COACH DEVELOPMENT

The Coaching Section is dedicated to providing support for coaches at all levels, information that allows you to shape your own coaching identity.

Coaches need coaches every bit as much as players need coaches. Whether it’s teaching skills, designing drills, planning practices, shaping strategies or developing a big-picture coaching philosophy.

As a coach you have the ability to impact and inspire the lives of hundreds of players. At the heart of coaching is the player and should be the central focus in the creation of effective development environments at all life stages.

We hope that the information on this site helps you on your coaching journey and provides you the tools needed to evolve as a softball coach.

NORTH HARBOUR SOFTBALL COACH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES

Registrations for the North Harbour Softball Foundation and Development Level Coaching Programmes for 2022 are now open.

See flyers below for information and Registration Links.

NHSA COACH DEVELOPMENT - FOUNDATIONAL LEVEL

Coach Development Programme - Foundational Level

Coaches will learn effective skills and techniques on how to communicate with Tamariki

Foundation Level Coaching Clinics Registrations:

Sessions:

- Tuesday 6th August, 6pm - 8pm

- Wednesday 18th September, 6pm - 8pm

Sessions will involve some theory and practical coaching for the relevant age groups

Venue:

Pure Athletic Sports Stadium - Rosedale Park

Cost: 

Free to attend. U7 and U9 coaches who have not attended this course before need to attend at least one of the sessions. Coaches may attend as many sessions as they like as well.

Coaches will receive a certificate on completion of the course as accreditation. 

Development staff will notify registered coaches what to bring for the sessions

NHSA COACH DEVELOPMENT - DEVELOPMENT LEVEL

Coach Development Programme - Development Level 

Learn the skills and techniques associated with playing Softball through practical exercises.

Development Level Coaching Clinic Registrations:

Sessions:

Part 1: Thursday 15th August, 6pm - 8pm

Part 2 (Practical): Thursday 22nd August, 6pm - 8pm

Sessions will involve some theory and practical coaching for the relevant age groups

Venue:

Pure Athletic Sports Stadium - Rosedale Park

Cost: 

Free to attend. Coaches will need to attend both Part 1 and 2 sessions to complete the course.

Coaches will receive a certificate on completion of the course as accreditation. 

Development staff will notify registered coaches what to bring for the sessions