Head Coach and Assistant Coach Information Pack

• All GBA Head Coaches and 1^st Assistant Coaches must obtain NYSCA certification in order to be permitted to coach. 
  
  Visit the NAYS website www.nays.org/coaches  for certification details. 
  
  There is a fee that NAYS charges: $25 for initial certification, OR $20 for certification renewal.

• All Head Coaches and 1^st Assistant Coaches must have a contract on file and must show proof of NAYS certification or you will not be permitted to coach. 

• All Head Coaches and 1^st Assistant Coaches must have a Criminal Background Check ran and approved by the Conduct Official or you will not be permitted to coach.  There is NO fee to the coaches for this check.

• All Head Coaches and 1^st Assistant Coaches must  PRINT, FILL OUT, and SUBMIT this
  2-page Quality Coaches Program Consent Form or you will not be permitted to coach. Click here to see Consent Form and Rules document.

• All Head Coaches and 1^st Assistant Coaches must Read the 6-page Quality Coaches Program Rules document. 
  Click here to see Consent Form and Rules document.
  

• National Athletic Trainers’ Association – This link provides information from NATA such as:  Heat illness prevention, reducing injuries, fluid replacement for athletics, lightning safety, management of asthma, strains, sprains, weight control.

• National Youth Sports Coaches Association – This link provides information from NYSCA such as:  Coaches Online Clinics, NYSCA Membership, Coaching Documents, and much more.