An Approved Volunteer is an adult who seeks to be a:
⚾️ Manager
⚾️ Assistant coach
⚾️ Team parent
⚾️ Practice helper
⚾️ Adult umpire
⚾️ Board member
Note: Approval not needed for scoreboard, GameChanger, field crew, or snack shack.
All Approved Volunteers can be found in this up-to-date list below:
Note: Approval must occur on an ANNUAL basis. Anyone who is not approved yet may NOT interact with our players.
How to become an Approved Volunteer:
Requirements for all 'Approved Volunteers'
Please contact WGLL Volunteer Director Nicole at [email protected] with questions. |
What do
I need
to do?
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Step 1:
Register as an APPROVED VOLUNTEER to request JDP Background Check | Step 2:
Little League Abuse Awareness Training |
Step 3:
CA Fingerprinting Background Check |
Why do
I need
that?
| Required by Little League
for all volunteers | Required by Little League
for all volunteers | Required by CA Law
for all youth sports |
How
often?
| Annually | Annually | Only once for WGLL |
How do I complete
this?
|
Log in at wgll.org to access SportsConnect and register as an APPROVED VOLUNTEER to request the JDP background check [Use these directions if needed]
Be on the lookout for an email from JDP; you must enter more information directly to JDP to submit your background check. The link will expire so please do it ASAP!
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Scroll down to the bottom of the Abuse Awareness page and log in [You must create account if first time]
Once you are logged in, look for and complete the Abuse Awareness training
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You have two options:
1) Attend a scheduled fingerprinting event at Lower Level Coaches Meeting on Feb 5 or Opening Day on Feb 28
2) Go to Verify Group in Campbell on your own and let them know you are with WGLL
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How to become eligible to be a Manager or Assistant coach:
Additional Trainings for Managers & Assistant Coaches Only
IMPORTANT NOTE: Managers and assistant coaches must be Approved Volunteers AND complete three additional trainings. This will become available on Jan 1, 2026 because these trainings must be done in the 2026 calendar year. When you have finished the three trainings, please complete the WGLL Managers & Assistant Coaches Trainings form.
Please contact WGLL Safety Officer Jaime at [email protected] with questions.
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What do
I need
to do?
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For Prospective Coaches: WGLL Safety Officer Slidedeck
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For Prospective Coaches: Concussion Training |
For Prospective Coaches: Cardiac Arrest Training |
Why do
I need
that?
| Required by Little League as part of our Safety Plan | Required by CA Law for youth sports
| Required by CA Law for youth sports |
How
often?
| Annually (After Jan 1) | Annually (After Jan 1) | Every Other Yr (After Jan 1) |
How do I complete
this? | Please do the following:
| Please do the following:
- Go to the HEADS UP page and scroll down to the bottom to log in [you must create account if first time]
- Complete the training
- Download the certificate
| Please do the following: - First, figure out if you need to take it this year
- Look at your last certificate
- If you completed it in 2025, you can upload it
- If you completed it in 2024 or earlier
- Go to the SCA Prevention page and scroll down to the bottom to log in [you must create account if first time]
- Complete the training
- Download the certificate
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How do I complete
this? | Sign your name to attest that you have reviewed the slidedeck at our WGLL Manager & Coach Trainings form. | Upload your HEADS UP Certificate at our WGLL Manager & Coach Trainings form. | Upload your SCA Certificate at our WGLL Manager & Coach Trainings form. |