWDBA Representative teams to be competitive and succeed at State and National Championships.

What you have to do to succeed?

• Commit to following and implementing the ‘Manly Junior Representative Baseball Program – Playing Philosophy’
• Abide by the ’Manly Junior Representative Baseball Program – Coaching Philosophy’
• Commit to coaching under the parameters outlined in ‘Manly Junior Representative Baseball Program – Coach Expectations’
• Develop and deliver training programs in conjunction with the Head Coach Manly Junior Representative Program and the Team Manager (Head Coach)
• Learn and understand how to implement all associated tournament and competition rules
• Assist the Manager (Head Coach) to set game day rosters and plans
• Assist the Manager (Head Coach) with game day operations for your team
• Attend meetings and workshops as scheduled by the Head Coach Manly Junior Representative Program
• Work with specialist and other coaches at Representative Program Training Days

What do you need to succeed?

• Level B Baseball Australia Coaching Accreditation or Level A Baseball Australia Coaching Accreditation with significant playing experience
• Experience coaching at various levels of baseball
• Understanding of and ability to incorporate and implement ‘Positive Coaching’ into program development and coaching methodology
• Willingness to continue to develop as a coach and to participate coach education workshops and sub-groups
• Current Working With Children Check