Athletic Coaching Training (COSER 509)
CA BOCES operates an NYSED approved 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 approved 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 New 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 Mary Gilbert: mary_gilbert@caboces.orgcreate new email or (716) 376-8227opens phone dialer.
Athletic Coaching Course (provided by CABOCES) Schedule
| Course Title and Instructor | Location | Dates | Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy, Principles, and Organization of Athletics Instructor: Mark Crino | Online | Course Begins 1/21/25 Registration Deadline 1/15/25 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 | Online | Course Begins 1/21/25 Registration Deadline 1/15/25 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 | Online | Course Begins 1/21/25 Registration Deadline 1/15/25 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 | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| First Aid: Update Instructor: Mark Crino | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| CPR/AED : Update Instructor: Mark Crino | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Links to Requirements
- Concussion Course (free online course)
- DASA Training (6 hours, CA BOCES and online, free to member districts)
- Fingerprinting: Call (877) 472-6915opens phone dialer ($102)
- First Aid: CABOCES (12 hours initial, 5.5 hours update, free to member district participants)
- CPR/AED: CABOCES (2.5 hours initial, 1.5 hours update, free to member district participants)
- Child Abuse Recognition (2 hours, free online course)
- School Violence Prevention (2 hours, $23 online course)
- Philosophy, Principles, and Organizaiton of Athletics Course: CABOCES or Online (45 hours, free to member district participants)
- Health Sciences Applied to Coaching Course: CABOCES (45 hours, free to member district participants)
- Theory & Techniques of Coaching Course: CABOCES (30 hours, free to member district participants)
- Coaching Licenses (Temporary/Professional): TEACH Online System ($50 each)