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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 opens in a new windowapproved 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 opens in a new windowNew 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 opens in a new windowMary Gilbert: mary_gilbert@caboces.orgcreate new email or (716) 376-8227opens phone dialer.

Athletic Coaching Course Requirements in New York State

CourseCertified TeachersNon-Teacher Coaches
Certified Physical Education TeachersOther Certified TeachersTemporary Coaching License ($50 each)Professional Coaching Certificate (by year 5) ($50)
Initial Temporary Coaching License1st Renewal Temporary Coaching License2nd – 4th Renewal Temporary Coaching License
opens in a new windowConcussion Course (every two years)♦♦♦♦
DASA Training (Regularly offered by CA BOCES)♦♦♦♦
opens in a new windowFingerprinting♦♦♦♦
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)♦♦♦♦
opens in a new windowChild Abuse Recognition Course♦♦♦♦
opens in a new windowSchool 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
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Completion of Health Sciences Applied to Coaching Course (Regularly offered by CA BOCES - see schedule below)♦
within 5 years of coaching appointment
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Completion of Theory & Techniques of Coaching Course
(Regularly offered by CA BOCES - see schedule below)
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within 5 years of coaching appointment
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Verification of Three Years of Coaching Experience♦

Links to Requirements

Athletic Coaching Course (provided by CABOCES) Schedule

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

Instructor: Mark Crino
OnlineCourse 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
OnlineCourse 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
OnlineCourse 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
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First Aid: Update

Instructor: Mark Crino
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CPR/AED : Update

Instructor: Mark Crino
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