It is encouraged for all parents to also complete this course as it provides a general understanding to the core principles of positive atmosphere, player development and recognizing and responding to health and safety issues.  The Play Ball Parentcourse is another nice resource.

1. Visit USA Baseball and select SIGN IN
2. If not already member, select CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT
3. Enter in all *required information.  For Organization, type "Cheektowaga Youth Baseball & Softball".
4. Select SAVE
5. Select CERTIFICATION / COACH CERTIFICATION
   
6. Select GET STARTED at the bottom of the page.
   
7. Select "A" CERTIFICATION PACKAGE
8. Select UPDATE CART and then PROCEED TO CHECKOUT (course is FREE)
9. Select CHOOSE ANOTHER ADDRESS.  Even though this is an online course, the system wants an address filled in.
10. Select SUBMIT ORDER
11. The link to your course will be on top of the Order Confirmation page.  Clicking on it will open a new tab to begin your course.

The course can take 1-2 hrs depending on your familiarity with the topics.  You may stop at any time and come back where you left off.  You can ALWAYS find your courses in the "My Profile" tab in the top menu.  To return to the course, select GO TO COURSE.

Your are required to complete ALL 4 modules in the "A" Certification course as well as SIGN the Code of Conduct.

•     The Confident Baseball Coach

(USA Baseball generates a PDF file.  All you have to do is save it to your device.)

You can access your certificates by going to MY PROFILE and select GO TO COURSE for the certificate you wish to retrieve.