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FAQs

Is there a Dixie Coaching Education Program requirement?
Dixie Boys and Majors Baseball, Dixie Youth Baseball, and Dixie Softball coaches are strongly encouraged to participate in the program, but currently there is no requirement at the national level. However, there are local Dixie Baseball and Softball leagues that have expressed a desire to mandate the courses for their coaches. Check with your individual league administrator to determine whether there is a requirement for your league.

What are the online courses being offered through ASEP?
Coaching Dixie Baseball
Coaching Dixie Softball

When will the courses be available for purchase?
The courses will be available February 15, 2007.

How much do the courses cost?
The courses are $19.95 each. The certification is valid for three years (breaking down to $6.65 per year), making it affordable for each coach to pay for his or her own online program.

How do I purchase the course?
Visit www.DixieCoaching.org, click on the Coaches tab, complete the short registration form, and follow the prompts. You will need a Visa or MasterCard credit or debit card to make the purchase through the Web site.

Can our league purchase courses in bulk and distribute them to our coaches?
Yes. Click here for detailed instructions on how to purchase and assign courses in bulk. 

Is there a discount on bulk purchases?
No. The courses are already priced as low as possible at $19.95 retail, and considering the certification is valid for three years, that calculates to less than $7 per year.

What is the course format?
The courses are PDF-based courses, meaning course takers do not receive any ancillary course materials (no book, CD, or video) in the mail. All course content is delivered electronically.

How long is the certification valid?
By taking the ASEP course, coaches are certified for three years. At the end of three years, coaches will need to renew their certification by participating in a to-be-developed course.

How long does it take to complete the course?
Coaches should plan to spend 2 to 3 hours going through the online course. Careful reading of the PDF book and other materials will require additional time (well spent!).

Can someone not affiliated with Dixie Baseball or Softball take the courses?
Yes, but we would recommend the coach consult his or her organization to ensure that the Dixie version will satisfy the coaching education requirements of the nonaffiliated organization. If a person is taking the course for his or her own professional development and not to satisfy a requirement, the coach would simply select Other from the drop-down menu during the registration process.

Do coaches receive a certificate of course completion?
Coaches have the ability to print a certificate of completion directly from the site. However, we will not mail certificates.

Will there be a National Coaches’ Registry for the site?
Yes, there will be a coaches’ registry, but it will not be open to the public. Only administrators will have access to the registry to run reports for their individual leagues.

What are the technical requirements for viewing the course?
Click here for a detailed listing of technical requirements.

Are the courses available in a format other than online?
No. Coaching Dixie Baseball and Coaching Dixie Softball courses are available only as online courses.

What if I don’t have a computer?
Most schools and public libraries have computers available for anyone to use. And it’s simple—and often free—to set up an e-mail account through major Internet providers such as Yahoo! and Hotmail (Microsoft).

Can I order courses over the phone? Do I have to use a credit card?
We prefer coaches purchase their courses through the Web site (we can only take credit card orders through the Web site), but we understand some people prefer to place their orders via phone. In these instances, call 800-747-5698, ext. 2980. When ordering over the phone, be sure to mention that you’re affiliated with Dixie. ASEP works with a number of baseball and softball organizations, so we want to be sure you receive the Dixie version of the courses.