Coaches & Officials Training

In accordance with Title 16, Part II, Chapter 30L, § 3006L Coach and official training, the State Council for Persons with Disabilities adopted training standards that require every on-site official and coach to complete initial and periodic concussion training consistent with a 2 year schedule. On-site officials and coaches may begin their training immediately by going to the National Federation of High School Sports Learning Center (NFHS) and selecting register to set-up an account or sign-in if you already have an account prior to selecting the "Concussion in Sports" online course for your position.

This training is free. The trainee is required to register with the NHFS website, create a user name (email address) and password prior to selecting the course "Concussion in Sports" applicable to this requirement. Completing the NFHS Concussion in Sports online training satisfies the CPYAA training requirements for individuals who are both coaches and on-site officials for two-years.

The course takes approximately 1 hour to complete and upon completion a certificate is available for download and printing. This certificate is good for two-years.

Your association should retain a copy for their records.

Additional Resources

• Developing Concussion Policies - A Guide for Non-scholastic Youth Athletic Activity Organizations.