WSA Coaches

Coach Education Opportunities

Coaches Connect

WSA is excited to bring new personal development opportunities to softball coaches in our competition environment who are eager to invest in their skills and lasting impacts as coaches! 

How might this benefit you?

1. Network - chance to meet like-minded peers coaching at a similar level, broaden coach connections and learn from each other.

2. Fresh thinking - the workshops provide many useful ideas to enhance coaching delivery and content.

3. Flexible format – we aim to provide both in-person interactive sessions, as well as online sessions easily accessed from the comfort of home!

4. Zero cost - free to invited coaches.

These sessions will be aimed at providing coaches information, ideas, and encourage connection and discussion around different topics of our game. 

Session information and full schedule as follows: 

Session 1- FUN-damentals of Junior Coaching: WHY we Coach, Foundational Skills & Creating Positive Sport Experiences                                                   Wednesday, 24 July, 6:30pm

                   Online Teams Meeting 

Session 2- Coach Approach- Team Culture, Player vs. Team Development & Season Goals

                    Wednesday:  31 July, 2025 6:30pm

                    Online Teams Meeting

Session 3- All Things Pitching: Intro to Mechanics & Coaching Pitchers

​​​​​​​                    Monday, 5 Aug, 6:30pm-8:30pm

                    Johnsonville Club

Session 4- All Things Hitting: Intro into Mechanics & Building Better Hitters

                    Monday, 12 Aug, 6:30pm-8:30pm

                    Johnsonville Club

To register for these sessions: CLICK HERE

WSA Development - COACHES TOOLBOX (Online Drive)

In an effort to support and provide our community of coaches with tools, tips, and information to best equip them for successful seasons ahead, we have organized a “Coaches Toolbox” Online Drive. This shared drive can be accessed by anyone with the link and includes organized information, videos, drills, tips, articles, and resources for our coaches! 

Link to Full Drive: WSA Development Shared Drive

Top Picks to Get Started:

1. How to Build Positive Team Culture (Video)

2. Motivating Players in Mixed-Ability Environments (Article)

3. SNZ Rookie Sox – Team Practice Plans (Handbooks)

WSA COACHES FACEBOOK GROUP

Join the WSA Club Coaches private Facebook page where you will find reminders of upcoming eventsuseful and information to help with all aspects of your coaching.  

Follow the link to the page and request to be a member.

WSA Coaches Facebook