Softball Australia are pleased to announce the release of new Selector Resources for those wanting to develop their skills as a softball selector.

The new content provides current and future selectors with an understanding of their role and responsibilities within the complex operating environment of team sports, and focuses on improving the athlete selection process by developing knowledge and addressing issues associated with the selection process.

The information also features insights from related experts Joyce Lester, Geoff Coultas, Laing Harrow, and Jenny Cassidy, and includes active learning resources such as questionnaires and case studies that focus on the selection of athletes for softball events, tours, camps etc.

The cost is $15, and can be accessed via our Training Courses website.

This material has been designed for ease of access, incorporating online remote learning and anytime completion status. There are no prerequisites for accessing the content, but participants must be registered on the Softball Australia training courses website.

Learning outcomes include:

• An overview of the role of the selector
• The Responsibilities and Duties of the selector
• Selection Criteria
• Consideration of Flexibility
• Planning
• Communication
• Policy and Procedure
• Squad Composition and Characteristics
• Player Assessment

After reviewing the content, participants receive a certificate recognising their greater understanding about the selector role and the importance of selection in general.

For more information, please email coaching@softball.org.au