NFHS Coaches
Education Program
Oregon Athletic
Coaches Association

COACHES

School coaches are tremendously important educators who have the opportunity to make lasting impressions on students as they learn lifelong lessons through participation in activities. Thank you for your efforts in developing your students. We hope you'll find this page helpful in reaching your goals.

Requirements in Order to Coach High School Athletics, Cheerleading and Dance/Drill in Oregon:
- Certification through NFHS Coaches Education program (one time requirement)
- Online Concussion Management Class (required annually) - NFHS Concussion Management Course
- Online Steroid Training and Assessment Class (required once every four years) - ODE Steroid Training and Assessment
- **Cheerleading and Dance/Drill Coaches Only** Spirit Safety Clinic (required annually)
- First Aid/CPR Certification (per school district policy)

NFHS Learning Center Click the image above for a list of all available NFHS courses. Get complete course information and find out how to take the courses, including several that are free.

OSAA Policies and Forms OSAA policies and forms can be found by using the OSAA Handbook/Forms link (see right). Most of the questions we receive from coaches are on the following topics. » AD/Coaches Certification Requirement | » NFHS AD/Coaches Education Program and COACH SEARCH
» OSAA Coaches Code of Ethics
» Ejection Policies
» Fall Sports Practice Model | » Heat Index Calculator | OSAA Heat Index Record » PDF | » Excel
» Moratorium Week
» Participation Limitations by Sport
» Practice Limitation Rule (Rule of Two)
2012-13 Rules Book Order Form » PDF | » Excel
» Spectator Conduct Policies
Charter Schools: » Non-Member | » Full Member

Additional Resources The following resources provide quality information on pertinent subjects for high school coaches. » Recruiting Education Foundation Webinar for School Staff
» NCAA Eligibility Center Coaching Education course (FREE)
» OSAA 2012 Administrator Workshop (Powerpoint)
» OSAA 2012-13 Rules Exam (PDF) | » OSAA 2012-13 Rules Exam Key (PDF)
» 2010-14 State Championship Committee Adopted Plan
» NFHS Case for High School Activities
» OSAA Classifieds and Coaches Openings
» OSAA Anti-Hazing Flyer
» NFHS Rule Changes and Updates (search by sport)
» OSAA Sportsmanship Guidebook | » OSAA Sportsmanship Flyer
» Host Venue Guidelines | » Sample Pre-Game PSA
» OSAA Title IX Memo | » » Standard Language of Title IX | » Suggestions for Improving Equal Opportunity
» NFHS Title IX Brochure | » Title IX Self-Audit Tool | » NCAA Title IX Resource Center
» Title IX Self-Evaluation Tool for Athletic Programs | » Title IX Student Athletic Interest and Abilities Survey
» Charitable Causes Policy

Professional Organizations The OSAA works closely with several professional organizations that provide excellent resources for high school coaches. Follow the links below for additional information. » Oregon Athletic Coaches Association (OACA)
» Oregon Cheerleading Coaches Association (OCCA)
» Dance Drill Coaches Association (DDCA)
» Oregon High School Speech League Coaches Association (OHSSL)
» National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) | » NCAA College-Bound Student-Athletes Information
» National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)