Coach Information
Important forms, background-check information, practice-field reservations, and policies for GGSA coaches and volunteers.
Coach & Volunteer Requirements
All Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Volunteers must complete both a Volunteer Release and Waiver of Liability and an Online Background Check.
Step 1 — Volunteer Release & Waiver
Download, print, complete, and sign the Volunteer Release and Waiver of Liability form.
Download Waiver FormSubmit your completed form by:
- In Person: Give it to your League Representative.
- Mail: GGSA, PO Box 460843, Garland, TX 75046
- Email: Scan or photograph the signed form and email it to ggsafields@gmail.com.
Step 2 — Online Background Check
Complete the GGSA online background-check process. GGSA pays the cost of the background check.
Start Background CheckAfter your background check has been submitted, GGSA will contact you to confirm your authorization to coach.
Team Roster Form
Download and complete the fillable GGSA Team Roster PDF
Team Roster Form
Policies for Managers
A. Managers and assistants should read the bylaws and standing rules carefully.B. Each manager should have a meeting with his/her team's parents to explain the functions of the association.
C. Each manager is responsible for controlling their players' and players' parents' unsportsmanlike comments or remarks. This sport is for girls to learn, compete, and have fun.
D. No player shall practice with a team unless they have been officially assigned to that team and have completed registration.
E. Managers having complaints about other managers shall contact the league representative, Vice President, or the President.
F. Complaints regarding umpires should be taken to the umpire representative.
G. At the end of the season, managers shall be responsible for returning any GGSA borrowed equipment to a League Rep. If the equipment is not turned in by closing ceremonies deposit check will be cashed.
H. Managers of home teams of the early game shall place bases at their respective locations and managers of home teams of the last game shall pick up bases and return to the designated area. Managers must report defective equipment to their League representative.
I. It will be mandatory for all managers to participate in any association-approved fundraising project.
J. It is strongly recommended that all new managers of the association who will be coaching teams ages four through twelve attend any league-sponsored training session.
K. After the end of the game, each team shall be responsible for cleaning up on their side of the stands and their dugouts.
L. No parking inside the complex.
M. Pitching machines may not be used if the grounds (infield and/or outfield) are wet.
N. Coaches/players are never allowed to jump the fence to practice when the complex is locked.
