Coaches Certification

Coaches are entrusted with the important responsibility of providing an enjoyable, healthful youth sports experience. Coaches are role models and are held accountable to a code of behavior that keeps youth sports in proper perspective. To assist with this vital undertaking, the Anne Arundel County Department of Parks and Recreation provides a coaches clinic. The clinic covers topics such as coaching philosophy, sports psychology, legal matters, first aid, health and much more. There is no cost for this clinic. These clinics are not sport specific, but provide general coaching information.

All coaches (head and assistants) are required to attend an Anne Arundel County Parks and Recreation Coaches Certification Clinic to obtain certification before coaching. The certification is given in levels, you have up to three years to get the next level or your current certification level will expire. You do not need to wait three years between certification clinics to obtain the Gold level and be certified for your entire coaching career in Anne Arundel County.

If you are unsure of your certification please check the AA County file of Certified Coaches and Volunteers NOTE: This is a large (~1.5 Meg) pdf file you need to search. This list also contains your background check which needs to be renewed every 3 years. I

Coaches Clinics are held four times a year at different locations around the county, so watch the Parks and Rec website https://www.aacounty.org/departments/recreation-parks/  for a location and time 

We also like to have coaches obtain the USA Baseball coaching certification, this is an online course offered free.

Anne Arundel County Coaches Certification Clinic

Date: February 2021
Time:

• Registration begins at 6:00 p.m.
• Clinic begins promptly at 6:30 p.m. 

Place: To Be Determined

Note: If you are not registered before 6:30 you will not get in.

• There is NO charge to attend a clinic;
• Clinics generally run for two (2) hours;
• No pre-registration required.
  
  Please note: Coaches Clinic dates are subject to change

USA Baseball Coaches Certification

USA Baseball, https://www.usabaseball.com/offers a free coaches certification.
When registering  enter: Severn Athletic Club Baseball             

go to:  https://usabdevelops.com/USAB/Certification/Certification.aspx  to register

This course is a good refresher course for those who are already coaching and an excellent resource for new coaches including assistant coaches

Please add your name and email for general info for coaches.

Clinic Division Rules (5-6)

Rookie Division Rules (7-8)

Minor Division Rules (9-10 year)

Major Division Rules (11-12)