No coaching experience or knowledge of softball required, and minimal preparation because of highly structured supporting materials. Preparation for play days can be done in as little as 10 minutes (review the CD on a computer). The program is geared to what the kids can do and enjoy at a given age. Lesson plans for the entire season are in a booklet provided by VWMSA, with a CD with videos of everything. The following printable pages can be referred to until all teams receive booklets.
ideal team size 5-6 (teams selected based principally on their school)
coach, assistant coach, manager, volunteer manager needed for each team
coach or assistant coach organizes the activities based on the Softball Canada Learn To Play lesson plans (not intended to be rigid, it just means a lot less prep time)
manager organizes the snacks, holds the uniform deposit checks
volunteer manager tracks and coordinates volunteer time (so parents can get their 8 hours)
one parent expected to attend with each child
activities are a variety of softball related drills and games
location: likely Trimble (north diamond, east of school) unless numbers are large in which case McBride and Braemar may be used.
MiniMites Level 2 - 2004/2003
ideal team size about 8 (teams principally selected based on their school)
coach, assistant coach, manager, volunteer manager needed for each team
adult:child ratio not less than 2:1 (so plan to have one parent there most days)
coach or assistant coach organizes the activities based on the Learn to Play lesson plans
volunteer manager tracks and coordinates volunteer time (so parents can get their 8 hours)
manager organizes the snacks, holds the uniform deposit checks
a variety of softball related drills and games (45 minutes) followed by 30 minute scrimmage between teams followed by a relay
Scrimmage will typically be:
7 machine pitches, if they don't hit a fair ball, they go to first base if they swung at least once in the last four pitches
WILDCATS REP PROGRAM
