Female Coach Mentorship Program

Softball Manitoba is excited to invest in female coaches across Manitoba with the help of Sport Manitoba and Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries. Our Female Coach Mentorship Program aims to harness the expertise of veteran Coaches to create development opportunities for up-and-coming coaches. Mentors and Mentees will range across all minor categories (U11-U19) and classifications (A, AA, AAA). Softball Manitoba will be accepting a maximum of nine (9) Mentor Coaches for the 2024 season (1 per Softball MB Region).

Program Details:

• Softball Manitoba's Female Coach Mentorship Committee will choose Mentors based on applications submitted
• Successful applicants will connect with their chosen Mentee and invite them to join team events for the duration of the Mentor's team season (minimum of 2 team events per month)
• Regional Leads will check-in monthly to provide information, support and require updates/feedback from the Mentor and Mentee Coach
• Mentees will be certified in Softball Canada’s Foundations of Coaching Softball modules Part 1 and 2 and Make Ethical Decisions Module and Online Evaluation (paid for by Softball MB)
• Mentees must attend a minimum of 2 team events per month with the Mentor's team (practices, games, team bonding, etc.)
• Mentees will receive a Softball Manitoba backpack, t-shirt, glove + Coaching resources
• Mentors will receive a Softball Manitoba backpack, t-shirt, dozen balls, tee, bownet and Softball Manitoba Development Session (Canpitch, Tobacatch, Hitting, etc.) for their team 

Purpose:

• Gain Coaching experience before fully committing to Coaching a team
• Create relationships and learn from existing female Coaches in your community
• Get a head start on the Softball Canada Coach Certification pathway
• Leave the Female Coach Mentorship Program with the resources and experience needed to confidently begin Coaching

Role of the Mentor Coach:

• Provide team schedule to Mentee, welcome them to a minimum of 2 team events per month
• As the Mentee Coach gets comfortable, help increase their involvement such as helping them lead a drill at practice
• Share knowledge and answer questions

Mentor Eligibility:

• Anyone who self-identifies as female
• Minimum age of 18
• Must have coached for a minimum of three (3) years
• Must be in good standing with Softball Manitoba
• Must have a valid Respect in Sport Certificate (within the past 5 years)
• Must have a valid Criminal Record Check (within the past 5 years)
• Must be Community Softball - Trained for A/AA teams
• Must be Competition Introduction - Certified for AAA teams 

Mentee Eligibility:

• Open to past players but playing experience is not required
• Open to people interested in Coaching any classification/age category
• Must have a valid Respect in Sport Certificate (within the past 5 years)
• Must have a valid Criminal Record Check if over 18 years old (within the past 5 years)

Timeline:

MENTOR COACH APPLICATION - Registration closed