Requirements for ALL Coaches

(Head, Assistant and Volunteers)

The following are the requirements:

1. First Aid (Check expiration)

2. CPR (Check expiration)

CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF ACCEPTABLE PROVIDERS  

3. Concussion Management  - Cost: FREE- expires every 2 years 

www.cdc.gov/concussion/HeadsUp/online_training.html

4. Child Abuse Reporting -Cost: FREE

 www.nysmandatedreporter.org

5. School Violence Prevention - cost: $25.00

 www.EDtrainingCenter.com

6. DASA training - cost is through Section III for free or BOCES with a fee of $100.00

http://www.section3.org/

(Click on Coaches and ADs - Professional Development)

7. Fingerprint Clearance 

www.Identogo.com

8. Create a TEACH Account and apply for Temporary Coaching License for the desired sport (or extension if needed - cost $50.00

http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/

9. Coaching Courses - must be completed within 5 years - during this time, apply for temporary license as courses are taken.

Courses: Philosophy & Principles*, Theory & Techniques, and Health Sciences

Pathway for Certification Courses Explained