Virtual RBI

WELCOME TO VRBI!

On behalf of the Red Sox Foundation and our partners, we are excited to provide you access to resources to stay connected with baseball and softball off the field and at home. vRBI provides you with a library of video clips to improve your game, virtual access to sports professionals and other player and coach development resources.

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ATHLETES

Welcome to vRBI for athletes. This will be your home for featured video content on skill and player development, upcoming vRBI Speaker Series and more. Content will continue to be updated, so check back frequently!

Skill Development


Softball: Pitching Wrist Snaps	Baseball: Infielder Turns

Player Development

Play it Safe at Home – USA Softball has created guidelines and a resource portal for players that includes videos and activities.

US Center for SafeSport Digital Safety – With online communication increasing during COVID-19, keep these guidelines in mind to stay safe

PCA Student-Athlete Online Workshop – Learn how to make positive contributions through improving oneself, leadership, and honoring the game from Doc Rivers, Julie Foudy, and other top coaches, athletes, and experts! For ages 12-18.

Dear Baseball/Softball – Write a letter to the game about what you miss most and be entered to win a $100 gift card from Franklin Sports!

USA Softball Activity Book – Have some fun with the USA Softball Team! This activity book is for youth ages 5-12.

Healthy Fuel for Healthy Athletes – A PCA guide for eating before, during, and after games or practices.

Featured Video: Importance of Goal Setting

Access All Videos in the Video Library

vRBI Speaker Series

Our vRBI Speaker Series gives you the opportunity to connect live with sports professionals. Check out the upcoming events and sign up at the link below.

Access Previous Speaker Series in the Video Library

Joe Harrington, LA Dodgers Player Development

MLB At Home

Play Ball at Home – Additional MLB content for all ages to watch, engage, and create!

MLB Summer Slugger – Interactive online course for ages 8-11 that uses the game to maintain math/literacy skills during the summer!

Fun at Bat at Home – Learn the game with this entry-level program!

Featured Video: Play Ball at Home

Do you live in Boston? Want to play RBI during the summer? Register here

COACHES

Welcome to vRBI for coaches. We are excited to provide coaches with the following resources in collaboration with some of our best-in-class partners. Links and featured videos will be updated frequently.

RBI Coach Trainings

The Red Sox Foundation and MLB require all coaches to complete mandatory trainings prior to each season. These trainings have been made available online for your convenience. For the 2020 RBI Season, coaches must complete the following:

Background Check – Coming soon!
Pure Baseball – Create a safe baseball environment
First Aid – Respond to injuries and emergencies


PCA: Power of Positive	PCA: Growth Mindset

USA Develops Certifications

The USA Baseball Coaches Certification Program is a certification pathway for individuals who are currently coaching or aspire to coach at any level in the game. The program aims to create a higher standard of coaching education and enhance the ability of coaches to better serve their athletes, their team, and their communities.

“A” Certification

Abuse Awareness for Adults: Create a safe baseball environment
First Aid: Respond to injuries and emergencies
Confident Baseball Coach: Fostering health, safety, fun, and success
Pitch Smart: Protect athletes’ arms

More Certifications More Online Courses

Additional Resources for Coaches

USA Softball offers resources to coaches – USA Softball Resources

Keeping athletes safe online – US Center for SafeSport

An extension of our vRBI platform – USA Develops vRBI Homepage

USA Softball divisional focus for coaches – USA Softball

A full library of resources for coaches – USA Baseball Coaches

Featured Video: Long Term Effects of Overuse

Working through cancelled sports disappointment – PCA Expert

Ted Williams and the positive perspective of not playing – PCA Blog

Have a question about coaching? We have experts to answer you! – Ask PCA

A full library of resources for coaches – PCA Coaches

Featured Video: Placing Athletes During Challenges

PARENTS

Below are resources compiled to help youth and families. These resources will be updated frequently to reflect the current challenges we face in our community.