All Members who wish to coach a team at Wests for the forthcoming season are invited to attend the forthcoming Coaches Academy. There is no fee payable for this course however a weekly commitment is required.
Please complete the Coach Expression of Interest Form here: https://wests.link/CoachEOI
The Coaches Academy commences on Friday 5 June 2026 and goes for three (3) weeks – two sessions per week – Friday evening and Sunday afternoon.
Resource material can be found as follows
Coaches will then be expected to participate in the Players Development Academy which commences in July and goes for five (5) weeks – two sessions per week – Friday evening and Sunday afternoon.
The Agenda follows:
| DATE | DAY | LESSON | ACTIVITY | START TIME | END TIME |
| 5 June | Friday | 1 | 1. Understand Baseball Fundamentals 2. Develop Coaching Philosophy 3. Understand how to Acquire Coaching Certifications |
6.00pm | 8.00pm |
| 7 June | Sunday | 2 |
Create Practice PlansLearn Effective Communication Skills |
3.00pm | 5.00pm |
| 12 June | Friday | 3 |
Set Team Goals Build Team ChemistryTeach Fundamentals |
6.00pm | 8.00pm |
| 14 June | Sunday | 4 |
Introduce Advanced Techniques |
3.00pm | 5.00pm |
| 19 June | Friday | 5 | Implement Conditioning Programs Focus on Mental Preparation | 6.00pm | 8.00pm |
| 21 June | Sunday | 6 | Prepare for Game Day | 3.00pm | 5.00pm |
Register here – https://wests.link/CoachEOI
