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/meets.

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.