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Armstrong Cooper Girls Fastpitch Association

Training

All required training is accessed through the MN Softball system using the Compliance button. After you are assigned to a team as a staff member, this button will appear next to your name on your MN Softball dashboard:



Clicking the button opens the Compliance window, which is organized by training sections. Completed trainings are shown in green, and expired trainings are shown in red. To start a training, expand the relevant section and click the appropriate button (options may vary by section).


Requirements


Head coaches - must complete a background check, SafeSport training, Concussion training and ACE training
Assistant coaches - must complete a background check, SafeSport training and Concussion training.

Background Check

Background checks are now accessed through the MN Softball dashboard (see above). Expand the Background Check section and click Get Background Check to begin. Your status will automatically update to complete once the background check is approved. Please note that processing may take 7–10 days.

See Background Checks | Minnesota Softball for additional information.

Reimbursement
To request reimbursement, email your receipt to [email protected] and include "Background Check Reimbursement" in the subject line.

SafeSport Training

SafeSport training is also accessed through the MN Softball dashboard (see above). Expand the SafeSport section and review the Help Guide before starting. Follow the instructions to create an account if needed, then click the appropriate button to begin the training. Once completed, upload your certificate to finish the process.

See SafeSport | Minnesota Softball for additional information.

Concussion Training

Concussion training is also accessed through the MN Softball dashboard (see above). Expand the Concussion section and click the CDC Heads Up button to start the course. After completing the training, click Upload Certificate to submit your certificate.

For more details, visit Concussion | Minnesota Softball.


If you are creating a new account, using the following information to select a group:

  1. Select Prevention & Promotion
    • Click Confirm These Selections and then Continue
  2. Select Not a State Employee
  3. Select Metro
  4. Select Hennepin
  5. Click Confirm These Settings

Next, click your username in the upper-right and select Your Profile from the dropdown.


Missing information is indicated by a warning icon in the navigation panel on the left. Fill in all missing information, click the Save button and then click the Close button.

For organization information:
   Organization Name = ACGFA
   Division = Age Group (example 12U)
   Title = Coach

For Professional Role infomration:
   Select Volunteer

For Professional Setting information:
   Select Other and indicate softball field

Click the Pre-Assessment button to begin the course. 



ACE Training

ACE training is accessed through the MN Softball dashboard too (see above). Expand the ACE Training section and click the Enroll button for the appropriate course to begin. ACE training is only required (and reimbursed) for head coaches.

For more information, visit ACE | Minnesota Softball.

Reimbursement
To request reimbursement, email your receipt to [email protected] and include "Background Check Reimbursement" in the subject line.

If you are creating a new account, use the following information:
      Association = MN - Minnesota
      Group = Minn JO (Youth) - Play
      League = Minnesota Softball

Once logged in, select the ACE Education tab on the bottom of the page and follow the instructions.

Field Status

Closed Closed

Armstrong High School (04:57 PM | 12/11/24)

Closed Closed

New Hope Learning Center (04:57 PM | 12/11/24)

Closed Closed

Lee Park (08:31 AM | 08/16/22)

Closed Closed

Manor Park (12:07 PM | 11/06/22)

Closed Closed

Robbinsdale Middle School (12:07 PM | 11/06/22)

Closed Closed

Sanborn Park (04:57 PM | 12/11/24)

Closed Closed

Spanjers Park (04:57 PM | 12/11/24)

Closed Closed

Sunnyside Park (12:07 PM | 11/06/22)

Closed Closed

Begin Park (08:31 AM | 08/16/22)

Closed Closed

Medley Park (08:31 AM | 08/16/22)

Closed Closed

Northwood Park (04:57 PM | 12/11/24)

Closed Closed

Plymouth Community Playfields (06:04 PM | 12/11/24)