Certification
All coaches must be certified through USA Softball each season (August 1st thru July 31st)
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST BE FULLY CERTIFIED BEFORE RECEIVING YOUR TEAM ROSTER AND HOLDING YOUR FIRST PRACTICE!
Background Screening
All MGSL coaches (head and assistant) must complete a background screening each year. Screenings are conducted by USA softball with MGSL reimbursing coaches for the expense.
To initiate your screening, please log in to your account (or create a new account for first time coaches) at https://www.registerusasoftball.com
Under the background check tab, you will need to purchase a background check.
Head coaching candidates should select the background with ACE education option.
Assistant coaches may opt in or out of ACE education
Concussion Training
Concussion training must be certified every 3rd season. Documentation of your training should be submitted to theMGSL@gmail.com or directly to Debbie at the Michigan branch of USA Softball.
Free online training is available at https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/youthsports/coach.html
Launch the course & be sure to print (paper or pdf) your certification once completed.
Your certificate will need to be shared with Debbie at USA Softball (debbie@usasoftballmi.org)
ACE Education & safesport
Both modules must be completed at RegisterUSASoftball.com after you have passed your background screening. Required training will vary based on your experience and recent training.
Login to your account at RegisterUSASoftball.com and follow the courses listed under the ACE Training and SafeSport tabs in your profile.