COACH CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Each year more than 10 million young people participate in interscholastic and club sport programs in the United States. The value these athletes ascribe to their experiences and the safety of their participation depends largely on the quality of the coaching they receive.
Human Kinetics Coach Education Training (HKCE) - formerly known as A.S.E.P. (American Sports Education Program) Coaching Essentials
One time requirement / Online Only
Nearly 50 years ago, CYO selected the American Sport Education Program’s (A.S.E.P.) Leader Level Sport-Coach courses as their coaching education program. CYO and A.S.E.P. help coaches at all levels provide safe, high quality sport experiences for their athletes. To learn more about ASEP and certify follow the the link below.
Learn how to certify for Human Kinetics Coach Education Training (HKCE)
Background Check
Annual requirement with sport registration / online only
Background checks will be performed annually on all coaches (head, assistant), Team Aids, Sport Coordinators, and CYO Club Athletic Directors. When you register as a CYO Sport Coach the information will be submitted to run a background check. There is no need to complete a separate application. For more information contact us at (503) 231-9484 or info@cyocamphoward.org.
C.A.S.E Training (Creating A Safe Environment)
One time requirement / in-person only
CYO has partnered with the Archdiocese to help educate people on sexual abuse. In doing so, ALL coaches within CYO are required to be certified in the “Creating A Safe Environment” program. To learn more about CASE and certification follow the link below. As of July, 2019 C.A.S.E. Training has taken the place of Called to Protect Training. If you already have been certified in Called to Protect this is acceptable for CYO, otherwise you will need to take the updated C.A.S.E. Training. You will need to RSVP for your class which you can do on the C.A.S.E. page listed below.
Learn how to certify for Creating A Safe Environment
If you are a coach from Washington you must complete Virtus Training here.
Concussion Management Training
Annual requirement based on school year (expires June 15th) / online only
OREGON LAW: Oregon passed Senate Bill 348/”Max’s Law”, which requires coaches of school athletic teams to receive annual training on how to recognize symptoms of concussion and how to seek proper medical treatment for persons suspected of having a concussion.
WASHINGTON LAW: Washington State Law passed House Bill 1824/”Lystedt Law”, which affects anyone who participates in youth sports in the State of Washington, therefore CYO must implement this requirement for all CYO participants, parents and coaches in the state of Washington. To learn more about Concussion Management Training and certify follow the link below.
Learn how to certify for Concussion Management Training