Marlboro Youth Baseball & SoftballManager's Requirements

Meeting AttendanceRequired to attend "3" meetings per yearRequired MeetingsMust attend "1" general meetingMust attend nomination of Officers for the following seasonMust attend election of officers for the following seasonIf you cannot attend a meeting you must have a coach present to representthe team and notify the Division Director.

League Rules & PoliciesInform & enforce all league rules, general & safety.

CertificationCoaches Certification as required by Babe Ruth Babe Ruth League; See Certification Requirement

Game / Practice AttendanceMust attend a minimum of 75% of all games & practices.

Coaching ClinicsMust attend designated clinics.

PracticesMust schedule and conduct a minimum of "7" practices for the season"4" of the practices must be preseasonAll practices must be scheduled through the League Director / Scheduler

EquipmentMust return all league equipment, including keys, by date determined by the league.Immediately notify Division Director of an any damaged or lost equipment.Equipment inventory.

Red BooksMust be at all team practices and games and returned with equipment.

Field MaintenanceField Maintenance including pre-season, in season & post season.Ensure that all fields have been groomed and all MYB&S equipment/buildingshave been secured after each practice and game.Ensure clean up of dug out & bleacher areas of trash after all games & practices.

ConductAny manager whose conduct is deemed detrimental to the league, can and willbe removed from their position.Any manager who is ejected from a game will be immediately suspended from the league.The MYB&S Council will review the case and render a decision on length of suspension.

Failure to adhere to these requirements can result in forfeiture of yourmanaging / coaching privilege for current and / or future seasons.

Marlboro Youth Baseball & SoftballCoach's Requirements

Meeting AttendanceIs encouraged but not required unless requested by the manager to represent the team.Suggested meeting to attend:Required Meetings"1" general meetingNomination of Officers for the following seasonElection of officers for the following season

League Rules & PoliciesInform & enforce all league rules, general & safety.

CertificationCoaches Certification as required by Babe Ruth Babe Ruth League; See Certification Requirem

Game / Practice AttendanceMust attend a minimum of 75% of all games & practices.

Coaching ClinicsMust attend designated clinics.

In the absence of the Manager, Coaches assume responsibilityFor all game/practice compliance.Field maintenance both pre & post game.Security of all MYB&S equipment & buildings.Attend meetings.

Work DetailsField Maintenance including pre-season, in season & post season.Equipment inventory.

ConductAny coach whose conduct is deemed detrimental to the league, can and willbe removed from their position.Any coach who is ejected from a game will be immediately suspended from the league.The MYB&S Council will review the case and render a decision on length of suspension.

Failure to adhere to these requirements can result in forfeiture of yourmanaging / coaching privilege for current and / or future seasons.

Marlboro Youth Baseball & Softball

Required Managers / Coaches Certification

At the beginning of the 2008 season, Babe Ruth League and Ripken Baseball establisheda leadership role in youth baseball and Softball by requiring all rostered coaches andmanagers to gain certification. More than 100,000 coaches have been through theprogram, helping to ensure our kids receive the best sport experience possible.

Marlboro Youth Baseball and Softball stands behind this requirement and will beverifying certification for all managers and coaches. Applicants who are selected tomanage or coach will be required to be certified prior to the start of the season. Only onecertification is required, Baseball or softball, Level 1 or Advanced level and certificationis good for life.

• Level 1: Coaching Youth Baseball: The Ripken Way for Baseball Coaches $19.95• Level 1: Coaching Youth Softball: The Ripken Way for Softball Coaches $19.95

Building on this momentum, Babe Ruth League and Ripken Baseball, in conjunction withcoaching education partner American Sport Education Program (ASEP), have introducedtwo advanced courses for baseball and softball coaches:

• Coaching Advanced Baseball: The Ripken Way for Baseball Coaches $24.95• Coaching Advanced Softball: The Ripken Way for Softball Coaches $24.95

• Advanced training on the technical and tactical skills of baseball and softball.• An additional certification option particularly appealing to experienced coaches.• For coaches who've taken the Coaching Youth Baseball or Softball course and are

looking to enhance their coaching skills.

Which course is right for you?

Coaches with no prior experience are encouraged to take the Coaching Youth Baseball:These courses provide essential information for the first-time coach on such topics asdeveloping a coaching philosophy; communicating with players, officials, and parents;and managing a team.

The Coaching Advanced Baseball and Softball courses are designed primarily forexperienced coaches who need to be certified. The advanced courses are also aimed atBabe Ruth League and Ripken Baseball coaches who completed the Coaching YouthBaseball or Softball course to achieve certification and are now looking to further theirdevelopment as coaches.

Certification Courses can be found on the Babe Ruth League Coaching Education Centerhttp://ww'w.baberutrtcoaching.org/