- Approved for 3 Clock Hours
- Certificate of Completion
- Additional Resources
About the course
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.
Your Course Curriculum
Course comes with
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1 Introduction3 Sections
- NFHS Introduction
- Course Objectives
- Course Contents
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2 Objectives9 Sections
- Objectives
- Why Become an Official?
- Commitment
- Rewards and Satisfaction
- The High School Environment
- NFHS Belief
- Ethics and Integrity
- Don't be a "Homer"
- The Role of the Official
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3 The Science of Officiating ...11 Sections
- The Science of Officiating a Contest
- The "Hard Skills"
- The Rules
- A Constant Learning Experience
- NFHS Case Books
- Mechanics
- Importance of Signals
- Your Mechanics
- Mechanics Video
- Nuances
- Fitness and Conditioning
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4 The Art of Officiating a Co...20 Sections
- The Art of Officiating a Contest
- Objectives
- Game Speed Decisions
- Rhythm, Focus and Partners
- Communication Objectives
- Communication
- The Parts of Communication
- Sending Messages
- Communication Breakdowns
- Communication Styles
- Develop a Cooperative Approach
- Verbal Communication with Coaches
- Nonverbal Tips
- Nonverbal Communication
- Communication with Players
- Effective Communication with Partners
- Effective Communication with Others
- Managing Difficult Situations
- Signs of High Emotions
- Resolving Conflict
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5 Balance8 Sections
- Balance
- Objectives
- Obtaining a Schedule
- Professionalism
- Keeping Organized
- Support
- Professional Development
- Gaining Experience
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6 Conclusion2 Sections
- Course Quiz
- Congratulations
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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