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Coaches

State Coaching Requirements

Check with your school administration or state association to confirm your state’s requirements to coach. The following courses have been approved by your state association.

Join the NFHS Coaches Association

The mission of the NFHS Coaches Association is to enhance the professional development of all high school sports coaches in order to improve interscholastic athletics in America.

  • General Liability Insurance
  • Full access to the NFHS Rules App
  • Partner Discounts

Cognia Accreditation

The NFHS is an accredited institution by Cognia and exceeds the same high standards that are expected from schools across the country.

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NFHS National Coaching Credentials

The NFHS Learning Center offers a 3-level national coaching credential that helps you gain knowledge you can use to provide a fun, educational, and a safer environment for your students.
This national credential was developed for individuals who are currently coaching or aspire to coach at the interscholastic level. The goal is to enhance the ability of the coach to better serve students, the school, the community, and the profession of coaching.

Coach Level 1

National Credential

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Coach Level 2

National Credential

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Coach Level 3

National Credential

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Why Coaches take NFHSLearn Courses

Leadership

Improve the learning experience and skill development of the students who participate

Certificate

Receive a certificate that signifies completion of content covering critical topics

Assurance

School district and parents will know that you are educated about the legal responsibilities associated with coaching at the interscholastic level

Professional

Receive a sense of pride and professional pride by completing nationally recognized coursework and certifications

Skill Building

Learners at any level of proficiency can improve key skills

Health & Safety

Reminders and key information on critical health and safety topics to help keep students as safe as possible

Growth

Learning about or improving on guidelines and standards is a key to continued success

Convenient

Self-paced, online learning that you can learn from anywhere on any device

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