Coaching Information

INTERSCHOLASTIC COACHING

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ATTENTION ALL COACHES...

You must complete the Concussion in Sports training and renew it every 2 years.  This is FREE!

Visit: https://nfhslearn.com/courses/61064/concussion-in-sports to take the training.

Turn your completion certificate in to your Athletic Director.

How to become a Credentialed Interscholastic Coach! 

All Coaches that do not hold a teaching certificate must become Credentialed Coaches. To accomplish this, all coaches that do not hold a teaching certificate must:

  • Complete the One-Credit Course in the Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries. This course includes but is not limited to: Bloodborne Pathogens, CPR/AED, First Aid, and Sport-Specific RulesCoaches must also be re-certified yearly in CPR/AED training. Your Athletic Director will coordinate trainings each year with our BLS Instructor.

  • Possess an MPSSAA/MSDE Coach Certificationwhich means completion of the NFHS Level 1 Coaching Certification or MSDE Approved In-Service Coaching Education Program prior to the start of his or her fourth year as a coach. This certification consists of two (2) online courses: “Fundamentals of Coaching” and a “Sports Specific” course. Please check with your Athletic Director for which course you should choose.

 

Directions for taking the NFHS Online Courses:

  •   Go to http://nfhslearn.com/
  •   Register or Sign-In
  •   Click “Courses” on the top toolbar and from the drop down list; choose “Fundamentals of Coaching” or “Sport-Specific Courses” and then choose your sport. If your sport is not listed, you can just pick one that is available.
  •   Click on “Purchase Now”
  •   Choose the option “I am purchasing a course for myself” and “Continue”
  •   Choose “Maryland” from the drop down list and click “Save”
  •   The cost for the Fundamentals of Coaching course will be $35 and $50 for the Sports Specific course. Continue “Checkout” and enter your credit card information. There will be a link on your receipt that you click to take the courses.
  •   Congratulations!After successful completion of each course, you will be able to print out a Certificate of Completion. Please remember to submit a copy of your certificate to the Athletics Department to be kept on file.

 

Accredited Interscholastic Coach

Required Core Courses:

Sport-Specific Courses (NFHS):

  • Fundamentals of Coaching Soccer
  • Fundamentals of Coaching Wrestling
  • Fundamentals of Coaching Football
  • Spirit Safety Course
  • Fundamentals of Coaching Volleyball
  • Fundamentals of Coaching Softball
  • Fundamentals of Coaching Basketball

Elective Courses:

  • Engaging Effectively With Parents 
  • Teaching & Modeling Behavior
  • Teaching Sport Skills**
  • NCAA Eligibility

**fulfills the requirement for "General Certification". 

If your sport's course is not yet available you can still get certified at NFHS Certification.