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Welcome to our coach's clipboard

Thank you, there would be no Fury without you! This page is to help guide you through all stages of becoming a coach. 

Table of contents

Click the buttons for quick access to what you are looking for or continue to scroll down.

Contact List
Coach's Checklist
Coaching Requirements
PARENT MEETING TEMPLATE
Key Dates
FUNDRAISING/TEAM FINANCES POLICY
Practice Plans
common downloads
Video Links for Drills
Resources

Contact List

Coaching Coordinator

foothillsfurycoach@gmail.com


Equipment Coordinator


Laura Padget

Laura Padget

Laura Padget

Field Booking Coordinator

furyfieldbooking@gmail.com


Laura Padget

Laura Padget

Player Development Coordinator

foothillsfurydevelopment@gmail.com


coaching requirements

Calgary Minor Softball Association

Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders

Calgary Minor Softball Association

Calgary Minor Softball Association Districts must ensure that all teams meet the requirements outlined in the chart above. Any team that does not meet the requirements outlined is not an eligible team and therefore is not able to participate in league play for Calgary Minor Softball until all requirements are met

Police/Vulnerable Sector Checks

Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders

Calgary Minor Softball Association

 The Okotoks RCMP detachment will provide Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector (VS) checks  to local residents only. These checks are provided for various purposes such as volunteer work. 

$5.00 fee  must be paid by exact cash only, there is no debit or credit payment option available at this time. 

 Applicants are required to produce two pieces of valid ID and a volunteer letter.

Due to COVID restrictions,

call 403-995-6400 to receive your paperwork to submit through email.

Criminal Record Check Letter

Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders

Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders

Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders

 RIS Certification is required by All coaches and managers listed on the player roster.  The course MUST be completed prior to April 1st of the current year. 


 The Respect in Sport Program is an online certification program designed to protect our youth as well as enhance Calgary Minor Softball of providing a safe and fun environment for all our participants. It is Canada’s leading online bullying, abuse, harassment, and negligence prevention program for parents,  coaches, and community leaders. 


Respect in Sport Activity Leader/Coach/Officials

TAKE RIS COURSE

Coaches Orientations

NCCP Coaching Clinics

Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders

 All Calgary Minor Softball coaches must have either a complete Level I Softball NCCP or a Calgary Minor Softball Coaches Orientation Number.  Coaches who do not have Softball NCCP Certification must take a "one time only" orientation session in order to coach.  

More Information

Category Meetings

NCCP Coaching Clinics

NCCP Coaching Clinics

 A representative (Preferably Head Coach) from each team must attend the meeting for their age category.

More Information

NCCP Coaching Clinics

NCCP Coaching Clinics

NCCP Coaching Clinics

 All coaches wanting to coach at a Provincial Championship are required to be at least Level 1 Certified or have the Community Sport - On Going certification. If you are coaching a team that is playing in a provincial that leads to Post-Provincial play, such as a Western or Canadian Championship, you are required to be at least Level 2 Certified Softball Coach or the certified in the "Competition Introduction Stream" premium service.



Important Changes for 2021 Only

kEY DATES

Calgary Minor Softball Association

Calgary Minor Softball Association

Calgary Minor Softball Association

These key dates can be found on our website

key dates

Tournaments

Calgary Minor Softball Association

Calgary Minor Softball Association

Looking for a weekend away with your team? 

Tournaments are a great team building adventure and a great way to check out the competition

TOURNAMENTS

Provincials

Calgary Minor Softball Association

Provincials

Kick off the end of the year, with the ultimate tournament

PROVINCIALS!

PROVINCIALS INFORMATION

Parent meeting template

Setting up your Season to Succeed

We believe it is crucial to have a parents meeting so you can set your expectations for the season with the players, and most importantly, with the parents.


This is a sample document to help to put together a summary of the season for your parents. 


Please use this as a guide to help get your season off on the right foot.  It may seem long, but the more information, details and team rules you can provide at the beginning of the season,  the less confusion and questions you will have moving into and throughout the season.


You may also want to hand out the preseason questionnaires for the athletes and parents/guardians, the athlete code of conduct forms and the athlete medical form. These can be found in the common downloads section.


Remember Basketball Coach ~ Jack Ramsay said it best!

"Well-coached teams are never surprised; they can adapt to anything they see." 

click here to download

fundraising/team finances policy

Put the "FUN" in Fundraising

Purpose - To raise extra funds for an individual team to support the additional costs throughout the season. Fundraising can also create great team bonding moments throughout your season. 


When fundraising, you are representing your Foothills Fury Fastpitch Association within the community, please remember this and represent us in a positive and professional manner. 


The maximum amount of funds a team can accumulate during the season is $5,000. These funds are to be used towards tournament entry fees, apparel, and anything else the team deems necessary. We strongly encourage that at least 1 team fundraising initiative is taking place. Some suggestions are: bottle drive, online silent auction, car wash, bake sale, sponsorship.


Teams can request a higher team limit, but it must be formally submitted to the Association at fury@foothillssoftball.ca. 


If any fundraiser requires a license or includes gambling, this must be formally submitted to the Association for approval at fury@foothillssoftball.ca. 


Cash calls should only be requested when absolutely necessary. A team may ask for no more than $200/family for Tier 1 teams and $100/family for other tiers. 


All proceeds from fundraisers must be deposited into a team bank account and recorded as part of the team financials. Banks will open a team account with some paper work from the Foothills Fury Fastpitch Association. 


At no time should a team's financial balance be in the negative. 


Team funds do not roll over year to year. 


Any and all excess funds at the end of the season must be (completed in the following order): 

- used to pay for any outstanding bills that are the responsibilities of the team 

- cash call refund, divided up evenly and given back to the families to a maximum of what was asked for. 

- if there are funds still left over, they are to be donated back to the association. 


Fury Budget Spreadsheet

Teams are required to submit a team FINANCIAL BUDGET BY THE 2ND WEEK OF MAY outlining how much money they will require for the season. 


The final team financial report WILL BE DUE THE 2ND WEEK OF JULY (including bank statements and receipts). 

Download budget spreadsheet

Field booking information

You will require the following information to book a field/gym

  • Date
  • Time
  • Field/Gym choice

Email:

furyfieldbookings@gmail.com

You are responsible for paying the rental fees for all fields/gyms

Your team will be given a bill in mid June, so please save enough money to cover the bill

Crescent Point Field House

If you are looking to book the Crescent Point Field House, you can do that on your own, however you are responsible for payment of the field as well

Crescent Point Regional Field House Booking

practice plans, drills & Information

Softball Warm Up

Softball Warm Up

Softball Warm Up

Download

Pitching Warm Up

Softball Warm Up

Softball Warm Up

Download

Practice Plan #1

Softball Warm Up

Practice Plan #1

Download

Practice Plan #2

Practice Plan #2

Practice Plan #1

Download

Practice Plan #3

Practice Plan #2

Practice Plan #3

Download

Fielding Drills

Practice Plan #2

Practice Plan #3

Download

Hitting Drills

Pitching Information

Pitching Information

Download

Pitching Information

Pitching Information

Pitching Information

Download

Field Coverage

Pitching Information

Base Coach Coverage, Signs and Signals

Download

Base Coach Coverage, Signs and Signals

Base Coach Coverage, Signs and Signals

Base Coach Coverage, Signs and Signals

Download

Pre-Game Plan

Base Coach Coverage, Signs and Signals

Player Line Up Cards

Pre-Game Plan Download

Player Line Up Cards

Base Coach Coverage, Signs and Signals

Player Line Up Cards

Download

Scorekeeping

Age Related Development

Age Related Development

Download

Age Related Development

Age Related Development

Age Related Development

Age 4 to 7

Age 8 to 11

Age 12 to 15

Age 16 to 19

Canada's Food Guide

Age Related Development

Keeping Girls in Sport Overview

Download

Keeping Girls in Sport Overview

Keeping Girls in Sport Overview

Keeping Girls in Sport Overview

Download

Links and Resources

Keeping Girls in Sport Overview

Positive Leadership Checklist

Such as Kids Help Phone, Cybertip.ca, Eating Disorders, etc.

Download

Positive Leadership Checklist

Keeping Girls in Sport Overview

Positive Leadership Checklist

Download

Concussion Information

Concussion Information

Concussion Information

Download

common Downloads

Templates and Documents to help you with your team throughout the season.

Accident Report Form (pdf)Download
Athlete Medical Form (pdf)Download
Bank Account Letter - To Open Account (pdf)Download
Code of Conduct - Athletes (pdf)Download
Code of Conduct - Coach (pdf)Download
Incident Report Form (pdf)Download
Player Position Tracker (pdf)Download
Practice Plan Worksheet (pdf)Download
Pre-Season Parent_Guardian Questionnaire (pdf)Download
Pre-Season Player Questionnaire (pdf)Download
Return to Play Form - Post Injury (pdf)Download

video links for drills

Hitting Drills

Hitting Drills

Hitting Drills

  • Head and eyes through hitting zone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Re0wqzVPk4
  • Player dipping through swing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWifRMGH2-o
  • Swing Mechanics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Jqyx8mDwkY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l73XZlQeyAA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFXlONfyjek
  • Preparing to hit at each at bat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ON-hx6SuiEU
  • One Arm Drill https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xJVg9hXI6I
  • Inside Pitch Drill off tee https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ntloXM7f5A
  • Sacrifice Bunt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAEMboJHKkY
  • Bunting to specific areas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWsaNbPU2LI
  • Slap Hitting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1Ka4pfZqTM


Infield Drills

Hitting Drills

Hitting Drills

  • Good infield drills back to back https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDwFdR4gluQ
  • Catcher Position https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwdeRteH3es
  • Quick Hand Drills https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjzrSDYzd2Q
  • Soft Hands Drill https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BgiappeTZk
  • Ready position for grounder pick up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccta-HWnXis

Base Running

Hitting Drills

Base Running

  • How to Slide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65GBpY6Cjno
  • Running to First Base https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqcDG9_oni0
  • Rounding a base https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hy5eE4Ac2mk
  • More base running https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awBfD3Fm-y4
  • Taking a lead off https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfen99QWxdE

Resources

Coaching Association of Canada

Coaching Association of Canada

Coaching Association of Canada

To enhance the experiences of all athletes and participants in Canada through quality coaching. 

 https://www.coach.ca/ 

Softball Canada

Coaching Association of Canada

Coaching Association of Canada

Excelling in leadership, development, and participation in softball. 

 https://softball.ca/

Softball Alberta

Coaching Association of Canada

Calgary Minor Softball Association

 https://www.softballalberta.ca/ 

Tournament Listings

Official Handbook

NCCP Clinic Listings

Coaching Guides

Umpire Information

Calgary Minor Softball Association

Calgary Minor Softball Association

Calgary Minor Softball Association

Community-based programs for girls and boys that offer developmental, intermediate, and competitive levels of play in each age category.

http://calgaryminorsoftball.com/

Calgary Minor Softball Rulebook

Calgary Minor Softball Association

Calgary Minor Softball Rulebook

CMSA Rulebook

 *updated June 10, 2019
All Pitchers U10 through U19 must wear an approved Protective Facemask
 

Playing Field Maps

Calgary Minor Softball Association

Calgary Minor Softball Rulebook

Town of Okotoks

OnDeck Field Map

Calgary Minor Softball District Maps

Alberta Concussion Alliance

Alberta Concussion Alliance

Alberta Concussion Alliance

Website

Concussion Recognition Tool

Practice Location Options

Alberta Concussion Alliance

Alberta Concussion Alliance

Absolute Sports Centre

Accurate Field House

Coyote Den

Duvernay Fieldhouse

Nutritional Information

Alberta Concussion Alliance

Nutritional Information

Canada's Food Guide

Dieticians of Canada

Eat Right Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Australian Institute of Sport


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