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Athletic Coaching Training (COSER 509)

CA BOCES operates an NYSED opens in a new windowapproved in-service program designed to provide the three necessary courses necessary for Certified Teachers and Non-Teachers. CA BOCES is also a NYSED approved provider of these courses in an online format. CA BOCES is also an opens in a new windowapproved provider of First Aid and CPR/AED training in New York State.

The certification courses required by the State Education Department are: “Principles, Philosophy & Organization of Athletics”, Health Related Aspects of Coaching”, and “Theories & Techniques of Coaching”. The curriculum for these courses consists of the required 120 hours of instructional time. Our courses are offered annually in online formats with outstanding local coach instructors. Courses typically begin in July, November, and March.  Our schedule of course offerings is listed below.

The CA BOCES Certification Officer (716-376-8374) and your Athletic Director can guide you through the process of meeting New York State’s athletic coaching requirements.  All details and steps related to certification of athletic coaches can can be found on the opens in a new windowNew York Stated Education Department website.

All participants of courses provided by CA BOCES must be sponsored by a school district that is a member of this service.  There is no out-of-pocket cost to the participant to complete these courses.

For further information/registration, contact opens in a new windowMary Gilbert: mary_gilbert@caboces.orgcreate new email or (716) 376-8227opens phone dialer.

Athletic Coaching Course (provided by CABOCES) Schedule

Course Title and InstructorLocationDatesTimes
Philosophy, Principles, and Organization of Athletics

Instructor: Mark Crino
OnlineCourse Begins 7/15/24.

Registration Deadline 7/3/24.

Minimum of 5 participants needed in order for this course to be offered at this time. Maximum of 15 participants allowed.
15 weeks/45 hours
Health Sciences Applied to Coaching

Instructor: Bonnie Smith
OnlineCourse Begins 7/15/24.

Registration Deadline 7/3/24.

Minimum of 5 participants needed in order for this course to be offered at this time. Maximum of 15 participants allowed.
15 weeks/45 hours
Theory & Techniques of Coaching

Instructor: Jon Beardsley
OnlineCourse Begins 7/15/24.

Registration Deadline 7/3/24.

Minimum of 5 participants needed in order for this course to be offered at this time. Maximum of 15 participants allowed.
10 week/30 hours
First Aid and CPR/AED: Initial

Instructor: Mark Crino
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First Aid: Update

Instructor: Mark Crino
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CPR/AED : Update

Instructor: Mark Crino
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