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 traditional course and/or online formats. Our schedule of course offerings is listed below.
There are many other requirements for athletic coaching and certification as outlined in the chart below, and depends on the existing qualifications of the individual seeking certification. 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. Complete guidelines for coaching requirements can be found at the New York State Education Department websiteopens PDF file .
Also offered as part of this service are approved First Aid, CPR and Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) training. Both initial and refresher courses are taught in First Aid and CPR courses according to the new State regulations and on a needed basis. Scheduled courses are listed below.
For further information/registration, contact Mary Gilbert: mary_gilbert@caboces.orgcreate new email or (716) 376-8227opens phone dialer.
Athletic Coaching Course Requirements in New York State
| Course | Certified Teachers | Non-Teacher Coaches | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Physical Education Teachers | Other Certified Teachers | Temporary Coaching License ($50 each) | Professional Coaching Certificate (by year 5) ($50) | |||
| Initial Temporary Coaching License | 1st Renewal Temporary Coaching License | 2nd – 4th Renewal Temporary Coaching License | ||||
| Concussion Course (every two years) | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ | ||
| DASA Training (Regularly offered by CA BOCES) | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ | ||
| Fingerprinting | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ | ||
| SED Approved First Aid Course (Regularly offered by CA BOCES - see schedule below) | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ | ||
| SED Approved CPR/AED Course (Regularly offered by CA BOCES - see schedule below) | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ | ||
| Child Abuse Recognition Course | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ | ||
| School Violence Prevention Course | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ | ||
| Completion of Principles, Philosophy, and Organization of Athletics Course (Regularly offered by CA BOCES - see schedule below) | ♦ within 2 years of coaching appointment | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ | ||
| Completion of Health Sciences Applied to Coaching Course (Regularly offered by CA BOCES - see schedule below) | ♦ within 5 years of coaching appointment | ♦ | ||||
| Completion of Theory & Techniques of Coaching Course (Regularly offered by CA BOCES - see schedule below) | ♦ within 5 years of coaching appointment | ♦ | ||||
| Verification of Three Years of Coaching Experience | ♦ | |||||
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 districts)
- CPR/AED: CABOCES (2.5 hours initial, 1.5 hours update, free to member districts)
- 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 districts)
- Health Sciences Applied to Coaching Course: CABOCES or Online (45 hours, free to member districts)
- Theory & Techniques of Coaching Course: CABOCES or Online (30 hours, free to member districts)
- Coaching Licenses (Temporary/Professional): TEACH Online System ($50 each)
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 7/10/23. Registration Deadline 7/3/23. 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 7/10/23. Registration Deadline 7/3/23. 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 7/10/23. Registration Deadline 7/3/23. 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 |