Baseball Canada's Coaching Committee awards Grassroots Coaches. The award is given to grassroots coaches who have demonstrated a positive coaching approach through the year, adhering to the LTAD principles, put forward some innovative developmental ideas while creating a fun environment for the young players. These winners are excellent role models while encouraging players to return to the game of baseball next season.
To be eligible for this award, the coach must have made a positive, long-time contribution to coaching baseball in Canada at the local, Provincial, National and/or International level, be in good standing with with the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) and have demonstrated outstanding leadership, performance and guidance as a baseball coach throughout their coaching career.