Coaching Certifications
CKAA is aligned with governing bodies for baseball, softball, and flag football. Being associated with these governing bodies provides an added level of legitimacy to our organization while offering resources and opportunities within the sports community at large.
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The Centers for Disease Control has released free Concussion Training for Youth Sports, which is included below. This material will help arm you with what to look for, and how to act if there are situations that arise.
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Babe Ruth/ Cal Ripken is the governing body for the baseball, t-ball, Buddy Ball and softball programs within CKAA, while USA Football is the governing body for football. Each organization has a coach certification process, which is listed below. CKAA will reimburse the costs for the successful completion of online certifications but always appreciates your donation if you are willing.
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Certification provides a deeper understanding of the sport in which you coach as well as additional resources not available to the general public. Below are the details and ways to gain certification for Babe Ruth/ Cal Ripken and USA Football.
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CDC’s HEADS UP to Youth Sports: Online Concussion Training for Coaches shares the latest guidance on concussion safety and prevention. The training provides essential information to help coaches spot signs and symptoms of possible concussions and steps to take if one occurs.
After finishing this training, you will be able to:
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Describe what concussions are, how they occur, and at least one long-term and two short-term potential effects on an athlete’s physical and mental health.
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Recognize at least two signs and two symptoms of concussion you might observe during a practice or game.
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Explain youth sports coaches’ role in determining if an athlete should be removed from a practice or game, and list four steps to take after a possible concussion occurs.
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List at least two ways youth sports coaches can prioritize concussion safety.
The training takes about 30 minutes and features easy-to-follow information with knowledge checks and illustrated case studies. This helps you apply the information presented and achieve the key learning objectives of the course.
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More than 15 years ago, Babe Ruth League partnered with leading coaching education provider Human Kinetics Coach Education to develop and deliver online courses for Babe Ruth League. Since then, nearly 250,000 baseball and softball coaches have earned their certification through the courses. This education helps ensure Babe Ruth League coaches have the knowledge and tools needed to provide athletes with the most positive sport experience possible.
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The Coaching Youth Baseball the Babe Ruth League Way Online Course and Coaching Youth Softball the Babe Ruth League Way Online Course present the fundamental coaching concepts, responsibilities, and the most important coaching points of the major skills and tactics of youth baseball and softball.
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To get your certification, begin by purchasing the course. Course access instructions will be emailed to you immediately, and when you have completed the course, you can print a certificate of course completion from the website to document your achievement and submit it to your league administrator.
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Email Completion Certificate to ckaajax.secretary@gmail.com
WHO WE ARE & WHY WE’RE HERE
As football’s governing body, USA Football is the sole US member of the International Federation of American Football (IFAF). We create and deliver best-in-class resources, standards and experiences for every football family member to pursue and enjoy America’s favorite sport, from youth to elite U.S. National Teams.
We are recognized by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee, and we are proud to join IFAF and the NFL to advocate for flag football’s inclusion in the 2028 Olympic Games.
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FOR COACHES
Coaching young athletes can feel like a full-time job, and expectations couldn’t be higher. We’re here with training and tools to help you get the most out of your team and yourself, so step up to the standard and get certified.
