OBA
MSBA is a long standing member of the OBA (Ontario Baseball Association). Try-outs are held in September/October immediately following the end of baseball season. When you choose (and are chosen) to play rep baseball, you are playing at AAA level. After fall try-outs have taken place, some teams may still be looking for players. Contact our coaching staff for more information.
Winter Training:
OBA teams have rigorous training programs, conducting indoor winter training from January to May of the playing year.
Tournaments:
OBA teams average between 3-6 weekend tournaments per season plus league play downs. If you are fortunate enough to make it to the Provincials, count on another full weekend of baseball. Average summer weekend commitment is 5-7.
League Games:
OBA teams average 2 games per week totaling 24-26 games per season.
Practices:
OBA teams average one 2-hour practice per week.
Head Coaching at MSBA
All applications for a Rep Head Coaching positions will be reviewed by MSBA’s Coach Selection Committee and will include an interview in August. Candidates must submit an application before any interview will be scheduled.
Coach’s Conduct and Expectations:
Protecting and enhancing your child’s Rep baseball experience is a primary responsibility of MSBA. To that end, all MSBA coaches are required to sign an association Code of Conduct agreement as a condition of coaching. The code of conduct governs such things as how the coach interacts with the players, how the coach behaves during games and practices, and how the coach interacts with umpires, officials, parents, and other coaches.
Coaches are both mentors and role models to their players, as well as ambassadors for our association. MSBA expects integrity and professionalism to be displayed at all times, by all its coaches, and will not condone any actions to the contrary.
Meet our Coaches:
Coaching Resource Centre
Reference library of videos, manuals and more… As a member of MSBA’s coaching staff, access to this resource can be made available to you. Ask for your access code!