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WESA COACH SQUAD
Helping each other play, learn, and belong.

The WESA Coach Squad is a community of members who support teams, grow players, and help shape the league experience.

Whether you’re curious about helping, learning the game, supporting a team, or stepping into a coaching role—there’s a place to begin.

Sections:

  • Start Your Journey
  • Milestones You Can Earn
  • Upcoming Dates
  • Get Involved


START YOUR JOURNEY

See Yourself In It
There’s no single path into the Coach Squad.  Some members start by volunteering. Others begin by scorekeeping, helping at Field Days, supporting a team, or stepping into a 2nd Coach role.  Coaching in WESA grows through contribution, learning, and experience.



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The Coach Squad Journey

Coaching in WESA is something you grow into.

The journey isn’t linear—and it doesn’t look the same for everyone. But there is a common path with observable milestones.


COACH SQUAD MILESTONES DIAMOND

Every contribution counts. Every step matters.

Coach Squad milestones recognize learning, service, experience, and leadership. Some are earned through clinics—others through showing up, supporting others, and stepping into new roles.

HOME PLATE - Getting Started

  • First Season Supporting a Team
  • First Clinic Attended
  • First Time Scorekeeping

FIRST BASE - Learning & Development

  • Foundations of Coaching
  • Leadership & Team Building
  • Team Management
  • Coaching the Coach
  • Scorekeeping Certified

SECOND BASE - Experience & Contribution

  • Completed First Season as 2nd Coach
  • Led a Clinic or Scrimmage
  • Multi-Season Coach
  • Supported League Operations

THIRD BASE - Fairness & Inclusion

  • Completed First Season as Team Manager/Head Coach
  • Skills Assessments Trained
  • Division Placement Understanding
  • Inclusion & Fair Play Advocate

HOME RUN - League Builder

  • Mentored new Coaches
  • Significant League Service
  • Skills Assessment Committee

How Clinics Fit In

Clinics support the journey—but they’re only one part of it.

Members grow through experience, mentoring, scorekeeping, volunteering, and leadership—not just attending sessions.

  • Foundations of Coaching → Step In
  • Scorekeeping → Support Fair Play
  • Leadership & Team Building → Lead Moments
  • Team Management → Run the Team
  • Coaching the Coach → Grow the Community


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How Team Leadership Works in WESA

Each team is supported by a Coaching Pair:

  • Team Manager — head coach
  • 2nd Coach — supporting coach

Together, they support players, manage team needs, and help create a positive, inclusive environment.  New coaches are encouraged to step in. Experienced coaches are expected to support and mentor others.

Additional Assistant Coach - each team is encouraged to take on an additional Assistant Coach to give an opportunity to a team member by assigning responsibilities while being supported by Team Leadership.


Start Here

Ready to take your first step?  Sign up for a clinic or simply Get Involved in a number of ways.

Upcoming Dates

  • Foundations of Coaching Clinic - Thursday, November 6, 2025
  • Leadership & Team Building Clinic - Thursday, February 19, 2026
  • Team Management Clinic - Sunday, March 1, 2026
  • Coaching the Coach Clinic - Saturday, March 21, 2026
  • Skills Assessments - Wednesday,  February 18, 2026
  • Scorekeeping Sessions - Thursday, April 9, 2026
  • Coaches Conference - Sunday, March 1, 2026



GET INVOLVED

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Questions?

Reach out anytime:
commissioner@wesa.net 

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