Trainings
Volunteers and coaches for Great Smokies Little League must have certain training courses. Some of these will be in person meetings with the League administration (dates to be determined once registration is complete). Others are available online. Here are the details and instructions for the online trainings. EVERY volunteer must complete the BASE Abuse Awareness Training. Coaches are REQUIRED to complete the Little League Diamond Leader training, but other volunteers may find this training useful as well. Once you have completed your required trainings, please send an email to [email protected] with your certificates of completion attached.
Directions for Abuse Awareness for Adults Course Completion:
USA Baseball’s BASE (Baseball Athlete Safety Education) program is a zero-tolerance campaign for any type of abuse within the sport of baseball. All Little League coaches and volunteers are required to complete the Abuse Awareness for Adults course. Please follow the instructions below to complete the course.
1. Create an Account or Sign in to USABDevelops.com
a. Go to USABDevelops.com or download the USA Baseball App.
b. Click “Sign in/Register”
c. Enter all required information
d. Select Great Smokies LL - Sylva, NC from the “Little League – Local Leagues” drop-down menu and click “+Join”
i. If you have an existing account, click your name in the top right corner, select MY ACCOUNT, and then UPDATE MY PROFILE to link your account with your local Little League.
2. Complete Abuse Awareness for Adults course*
a. Click EDUCATION
b. Select COURSES
c. Click “Abuse Awareness for Adults” → “+Enroll” → “Go to Course”
d. Complete the course
*If you have completed the Abuse Awareness for Adults course in the past and need an updated certificate, please
select the Restart Course button.
a. Click your name in the top right corner and select MY ACCOUNT
b. Select COURSES
c. Scroll to the Abuse Awareness for Adults course and click RESTART COURSE
3. Download Certificate
a. Click your name in the top right corner and select MY ACCOUNT
b. Select COURSES
c. Scroll to the Abuse Awareness for Adults course and click DOWNLOAD CERTIFICATE
Directions for Little League Diamond Leader Training Completion:
Go to the Little League Diamond Leader Training website HERE. Create an account and choose Great Smokies LL as your local league. Complete the training and download your certificate of completion.
Reminder:
Once your online trainings are completed, please send an email to [email protected] with your certificates of completion attached.
Thank you for your willingness to volunteer your time to create great baseball and softball experiences for the youth in our area!