NFHS Middle School Coach Level 1
NFHS National Middle School Credential
The NFHS National Middle School Coaching Credential recognizes coaches who are committed to providing a positive, education-based experience for middle school students.
Designed specifically for coaches working with middle school-aged participants, the credential focuses on the unique developmental, emotional, and educational needs of students during the middle school years. Coaches who complete the credential build knowledge and skills that help create safe, supportive, and developmentally appropriate environments for students to learn and grow.
Required Courses:
Middle School Coaching
Concussion in Sports
Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Coaching Mental Wellness
Why Earn the Credential?
Coaches who complete the credential demonstrate:
Commitment to education-based athletics and activities
Understanding of middle school student development
Focus on positive coaching and student well-being
Dedication to creating a safe and supportive environment
Desire for continued professional growth
The NFHS National Middle School Coaching Credential provides coaches with nationally recognized professional development designed specifically for the middle school setting.
The NFHS believes middle school programs play an important role in student development and educational growth. The NFHS National Middle School Coaching Credential supports that mission by helping coaches provide experiences that positively impact students both during and beyond their middle school years.
Required Courses
NFHS National Middle School Coaching Credential
The NFHS Learning Center offers a 3-level national Middle School 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.
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 recognised 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