Coach Resources

Calendar
Season Schedule

Schedule Notes:
Home Team is responsible for setting up the field (including raking and chalking) and for taking down field.
Visiting Team is responsible for clean-up when game over (pick up trash and empty trash cans).
Teams must work together to make sure that the sheds are locked when all games are finished.
Visiting Team must be ready to take in-field warm-up 20 minutes prior to the start of game.  
Home Team takes in-field warm-up 10 minutes prior to the start of the game.
Home Team Always sits on the 3rd base side.
Rescheduled games can bump scheduled practices for field use.
If no umpire shows up for a game, coaches can decide to recruit a parent to umpire OR to reschedule the game.
Home team is responsible for reporting game scores to [email protected] 

Tools You Can Use

Softball Field Diagrams and Templates--Apollo's Templates offers free printable softball field diagrams and templates that can be customized.

Field Setup

 

Field Permits & Liability Insurance Coverage
(links to .pdf files)

Bret Harte Middle School

Greystone Elementary School

Leland High School

DeAnza Park

SJUSD Field Conditions of Use
 

Training

Santa Clara University Broncos Softball - To help develop the skills of all players and coaches in Almaden, the league has arranged clinics to sharpen both player and coaches softball techniques before the season begins. The sessions range from an all-skill clinic available to all age groups being presented by the coaches and players from Santa Clara University, to a coaches' pitching clinic where coaches will learn to coach their team's pitchers, to clinics specially designed for players who want to learn how to be a pitcher or catcher. Mark the days and times on your calendars, and we'll see you soon on the field.

Cutting Edge Softball - Cutting Edge Softball is an independent company dedicated to being on top of the newest advancements in fast pitch softball. We are developing tomorrow’s players, “TODAY!” Cutting Edge Softball is providing innovative skills and instruction in (pitching, hitting and fielding). We are working to establish the Bay Area as a winning force in girls’ fast pitch softball. For softball skills lessons, call us today at (408) 231-1173. AN AWESOME PLACE TO GET READY FOR THE 2009 SEASON!

 

San Jose PAL (Live Scan)

Thanks so much for volunteering to coach the youth in your community!  Since AVGSL is affiliated with the San Jose Police Activities League, all Coaches and Assistant Coaches are required to complete the Livescan process each year. Please use the links below to begin the Live Scan process.

How to... Schedule a Live Scan appointment.

Santa Clara County Sheriff website.
Instructions on How to... Complete the Live Scan Form.

 

Sponsorship Materials

Coach/Manager Memo

Sponsorship Form (1 of 2)

Sponsorship Form (2 of 2)

 

Rules (all divisions)

6U Rules & Guidelines
8U Rules & Guidelines
10U Rules & Guidelines
12U Rules & Guidelines 
16U Rules & Guidelines

 

Helpful Tips for Coaches
Parent-Player Meeting Sample Handout
Team Meeting Topic List (sample agenda)

Sample Practice Plan (10U/12U)

Alone at the Plate
AVGSL Constitution
Positive Coaching Alliance

 

Tournament Team Coaching Application

Tournament Team Coaches applications are available for the summer tournament teams. We are hoping to have 2 teams per division in the 8U, 10U, and 12U age brackets. Coaches able to take on the many hours and 100% commitment to the tournament teams are encouraged to apply.

 Snack Shack Ticket Order Form

Link to Ticket Order Form