Coach

The key to becoming a good baseball coach or manager is having a good background in the game. Knowledge and experience gained as a player will go a long way toward earning your team’s respect. Also crucial is the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with your players.

Below is information and training drills coaches can use for their teams.

Australian Pitching Development Podcast

Baseball continues to grow and develop at an alarming pace across all facets of the game. Join the “Move the Mound Back” crew as they interview leading proponents of the games evolution. Each episode provides insights and information designed to help athletes and parents along their baseball journey.
This podcast is proudly presented by Australian Pitching Development.

Podcast Link

Coaches Accreditation
Please learn more about the Baseball Coaches Certification Program and become an accredited coach. 

Coach Accreditation Registration

Certificate A and B must be completed before completing Certificate C.

When creating your USA coaches account, in “Primary Organisation” choose Baseball Australia, then click +Join

Tournament Coaching Levels
All coaches who choose to coach tournament baseball must be accredited as per the requirements set by Baseball Australia and Baseball WA.​

All coaches who choose to coach tournament baseball must be accredited as per the requirements set by Baseball Australia and Baseball WA.

Charter Coaches
Head Coaches
Certification A, B and C
Certification C Coursework and practical assessment is required for 2023 onward. Certification C (requires Certs A & B to be completed first).

Assistant Coaches
​Certification B (requires Cert A to be completed first)

Minor League Machine Pitch
Head Coach – Certification A and Community Coaching General Principles or Certification A & B.
Assistant Coaches – Community Coaching General Principals and Certification A.