How to Become a Softball Coach

Coaching softball, a game much like baseball, can be a rewarding experience. As a softball coach, you have the opportunity to not only develop players' skills but teach leadership, teamwork and sportsmanship. Softball follows many of the same rules of baseball except a larger ball is used and pitchers throw underhand.

Things You'll Need

  • Knowledge of the game
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Instructions

    • 1

      Play the game. The best way to understand the sport is to join a league. Contact your community's recreation department to find out about adult softball leagues you can join.

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      Learn the rules. In softball there are fast-pitch and slow-pitch versions of the game. The Amateur Softball Association, which is the national governing body of the sport, breaks down the differences between the two and lists the rules and regulations for both games. Learn the regulations for each so you can better educate your players on the game.

    • 3

      Volunteer as a youth softball coach. Find an opportunity to assist a head coach of a Little League team or local recreation team. The experience will be invaluable and it is a great way to network and learn from other coaches.

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      Get certified as a softball coach. The Amateur Softball Association has an ACE Coaching Certification Program that is for softball coaches at all levels. To prepare for certification you will need to watch ACE Certification videos as well as read a certification manual. Then you must pass a test, which is administered online, to become a certified softball coach.