Head Coach (fulfills volunteer obligation)
Head Coaches are responsible for their players, parents & coaching staff. Responsible for leading practices & games and ensure Good Sportsmanship. Supported by Assistant Coaches, Team Parent, and Division VP. Required to complete:

• Volunteer Application (including JDP Background Check)
• LiveScan Fingerprinting (if not done before)
• Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Training
• SafeSport/Abuse Awareness Certification
• Concussion Protocol Certification
• CPR Certification
• Diamond Leader Training Program (recommended, required only for tournament coaches)

• Volunteer Application (including JDP Background Check)
• LiveScan Fingerprinting (if not done before)
• Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Training
• SafeSport/Abuse Awareness Certification
• Concussion Protocol Certification
• CPR Certification
• Diamond Leader Training Program (recommended, required only for tournament coaches)

• Volunteer Application (including JDP Background Check)
• LiveScan Fingerprinting (if not done before)
• Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Training
• SafeSport/Abuse Awareness Certification
• Concussion Protocol Certification

• Volunteer Application (including JDP Background Check)

• Volunteer Application (including JDP Background Check)
• LiveScan Fingerprinting (if not done before)
• Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Training
• SafeSport/Abuse Awareness Certification
• Concussion Protocol Certification
  

Volunteer Requirements for the 2023 Season

1. Volunteer Applications: All head coaches, assistant coaches, and team parents must select your volunteer role HERE. If you do not already have an account, go to lincolnglenbaseball.com and create one. Then go to the above link. You also have an opportunity to select your volunteer role during the registration process for your player. (For board members, select the "League Administrator" role). You will be required to upload a copy of your Driver's License, read/approve some forms, and answer some questions relating to a background check. Shortly thereafter, you will receive an email from JDP inviting you to submit a volunteer application online at JDP. This must be completed before they begin any practices. If you have any questions please contact Becky Jones at [email protected]

2. LiveScan Fingerprinting: All managers, coaches, team parents, umpires and board members must complete LiveScan fingerprinting. This must be completed before they begin any practices. All managers, coaches, team parents, umpires and board member can bring their Live Scan form Tuesday, February 7, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. to WGMS Media Center or directly to Verify Group located at 262 E Hamilton Ave Suite A, Campbell, CA 95008 for fingerprinting. They are open M-F and on Saturdays, and you should call to make sure someone is available before you head there. (408) 761-2156. You can also book an appointment online at https://verifygroup.com.

3.  Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Training: All managers, coaches, team parents, umpires and board members must complete the “Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Training” free online training located at https://epsavealife.org/sca-prevention-training/.  This online training will take about 20 minutes. When completed, managers and coaches must upload their certificates to your LGLL account on Sport Connect. This must be completed before they begin any practices.

4. Safe Sport Act/Abuse Awareness: All managers, coaches, team parents, umpires and board members must complete the “Abuse Awareness for Adults” free online training located at https://usabdevelops.com/memberships/131/login this online training will take about 30 minutes. When completed, managers and coaches must upload their certificates to their Sport Connect account. This must be completed before they begin any practices.

5. Concussion Protocol: All managers, coaches, team parents, umpires and board members must complete the “Concussion in Sports” free online training located HERE. This online training will take about 30 minutes. When completed, managers and coaches must upload their certificates to your LGLL account on Sport Connect. This must be completed before they begin any practices.

6. Umpiring Requirement: All AA, AAA and Head Coaches will be assigned 2 games to umpire in case our Umpire in Chief is unable to fill a game. (You will not be allowed to umpire your own game.)   All umpires are encouraged to sign up for the Little League Rules 101 free online courses below.

2023 Little League Rules 101 Virtual Rules Schedule
When: Sunday, February 5 @ 7PM EST
What: Understanding Terms & Definitions (2.00); and the Role of the Umpire (9.00)
REGISTER NOW

When: Sunday, February 19 @ 7PM EST
What: Objectives of the Game (1.00); What Happens Before the Game (3.00); and Putting the Ball in Play (5.00)
REGISTER NOW

When: February 26 @ 7PM EST
What: Starting and Ending Games (4.00); and Rules to Know About the Pitcher (8.00)
REGISTER NOW

When: March 5 @ 7PM EST
What: Rules to Know About the Batter (6.00); and Rules to Know About the Runner (7.00)
REGISTER NOW

7. CPR: At least one person from each coaching staff (Team) needs to be certified with CPR. We offer the online CPR course via Simple CPR free of charge. The certification is good for two years. Please contact Travis McDonald, our Safety Officer, and he will send you a link to the course. When completed, please upload your certification to your LGLL account on Sport Connect. This must be completed before they begin any practices.

8. Diamond Leader Training Program:  All managers and coaches are encouraged to sign up for the Diamond Leader Training Program which is a FREE educational resource that provides coaches with an understanding of the impact that mental, social, and emotional well-being has in youth sports through detailed information, interactive scenarios, and a variety of additional resources. Learn more and sign up today at LittleLeague.org/DiamondLeader.  This will be a requirement for all tournament managers and coaches in June 2023.

Anyone wishing to manage, coach or be a team parent this season can check the appropriate box in the team staff section of the registration system.  You will be able to complete your background check directly with JDP (the Little League International approved background check company).  Please make sure to include your driver’s license as one of your proof of residency as it is required to complete the background check. We also offer options to volunteer in our Snack Shack, Field Prep Days, and other special events throughout the season.

Please remember that Little League is an all-volunteer organization, dependent upon parents willing to volunteer to make our league work and become stronger. Within this registration process, you will have opportunities to volunteer for different positions and activities such as coaching or running the snack shack. All families are required to fulfill 3 volunteer shifts, 2 of which must be in the Snack Shack. If you choose to opt out of volunteering, a $500.00 payment is required. All volunteers must register in our system for their specific role(s).

All families will need to create an account prior to completing their first registration within the system. In subsequent years, you may log in with your account information to register. Once you create your account, add the secondary guardian info as well as child info to the account. Once you complete these steps, you will be prompted to register your child(ren) for our Spring programs. Fill out all required fields (marked with an asterisk). Register all players in your family and then proceed to check out. You can pay with your credit card. You will receive a confirmation email and as well as confirmation screen page.

You are always able to log back into your account to modify personal information and view registration status and required documents.