Letter of Intent and Background Check

For the safety of our players, and according to new ASA requirements, all prospective managers and coaches must submit two forms:

If you are planning to be a manager or (assistant) coach and did not fill in these forms at the registration, please do so as soon as possible and mail them to

SMGSA, P.O. Box 1055, Sierra Madre, CA 91025-4055

Please note that you must attach a copy of a government-issued photo ID (driver's license or state ID), either in the space at the bottom of the background check form, or on a separate sheet of paper.

The background check is mandatory: you will not be allowed to coach unless we have this form on file.



Articles and links

ASA-VIP Coaching Standards and Code of Ethics
Why Kids Lose Interest in Sports and What Officials Can Do About It
Learn How to Keep Score (Tutorial)
Catcher's Call Charts and Situational Calls
Drills, Drills, Drills (Baserunning.throwing, fielding, etc. - Courtesy of eteamz)
National Fastpitch Coaching Association SIte
Batting Average Calculator (Warning - SOUND on this link)
Cheers: All the cheers you've ever (and never) heard.
Drills from Southern California ASA

Do you have something to contribute for the Coaches Corner?
Email John Latta, Director of Coaching, or the webmaster.