ACE Certification Program

Achieve	A certain level of knowledge
Certify	To confirm that a coach has obtained a level of understanding over that which he/she has been tested on.
Educate	To assist with the gathering of knowledge and information

Why the ACE Coaching Certification Program?
To ensure that our youth coaches understand that coaching a youth softball team means more than just knowing the nuts and bolts of softball. Areas covered in the ACE Coaching Certification program include:
Psychology of Coaching First Aid Coach / Umpire Relations	Legal Issues in Sports Practice Organization Softball Specific Skills
The training and education of youth coaches:
Benefits our young athletes Improves coaches relations with parents and umpires Helps coaches become more confident in their abilities Helps make your life easier as an administrator Improves the contact and communication you have with your coaches Provides needed liability insurance protection for the coaches Improves the overall quality of play within the Junior Olympic Programs For the overall safety of our Junior Olympic Athletes!

Benefits of ACE Membership
	Take home copy of the ACE Coaching Certification Manuel
	$5,000,000 Liability insurance policy (only if coaching an ASA Registered / Sanctioned team)
	Personalized membership card as an ASA/USA Softball ACE Coach
	ACE Coach Certificate
	Gift - Line-up / Defensive/Offensive clip board for use in the dugout.
	Discount coupons on ASA merchandise and training videos

The ACE Certification Program takes the place of the VIP Program.