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General Information
Updated 1/26/10
A simple approach to coaching America’s #1 team sport.
  What is ACE?
This clinic is designed to give you, the softball coach, some idea about the responsibility that has been given you.
That responsibility entails more than just knowing the nuts and bolts of softball. It includes knowing how to deal with parents, how to care for injuries, understanding risk management, your legal duties as a coach, how to organize a practice and much more.

There is a lot to coaching young athletes – maybe more than you though at first. It is our hope through this clinic to give you
some insight and assistance as you enter the world of coaching youth softball. You
will be given tips, drills and advise that can help you and your team have a successful, positive and enjoyable season.

The Certification Clinic covers 15 chapters consisting of: What is Coaching All About, Communication, Teaching Skills, Psychology of Coaching, 20 tips for Coaching your Own Child, Dealing with Parents, Legal Issues and Risk Management, First Aid, Sports Specific Skills, Adapting Softball for Kids,
The Difference Between Fast Pitch and
Slow Pitch Softball, Softball Positions and Coverage, Softball Equipment, It’s Game Time, Now What?, and Organization & Administration Skills.

Due to ASA privacy issues we can no longer post current  certified ACE coaches names on this website.  If you need to see if your coaches are currently ACE certified please contact Nor Cal ASA
Office Manager Sandy Scott
 

Link to ACE on-line
(ACE is now part of on-line registration)

When creating your Online PROFILE,  be sure to enter your name as it is shown on your driver’s license. 

For coaches renewing years 2, 3 and continuing education, please make sure you enter your name the same as in previous years.  You should then be able to edit your name to reflect the same as shown on your driver’s license. 

ACE FAQ (pdf)

All ACE Certification will now include BACKGROUND checks (there will be no additional cost).  Here is a link to the criteria that will be used in the background checks for all personnel in the dugout..  

Nor Cal ASA will continue to require all manager/coaches (anyone) in the dugout at all levels of Travel Ball and Recreation league staff (A, B, and C) to be ACE certified.

$25.00 (1st year)
ACE Coaches Manual 
ACE Coach Personalized Identification Card
(both will be mailed from the National Office)
$2,000,000 Liability Insurance Policy

$20.00 for 2nd, 3rd and continuing ACE
ACE Coach Certificate
ACE Coach Personalized Identification Card
$2,000,000 Liability Insurance Policy

Nor Cal ASA staff will still do ACE clinics in person upon request.  There will need to be more than 20 coaches attending for the clinic to be set up.  Please contact your local District Commissioner.