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GVAA Coaches Corner

Coaches: You have one of the most important and influential roles in our society with the power to have a lifetime impact on young people.


GVAA Appreciates Our Volunteer Coaches

The success of Gibbsboro Voorhees Athletic Association would not be possible without the continued dedication of our volunteer managers, coaches, board members, sponsors and others who help to maintain the fields and support our programs in a variety of ways.

With over 400 players GVAA is powered by volunteers who dedicate their time so that our children can experience the joy of organized baseball.

The GVAA Board of Directors is very grateful for all of our volunteers.

Thank You!


Managers/Coaches Requirements

If you are interested in managing or coaching a team for the upcoming season, please note that you must meet the following criteria:

  • Completion of the Babe Ruth Mandatory Certification Course (see below)
  • Completion of the Rutgers Safety Course (see below)
  • League Mandated Background Check.

Only managers and coaches 18 years or older whose membership is current and who have completed the Certification Course are allowed on the field with the players.


Coaching Required Certifications

Sponsored by Babe Ruth League Ripken Baseball Coaching Education Center

Babe Ruth League Ripken Baseball Coaching Education Center

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GVAA requires all managers and coaches to complete the Cal Ripken Coaching Online Course. Please visit the website and click on "order your online course," then create account and take the course. Once you've completed the course, please send the certification to the League Commissioner of the age group you are coaching.

Sponsored by Rutgers S.A.F.E.T.Y Course

Rutgers S.A.F.E.T.Y Course

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GVAA requires the completion of a Rutgers S.A.F.E.T.Y Course.

GVAA will host a class on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at the Voorhees Middle School Lecture Hall from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The course is free to all GVAA managers and coaches.  

To Register, please email course instructor Stephen Cooper- 
coop9393@gmail.com

If you are unable to attend that date, please go to the Rutgers S.A.F.E.T.Y. website and find an available offsite course.