1. Review of Coaching Procedures New Athletic Staff Workshop
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Section VIII Interscholastic Athletics Clinton Road, Garden City, NY ● (516) ● Fax (516) ●

2. Coaches What they need: NON-TEACHER TEACHER *
First Aid
CPR
Coaching Courses
School Violence workshop
Child Abuse workshop
DASA Training
Fingerprinting
MUST apply for a license
NO application necessary
* Teacher coaches include any school personnel with NYS teacher certification in a subject area; as well as PPS staff including School Psychologist, Social Worker, Guidance Counselor and Attendance.
Section VIII Interscholastic Athletics Clinton Road, Garden City, NY ● (516) ● Fax (516) ●

3. Current Requirements TEMPORARY COACHING LICENSE
Requirements for first-time coaching applicants (initial application) and second-year coaches (first renewal)
First Aid (must be updated every three years*)
CPR (must be updated every two years*)
Child Abuse workshop
School Violence workshop
DASA training
Fingerprint clearance
Requirements for third-year coaches (second renewal), fourth-year coaches (third renewal) and fifth-year coaches (fourth renewal) [ 2nd-4th renewals]
Philosophy, Principles and Organization of Coaching
PROFESSIONAL COACHING CERTIFICATE
Requirements for fifth-year (and subsequent) coaches (fourth renewal) [Valid for three years; sport-specific]
Apply after three TCLs and all courses completed
CPR/First Aid
Child Abuse workshop
School Violence workshop
DASA training
Fingerprint clearance
Philosophy, Principles and Organization of Coaching
Health Science as it Relates to Coaching
Techniques of Coaching (sport-specific)
Three TCLs on file (sport-specific)
Three years’ satisfactory evaluations (sport-specific)
NOTE: Health Science as it Relates to Coaching and Techniques of Coaching may be taken at any time within the first five years of coaching.
A complete packet must be sent for every application. Copies of all requirements must be accompanied by a cover sheet and are due to the Section VIII office no less than two months prior to the start of the coaching season in question.
A Superintendent’s statement must be entered for all TCL applications (not required for PCC)
* or as indicated on card.
Section VIII Interscholastic Athletics Clinton Road, Garden City, NY ● (516) ● Fax (516) ●

4. NEW! - Second Pathway Requirements
TEMPORARY COACHING LICENSE
Requirements for first-time coaching applicants (initial application) and second-year coaches (first renewal)
First Aid (must be updated every three years*)
CPR (must be updated every two years*)
Completion of Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse Certification
Completion of School Violence Prevention and Intervention (SAVE) Certification
DASA Training
Fingerprint clearance
Requirements for third-year coaches (second renewal), fourth-year coaches (third renewal) and fifth-year coaches (fourth renewal) [ 2nd-4th renewals]
All items required for initial TCL and first renewal
NFHS Accredited Interscholastic Coach Certificate
(AIC – Level 1), which includes the following four
components:
Fundamentals of Coaching (NYS Specific)
First Aid, Health and Safety for Coaches
Concussion in Sports
One (1) sport-specific course
PROFESSIONAL COACHING CERTIFICATE
Apply after three TCLs and all courses completed.
Valid for three years; sport-specific.
All items required for initial TCL and first renewal
NFHS AIC – Level 1 Certificate
NFHS Certified Athletic Coach Certificate (CIC – Level 2), which includes the following components:
Fundamentals of Coaching (NYS Specific)
First Aid, Health and Safety for Coaches
Concussion in Sports
One (1) sport-specific course
Creating a Safe and Respectful Environment
Strength and Conditioning
Teaching and Modeling Behavior
Engaging Effectively with Parents
Sportsmanship
Sports Nutrition
Heat Illness Prevention
Internship (30 hours)
Verification of three years of coaching
Courses provided online at
A complete packet must be sent for every application. Copies of all requirements must be accompanied by a cover sheet and are due to the Section VIII office no less than two months prior to the start of the coaching season in question.
A Superintendent’s statement must be entered for all TCL applications (not required for PCC)
* or as indicated on card.
Section VIII Interscholastic Athletics Clinton Road, Garden City, NY ● (516) ● Fax (516) ●

5. Procedure Coaches should be directed to… Step 1: Apply online.
Follow the instructions (available online) to create an account and apply for a license on TEACH. The application fee of $50 can be paid online with a credit card.
Step 2: Submit backup (to ADs office).
Print and complete the cover sheet (available online). Attach copies of valid CPR/First Aid cards, required course work and other materials (The Athletic Director’s office will submit the packet to the Section VIII Office once the employing Superintendent has signed off electronically).
Step 3: Check the status of your application.
Log into the TEACH system to check the progress of your application through the system. The license will show up as “issued” once it has been approved. The State no longer generates hard copies of issued licenses – all records are maintained electronically.
Section VIII Interscholastic Athletics Clinton Road, Garden City, NY ● (516) ● Fax (516) ●

6. The process – who does what?
Coach
Athletic Office
District Superintendent
Section VIII Office
Regional Certification Office
State Education Department
Responsible for:
Completing the online application (one for each sport coached).
Providing coaches with information and instructions on the new system, and instructing coaches to apply AT LEAST TWO MONTHS prior to start of season.
Communicating with the District Athletic office regarding completion of the Superintendent’s statement. *
Reviewing all backup documents (First Aid, CPR, coaching courses, etc.) for validity.
Entry of all First Aid, CPR and coaching course information.
Completing “final review” of all applications.
Taking CPR, First Aid and all coaching courses (and providing proof of completion) to the District Athletic office.
Communicating
with the District Superintendent (or designee) regarding completion of the Superintendent’s statement. *
* Superintendent’s statement only required for Temporary Coaching Licenses—not required for Professional Coaching Certificates.
Providing information to the Regional Certification Office for data entry.
Transmission of completed applications to the State Education Department for final review.
Approving license applications and posting issued licenses on TEACH.
Following up with TEACH (online) to check the status of their application.
Reviewing coaches’ backup documents before sending them to Section VIII Office. (Documents MUST be submitted by the ADs office.)
* Coaches may log into their account to check status; ADs may use the public inquiry system.
Following up with
TEACH (online) to confirm issuance of license.
Section VIII Interscholastic Athletics Clinton Road, Garden City, NY ● (516) ● Fax (516) ●

7. Online Application
Instructions detailing how to created a TEACH account and navigate the online application can be found online at: click on “directions”
Tips for Coaches:
Retrieve login information for existing TEACH accounts—don’t make another one!
Follow the directions—they will take you step-by-step through the process.
Apply for the right license—changing license types adds processing time.
Pay with a credit card—posting a money order may take up to two weeks.
Choose Nassau BOCES to review your application—we are unable to access your
application if it is not in our work queue.
Section VIII Interscholastic Athletics Clinton Road, Garden City, NY ● (516) ● Fax (516) ●

8. Resources/Online Tools
TEACH Tech Help Line: (518)
For technical questions regarding the TEACH web site, forgotten passwords, etc.
OSPRA (Office of School Personnel Review and Accountability): (518)
For questions regarding discipline holds, fingerprint holds, incomplete applications.
Section VIII web site:
Coaching connection:
TEACH Online
TEACH Public Inquiry System: check here to view (and print) information on issued licenses
Physical Education Toolkit:
Fingerprinting:
Section VIII Office: (516)
Karen Wohlrab: (516)
Section VIII Interscholastic Athletics Clinton Road, Garden City, NY ● (516) ● Fax (516) ●