2026 Coach Certification Requirements and Clinics

RDMBA encourages volunteers to coach our young athletes. Coaches can have a positive impact on our players and can develop long lasting friendships. If you have the desire to lead our kids with passion and encouragement in a positive manner you can contact the RDMBA office for more information.

RDMBA Coach Requirements

Coaching Level	Vulnerable Sector Check	Required Courses	Recommended Courses
T-Ball, Rally Cap, 9U	Required	—	Safe Sport eLearning (NCCP registration required)
11U-18U 'A' City League	Required	—	Safe Sport eLearning (NCCP registration required) Coach Initiation in Baseball Online Module (NCCP registration required)
11U-18U 'A' Provincial	Required	Click here for list of courses required	—
11U-18U AA & AAA	Required	Determined by level & division Click here for list of courses required	—

Red Deer Minor Baseball Association requires Vulnerable Sector Checks for all coaches, Head Coach and Assistants, for both Rep and Rec

Click here for more information on how to apply for a Vulnerable Sector Check

NCCP Registration - A (Provincial), AA & AAA Coaches

All A (Provincial), AA, and AAA coaches must be registered in the NCCP system.

Steps to Register:

Go to NCCP Registration to create an account.
New coaches will pay $50.00 to enter the system and gain access to the Coach Initiation in Sport Module.
After completing the module, choose one of the following based on your coaching level:
- Coach Initiation in Baseball (Rally Cap)
- Coach Initiation in Baseball (Fundamentals)
Completing the Coach Initiation in Baseball (Fundamentals) Online Module allows you to register for in-person workshops.
Coaches who have already completed the Level 1 Technical course in the old NCCP system can check the appropriate box, and the fee will be waived.

Red Deer's 2026 NCCP Coach Clinics

Red Deer	Absolutes Clinic	Apr 11/26 @ 8:00am	Collicut Center	$50
Red Deer	Planning Clinic	Apr 11/26 @ 12:30pm	Collicut Center	$50
Red Deer	Pitching and Catching Clinic	Apr 11/26 @ 4:30pm	Collicut Center	$50
Red Deer	Strategies Clinic	Apr 12/26 @ 9:00am	Collicut Center	$50
Red Deer	Skills Clinic	Apr 12/26 @ 1:45pm	Collicut Center	$50

CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL UPCOMING CLINICS AND TO REGISTER

Reimbursements - RDMBA

RDMBA is committed to supporting and developing our coaches.

RDMBA will cover the cost of all required and optional NCCP courses, as well as the NCCP account fee (if applicable), for all coaches rostered in the current season.

RDMBA Coaches

If the course is hosted by RDMBA:
You do not need to pay at check-in. RDMBA will cover the cost directly.

If the course is hosted by another association:
You must pay for the course and submit your receipt to RDMBA. We will reimburse you.

Maximum reimbursement:

$50 (Fundamentals of coaching baseball, absolutes, planning, pitching and catching, strategies, skills)
$5 (Rally Cap)

How to Submit for Reimbursement

Keep your receipt(s).
Send one email that includes:
- Your receipt(s)
- Your full name
- Your current RDMBA team
- How you would like to be reimbursed (cheque or e-transfer)