3,000th ACE Coach certifies



The Amateur Softball Association of America is pleased to recognize the
3,000 coach to register for the ACE program through the online platform.
Paul Hennelly of Dacula, Ga., will receive a gift pack courtesy of the ASA
for being the 3,000th member to register online! Hennelly is the coach of
the ASA Major 12Under Wildcats of the Dacula Recreational League.

With a new online management and application process, coaches can watch the
ACE Coaching Certification instructional videos and complete their
certification tests at ace.usasoftball.com.

Hennelly is in his second year of coaching and found the program to be very
helpful. He was actually required by his league to take the course and will
be reimbursed for the expense. The League is requiring all coaches in the
organization to take the course.

"I thought it was a great certification and very easy and convenient for me
to use. I have a mix of new players and skilled players. It was helpful for
me because I was able to build confidence for these new players by using
methods such as whiffle ball to help ease their fears. I actually took the
course the night before practice and changed my practice that night for the
next day. It was so helpful and I look forward to taking the other courses
as time goes one."

The gift pack includes a set of DVD instructional tapes, USA and ASA
apparel, magnets, posters, and much more! The ACE (Achieve, Certify,
Educate) Coaching Certification Program is a certification program,
developed and designed to provide softball coaches of all levels – from
beginning coaches to experienced veterans – an opportunity to certify as a
coach with the ASA.