The Sandwich Baseball Association coach must be a leader. All must recognize that they hold a position of trust and responsibility in a program that deals with a sensitive and formative period of a child's development.
It is required that the coach have understanding, patience and the capacity to work with children. The coach should be able to inspire respect. Above all else, coaches must realize that they are helping to shape the physical, mental and emotional development of young people.
While an adult with training and background in the game is a desirable candidate for a coach it is not a requirement of the Sandwich Baseball Association. The heart of SBA is what happens between the adult coach and player.
Children of Youth Baseball age are strongly influenced by adults whose ideals and aspirations are similar to their own. The coach and player share a common interest in the game, a desire to excel, and determination to win. Children often idolize their coaches, not because the adult is the most successful coach or mentor, but because the coach are a sources of inspiration.
All coaches will be required to complete a background check through JDP before being allowed to coach a team. This requirement is in place to help protect the children playing in the Sandwich Baseball Association and will be completed before the start of each season. SBA Coaches are also required to be CPR/AED certified before the start of the season.
Why do we do background Checks?
As an organization that serves children and youth we have the obligation to exercise due diligence with regards to protecting our members, especially the children. By performing background checks on our volunteer coaches our organization is:
Putting up a safeguard at the doorway of the organization that will, in most cases, scare off sexual predators.
Offering peace of mind to parents when choosing our program, by letting them know our league is being pro-active in trying to protect the children.
What States does an investigation cover?
A JDP investigation covers all 50 States.
What are the criteria for receiving your certification?
No felonies.
No violent, theft, or drug related misdemeanors.
No sex crimes found, ever.**
No crimes against children found, ever.**
No pending or looming legal action found which may result in a misdemeanor or felony conviction.
Have a United States Government issued identification card.
Current, accurate personal photograph.
How do I complete the background check?
Once you've been contacted by the Association about your coaching position you will receive an email from JDP to complete your background check.
As a parent how can I verify a Coaches background check?
Please speak with the President of the Association.
How do I view the associations Child Abuse/Molestation Risk Management Program?
By following this link to the must current document:
