Coach's Corner

Welcome Coach's to Noble Youth Softball/Baseball

Without the help of you as a volunteer, our league couldn't function! You are the heart and soul of our program.
Our program's objective: to teach both sport and sportsmanship, build self esteem in each player, to have fun, and to create in each player the desire to be the very best he or she can be.

Success is not just measured by wins and losses but by the positive learning experiences you give to your players.

Coaching for NYSB

The safety and well-being of our players is one of are our highest priorities.
Noble Youth Softball/Baseball is committed to recruiting qualified, trustworthy adults to serve as coaches so every child can enjoy a safe, fun, and educational experience. Parents entrust us with their children and maintaining that trust is essential to the success of our league. Modern screening practices, including background checks and abuse prevention training, are standard and necessary tools for assessing the suitability and safety of prospective volunteers.

Coaching Requirements:

Create a Babe Ruth League Membership account. Click on the Babe Ruth League Membership link in the Training Links and create a Sports Engine account. If you already have an account, simply sign in and update / confirm your information. All background checks and training will be completed through the Sports Engine web portal in conjunction with Babe Ruth League HQ.

This will allow us to track your membership, required coaches training, background checks and abuse prevention training. Background checks are required for anyone that will be on the field and/or interacting with our players. Once complete, a membership card will be emailed to you.

Complete a background check and abuse prevention training. Link in the Training Links window. (Background checks and abuse prevention certifications are valid for 2 years)

Obtain a Babe Ruth coaching certification. Link in the Training Links window. Click on: “Players, coaches and umpires” Tab. Click on: “Coaching education”. Click on: “Buy Course” then select: Coaching Youth Baseball the Babe Ruth League Way Online Course. There is a $19.95 fee to receive the course content and test. (This is a one-time requirement; if you already have the certification, simply upload your certificate — no retake is necessary.)

Coaches: If you are a returning head coach or assistant coach from last season, please email the board with your intentions for this season as soon as possible. [email protected]

CPR/First Aid: While this is not yet required to coach, it is highly recommended. If you already hold a valid CPR card, please provide the league with a copy.