All coaches, assistant coaches, and team managers MUST comply with the following prior to the
league’s selected evaluation days:
1. Pass the league’s background check
2. Obtain, and provide to the board, certification from the Babe Ruth League Coaching and Education Program
3. Obtain, and provide to the board, certification of completing Abuse Awareness and Prevention Safety training.
4. Register online as team personnel.
Babe Ruth Background Checks and Abuse Prevention Systems (APS) Training
All managers and coaches, as well as any other persons and volunteers, who provide regular service to the league and/or have repetitive access to, or contact with, players or teams are required to complete the background check and abuse prevention training. Effective with the 2019 season the background check is valid for 2 years. The same applies for the those taking the abuse prevention training. The training is good for 2 years, and can be completed right after the volunteer signs up for the background check if using the Sports Engine Platform.
Babe Ruth League requires all coaches to be certified through
Babe Ruth League Coaching Education Center.
USA Baseball Education Courses
The USA Baseball Sport Development team is dedicated to providing all constituents of the game with the resources they need to be successful both on and off the field through youth programs, player development, education, and safety initiatives. Babe Ruth Baseball is proud to present the following resources in cooperation and partnership with
USA Baseball.
HEADS UP Concussion Training
By taking this free, online course and using what you learn, you will be well positioned to improve the culture of concussion. Your actions can help create a safe environment for young athletes so that they can stay healthy, active, and thrive – both on and off the playing field. HEADS UP to Youth Sports: Online Training.