About the course
This course, developed by USA Baseball along with the NFHS, teaches the basic skills of throwing and catching, offensive skills, overview of each position’s role, good team defensive tactics, how to develop a practice plan, and additional coaching tips that you can use to teach and help improve your team. Hosted by George Grande, Cincinnati Reds announcer, the skills presented in this course are demonstrated by the Washington Nationals players and coaches. Drills and skills are provided by Darrel Don, a high school coach in the Orlando area and a USA Baseball National Team coach.
Content Experts
Your Course Curriculum
5 Hours
- Approved for 5 Clock Hours
- Certificate of Completion
- Additional Resources
NFHS National Coaching Credential
The NFHS Learning Center offers a 3-level national coaching credential that helps you gain knowledge you can use to provide a fun, educational, and a safer environment for your students.
This national credential was developed for individuals who are currently coaching or aspire to coach at the interscholastic level. The goal is to enhance the ability of the coach to better serve students, the school, the community, and the profession of coaching.
Why To Take NFHSLearn Courses
Leadership
Improve the learning experience and skill development of the students who participate
Certificate
Receive a certificate that signifies completion of content covering critical topics
Assurance
School district and parents will know that you are educated about the legal responsibilities associated with coaching at the interscholastic level
Professional
Receive a sense of pride and professional pride by completing nationally recognised coursework and certifications
Skill Building
Learners at any level of proficiency can improve key skills
Health & Safety
Reminders and key information on critical health and safety topics to help keep students as safe as possible
Growth
Learning about or improving on guidelines and standards is a key to continued success
Convenient
Self-paced, online learning that you can learn from anywhere on any device
