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The PWGFS coaching staff consists mostly of parents of the players. A few of our coaches have served for many years and continue to coach even after their daughters moved on to high school and college softball. PWGFS requires that all coaches are certified through the Amateur Softball Association's ACE Coach Certification Program which covers a national background check and many valuable coaching resources. In addition, PWGFS has a Code of Conduct Policy which each parent, player and coach is required to adhere to.
About the ASA ACE Coach Certification Program
The ASA ACE Coach Certification Program is the preferred certification process of Prince William Girls Fastpitch Softball. All costs associated with coach certification and background checks are the responsibility of the coach or volunteer. The ASA ACE Coach Certification Program provides the best training possible for our coaches and it includes the background check along with a great coaching insurance policy through Bollinger, Inc.
The Amateur Softball Association is proud to begin its second year of online ACE Coaching Certifications. The ASA has taken time to upgrade many features of the current online system, including a new homepage. The new homepage is designed to make navigating the site easier for all users. The ASA has also added a tutorial to the site, to help first time users or returning users become familiar with the online ACE Certification Process. Also, the ASA has added a feature for Local ASA ACE Administrators to be able to access information to better serve the ACE Certifiied Coaches in their respective areas. To take advantage of these new changes and to renew your ACE Certification for 2009 visit, http://ace.usasoftball.com .
Getting started is easy, just create a profile and enter your payment using a credit card. You must agree to the Code of Ethics to begin certification. The next step is submitting to a background check which is conducted and monitored through ASA checking records Nationally. Once a coach is cleared through a background check, they may begin the certification process which involves watching short online videos and answering the questions relating to the material.
You are able to complete multiple levels of the certification in one year. You are able to complete ACE Continuing Education certification each year to retain ACE Certification. The Continuing Education test will be updated annually.
ACE Online Certification consists of 4 Levels
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Continuing Education
The cost per level for ACE Online Certification is as follows:
Level 1 - $25.00
Level 2 - $20.00
Level 3 - $20.00
Continuing Education - $20.00
Expiration of Certification- ACE Certifications are considered "valid" in the calender year in which they are completed. As of January 1 of the following calendar year all certifications will need to be renewed for the following calendar year.
The ACE Online account will be active for two years following a completed certification. If a coach does not complete a certification in two full calendar years following his or her most recent certification, the coach's online ACE Account will be considered inactive and the coach will have to restart the certification process at Level 1 in future years.
Prince William Girls Fastpitch Softball of Prince William County, VA along with a number of other local jurisdictions in Virginia and Maryland is a proud member of the Mid-Atlantic Recreation and Parks Sports Alliance organization(MARPSA)
The purpose of the MARPSA is to develop and communicate a consistent message that organizations and their players, coaches and spectators will be held accountable to a code of conduct that promotes sportsmanship and keeps recreational competitive and non-competitive sporting activities in proper prospective.
The code of conduct, is a requirement that all players, coaches and parents must complete before participating in the Prince William Girls Fastpitch Softball League.
Check ot the MARPSA website: www.marpsa.com
PWGFS Code of Conduct Form
PWGFS Volunteer Application Form