COACHES CERTIFICATIONS

Every head coach, assistant coach and intern must complete all certifications before they are officially registered and can receive their CYO badge for that particular sport. And before they can begin coaching practices or games.

Please complete the following steps and inform your athletic director when you have passed all requirements.

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO BE A CYO COACH FOR ANY SPORT?

• Submit your background check online through the CYO website only.
• Obtain certification of the American Sports Education Program (ASEP) online through the CYO website.
• Obtain certification in the Called to Protect program through the CYO office or any Oregon parish or school.
• Obtain certification in the Concussion Management Training per the law according to the state in which your team is located i.e., Oregon or Washington.
  Oregon: You must complete this certification each year. For the NFHS course, you must register first and then log-in, then they will ask you to click the purchase button, but you will not have to pay for the test. 
  * Oregon Coaches Only - NFHS Concussion in Sports 
  Washington: 
  Washington Coaches Only - WIAA video 
• FOOTBALL ONLY: Obtain certification in the CYO Contact Clinic.
• Complete the online coaches assignment agreement/contract.
  *Must obtain the online link from your athletic director (Except Football, Cheer and High School Basketball.
• Inform your athletic director when you have completed all the requirements.
• After team registrations you will receive an official CYO coach's badge that must be worn during practices and games.