GMJBA - COACH REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Parent coaches are the backbone of a successful volunteer-based youth sports organization.  Prospective parents interested and/or available in coaching are required to submit an electronic application (annually) to become a volunteer coach.  Prospective volunteer coaches shall be adults of age 25 or older.  Younger applicants may be approved at the discretion of the GMJBA Board.  The GMJBA Board highly encourages and desires parent and family member volunteer coaches.  Although any parent is welcome to coach, interested parents ideally have an introductory level of coaching proficiency, and/or baseball-specific knowledge, skills, and experience.

BACKGROUND CHECKS

GMJBA requires periodic background checks be conducted (no less than annually) on all current and/or prospective coaches.  Prospective coaches shall submit personal information electronically to the league registration system.  The league registration system connects with a third party private background check provider in order to obtain publicly known information related to national/state/local criminal records, sex offender registries, address verification systems, and social security number documentations.  Background check results will be reviewed and considered by the GMJBA Board.

MANDATORY COACH TRAINING

Coaches are also required to accomplish periodic concussion, as directed and/or assigned by the GMJBA Board.

COACHES PER TEAM

• Assigned Coaches

  • An adult volunteer who is officially registered, approved, and assigned by the GMJBA Board, and is authorized to be on the field and/or inside the bench area during games.  The child of an Assigned Coach receives Protected Player status during the applicable division draft process.

  • Assigned Head Coach 

    • Minimum Required:  1

    • Maximum Allowed:  1

  • Assigned Assistant Coach(es)

    • Minimum Required:  0

    • Maximum Allowed:  2

  • Assigned Total Coaches

    • Minimum Required:  1

    • Goal:  3

    • Maximum Allowed:  3

• Unassigned Coaches

  • An adult volunteer who is not officially registered, not approved, and/or not assigned by the GMJBA Board, and is therefore not authorized to be on the field and/or inside the bench area during games.  Nonetheless, unassigned coaches are a vital part of the Green Mountain culture and typically support team practices if/when volunteer schedules permit.  The child of an Unassigned Coach does not receive Protected Player status during the applicable division draft process.