Coaches Information for all Divisions.
At the start of the season, you will need a police vulnerability sector check to be sent to airdriell.safetyofficer@gmail.com
Link to print off: CPIC LETTER
All Coaches and Volunteers are required to complete the Abuse Awareness for Adults Course and send confirmation to airdriell.safetyofficer@gmail.com
Coaches once you are assigned to a team please reach out with a welcome letter and set up a parent meeting within 2-3 days. Template letters can be found below in the letter welcome letter section. For what to cover in the parent meeting see the parent meeting information section.
It is mandatory that at least one coach from your team attend the Coaching Clinics for your age group. The dates and times will be sent out when the coaches are determined. It is preferred that all coaches attend as that way both can receive content and instruction.
Information by Division
T-Ball
Coach welcome T-Ball Letter:
- Not Available at this time.
Coach goals for T-Ball division:
Routine – Try to introduce routine and introduce the organization. Make kids sit and listen when talking.
Grip – All players need to demonstrate proper 4 seam grip.
Throwing – players should be able to throw a ball using over the top throw.
Catching - Players should be able to perform 2 hand catch. Using proper below and above the waist catches. "Catching Circle" - Ball Above the waste glove up
Below the waist basket catch.
Grounders – players should know how to set up and receive a ball on the ground. Hand in front other over top to close after the ball is received “Alligator”
Batting – Players should be able to hit a ball off a tee. Players should be able to walk up to the plate and get ready without much help. Coaches may work toward coach pitch second half of the season.
Running bases – players should know to advance to the next base on a hit. Know where each base is. Run bases call out the base as you touch it.
Flyballs – players should attempt this but other skills at this level are more important. Introduce glove up get under ball 2 hands to catch. The latter half of the season.
Coach resource binders:
Coaching Programs:
Alternate Coaching drills:
T-Ball Drills Defensive Rotation
T-ball Drills Base Running and Ground Balls
Videos:
T-Ball Teaching T-ball Hitting
Coach Pitch
Coach welcome Coach Pitch Letter:
- Not Available at this time.
Coach goals for Coach Pitch division:
Routine – listen when coaches talk. Warmup routine, dills that incorporate all players.
Grip – Review and check grip at random. 4 seam should be used every throw. Work on tossing the ball up and finding grip as fast as possible.
Positions – Players must learn the positions and responsibilities of each position.
Base Running – Players must be able to watch, and advance based on seeing the ball being hit. Coaches encourage players to watch the batter and coaches. Sliding should be covered in the latter part of the season or introduced in the minor division.
Catching - Players must exhibit and catch using proper glove positions "catching circle" ball Above the waste glove up below the waist basket catch.
Throwing - Proper arm actions are key and a must end of the season all should be able to do shuffle throws or 2 step throws.
Grounders – All players should be able to field grounders work on moving to the ball. Always between legs left and right of the players. Work on receiving and making the play to a base set up for first or third.
Flyballs – All players should be able to catch a fly ball above the head. Catching and setting up for the throw, introduce cut-off relay the ball to second.
Batting – Work on swing grip, all players should know how to line up at the plate. Work on upper body swing with a solid stance. Later in the season introduce hips and lower body movement.
Coach resource binders:
Coaching Programs:
Alternate Coaching drills:
Videos:
How to pitch for Coach pitch players.
Coach pitch Fun Fielding Drills
Coach pitch Teaching T-ball Hitting
Coach pitch Approach to Throwing
Minor
Coach welcome Minor Letter:
- Not Available at this time.
Coach goals for Minor division:
Routine – listen when coaches talk. Warmup routine, dills that incorporate all players.
Grip – Review and check grip at random. 4 seam should be used every throw. Work on tossing the ball up and finding grip as fast as possible.
Positions – Players must learn the positions and responsibilities of each position.
Pitching - Work on proper mechanics and accuracy more than power.
Catcher - Work on catcher mechanics, blooking the ball, throws to second, Second half of seson work on throw to first on drop third to prepare for Major division.
Base Running – Players must be able to watch, and advance based on seeing the ball being hit. Coaches encourage players to watch the batter and coaches. Sliding should be covered in the latter part of the season or introduced in the minor division.
Catching - Players must exhibit and catch using proper glove positions "catching circle" ball Above the waste glove up below the waist basket catch.
Throwing - Proper arm actions are key and a must end of the season all should be able to do shuffle throws or 2 step throws.
Grounders – All players should be able to field grounders work on moving to the ball. Always between legs left and right of the players. Work on getting around the grounder to prepare for driving momemtum to the intended throwing direction.
Flyballs – All players should be able to catch a fly ball. Work on relay cut-offs drop steps when tracking flyballs.
Batting – Work on fine tuning mechanics to deliver a smooth powerful swing
Coach resource binders:
Coaching Programs:
Airdrie Little League Throwing Program
Airdrie Little League Fielding Program
Alternate Coaching drills:
Target Skill: Hand/Eye Coordination
Catcher :
Videos:
Catcher:
Pitching:
Baseball Pitching – Arm Strength and Routine
Batting:
Hitting the Inside Pitch- Middle Pitch – Away Pitch
Hitting the Inside Pitch- Middle Pitch- Away Pitch – Reaction Drill
Fielding:
Field a Ground ball with the Hat Drill
Catching Pop Ups and Fly Balls
Outfield Ground Ball – Do or Die
Major
Coach welcome Major Letter:
- Not Available at this time.
Coach goals for Major Pitch division:
Routine – listen when coaches talk. Warmup routine, dills that incorporate all players.
Grip – Review and check grip at random. 4 seam should be used every throw. Work on tossing the ball up and finding grip as fast as possible.
Positions – Players must learn the positions and responsibilities of each position.
Pitching - Work on proper mechanics and accuracy more than power. covering home when runners on third.
Catcher - Work on catcher mechanics, blooking the ball, throws to second,work on throw to first on drop third to prepare for Major division. Work on signiling team and pitcher on steals.
Base Running – Players must be able to watch, and advance based on seeing the ball being hit. Coaches encourage players to watch the batter and coaches. Sliding, leading off and stealing.
Catching - Players must exhibit and catch using proper glove positions "catching circle" ball Above the waste glove up below the waist basket catch.
Throwing - Proper arm actions are key and a must end of the season all should be able to do shuffle throws or 2 step throws.
Grounders – All players should be able to field grounders work on moving to the ball. Always between legs left and right of the players. Work on getting around the grounder to prepare for driving momemtum to the intended throwing direction.
Flyballs – All players should be able to catch a fly ball. Work on relay cut-offs drop steps when tracking flyballs.
Batting – Work on fine tuning mechanics to deliver a smooth powerful swing, introduce bunting.
Coach resource binders:
Coaching Programs:
Airdrie Little League Throwing Program
Airdrie Little League Fielding Program
Alternate Coaching drills:
Target Skill: Hand/Eye Coordination
Catcher :
Videos:
Catcher:
Pitching:
Baseball Pitching – Arm Strength and Routine
Batting:
Hitting the Inside Pitch- Middle Pitch – Away Pitch
Hitting the Inside Pitch- Middle Pitch- Away Pitch – Reaction Drill
Fielding:
Field a Ground ball with the Hat Drill
Catching Pop Ups and Fly Balls
Outfield Ground Ball – Do or Die
Intermediate, Junior, Senior
Coach welcome Intermediate, Junior, Senior Letter:
Coach goals for Intermediate, Junior, Senior division:
Routine – listen when coaches talk. Warmup routine, dills that incorporate all players.
Grip – Review and check grip at random. 4 seam should be used every throw. Work on tossing the ball up and finding grip as fast as possible.
Positions – Players must learn the positions and responsibilities of each position.
Pitching - Work on proper mechanics and accuracy more than power. covering home when runners on third, Work on pick off's, checking runners, Alternate pitches.
Catcher - Work on catcher mechanics, blooking the ball, throws to second,work on throw to first on drop third to prepare for Major division. Calling pitches, Signiling for steal to the team and pitcher.
Base Running – Players must be able to watch, and advance based on seeing the ball being hit. Coaches encourage players to watch the batter and coaches. Sliding.Stealing, first and secondary lead, tagging up on flys.
Catching - Players must exhibit and catch using proper glove positions "catching circle" ball Above the waste glove up below the waist basket catch.
Throwing - Proper arm actions are key and a must end of the season all should be able to do shuffle throws or 2 step throws. Accuracy thorowing for the tag.
Grounders – All players should be able to field grounders work on moving to the ball. Always between legs left and right of the players. Work on getting around the grounder to prepare for driving momemtum to the intended throwing direction.
Flyballs – All players should be able to catch a fly ball. Work on relay cut-offs drop steps when tracking flyballs.
Batting – Work on fine tuning mechanics to deliver a smooth powerful swing, bunting, Inside outside pitches, hitting to alternate fields.
Coach resource binders:
Coaching Programs:
Airdrie Little League Throwing Program
Airdrie Little League Fielding Program
Alternate Coaching drills:
Target Skill: Hand/Eye Coordination
Catcher :
Videos:
Catcher:
Pitching:
Baseball Pitching – Arm Strength and Routine
Batting:
Hitting the Inside Pitch- Middle Pitch – Away Pitch
Hitting the Inside Pitch- Middle Pitch- Away Pitch – Reaction Drill
Fielding:
Field a Ground ball with the Hat Drill