Spring All Star Information

Effective Spring 2026

Note: We participate in the Miss Florida All Stars. Those rules can be found here: https://www.missfloridasoftball.org/Default.aspx?tabid=2117404

Article XX – All-Star Manager Selection Framework

Christina Girls Softball selects All-Star Managers and players through a transparent, performance-based process. The intent is to represent the league with coaches and players who demonstrate leadership, sportsmanship, and dedication.

All peer and parent review responses are collected anonymously to ensure honest, unbiased feedback and maintain the integrity of the selection process.

Eligibility Requirements

To apply as an All-Star Manager, the candidate must:

• Have served as a Team Manager or Assistant Coach in the Spring season
  
  

• Be in good standing with the league
  
  

• Have no game ejections or documented sportsmanship issues in the past 12 months
  
  

• Meet all standard league requirements (Level 2 background check and NAYS certification)
  
  

Applications from ineligible individuals will not be considered.

All-Star Manager Application

Interested coaches must submit a completed application including:

• Coaching philosophy
  
  

• Tournament and All-Star experience
  
  

• Availability for the summer season
  
  

• Acknowledgment of the league’s selection process and conduct expectations
  
  

Scoring and Evaluation Process

Applicants are scored using the following weighted criteria:

Peer Review (40 points):
Division coaches score the applicant (1–10 scale) in 4 categories:

• Leadership & professionalism
  
  

• Communication with families and umpires
  
  

• Support of league mission
  
  

• Game preparedness
  
  

Responses are averaged and the average of each area is scored..

Parent Review (30 points):
Parents of the Spring team anonymously score the coach (1–10 scale) in 3 areas:

• Sportsmanship and environment
  
  

• Communication
  
  

• Development Focus and Fairness to all players
  
  

Responses are averaged and the average of each area is scored..

Season Record (20 points):
Based on win percentage. First place = 20 points, second = 18, and so on.

Division Director Evaluation (10 points):
Based on application completeness, compliance, cooperation, and intangible contributions.

Final Manager Selection

• Scores are tallied by a neutral panel (e.g., President, VP of Operations, Division Director, Secretary) Board members that are also applying for the manager position shall not be included in the neutral panel for their age division.
  
  

• The top applicant is presented to the Board of Directors for final approval
  
  

• All appointments require Board vote and are not subject to appeal
  
  

Assistant Coach Selection

• Once approved, the All-Star Manager may select 1 to 3 assistant coaches and/or dugout assistants. 8u and under may have a max of 3 assistants. All other age divisions may have a max of 2 assistants.
  
  

• All assistants must:
  
  

  • Be active coach or assistant and  eligible under league volunteer policy

  • Not have any documented sportsmanship issues or game ejections

• Final assistant selections require Board approval
  
  

Player Nomination and Selection Process

1. Team Nominations:
   Each Spring Team Manager submits a list of 2 to 5 player nominees from their team for All-Star consideration.
   
   

2. Player Evaluation Session:
   All nominated players attend a scheduled evaluation session, organized by the Division Director and approved Head Coach.
   
   

3. Final Team Selection:
   The All-Star Manager, in coordination with their approved assistants, selects the team roster based on evaluation performance, position needs, and league balance.