COACHING INFO, EDUCATION, AND CERTIFICATIONS
If you are interested in coaching (paid or volunteer), you must contact the Athletic Director for more information. After an interview with the school's athletic administration, a position may be offered; it is upon the potential candidate to complete the HR and Home Campus requirements next.
All SFUSD coaches must complete the HR requirements (application/onboarding, fingerprint background check, and TB test) and the Home Campus registration and certification (First Aid/CPR/AED, Concussion Info, Heat Illness Info, Sudden Cardiac Arrest Info, and NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching course) process before they are cleared to coach.
Coach Clearance Procedure Guide
All SFUSD coaches must complete the HR requirements (application/onboarding, fingerprint background check, and TB test) and the Home Campus registration and certification (First Aid/CPR/AED, Concussion Info, Heat Illness Info, Sudden Cardiac Arrest Info, and NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching course) process before they are cleared to coach.
Coach Clearance Procedure Guide
2024-25 HIGH SCHOOL & MIDDLE SCHOOL MEETING SCHEDULE
Select this link for a list of upcoming coaches and athletic directors meetings.
Select this link for a list of upcoming coaches and athletic directors meetings.
COACH AWARDS
- CONGRATULATIONS TO ROMEO AURELIO!! - 23-24 California State Assistant Coach of the Year (Lowell - Baseball) (Cal Coaches Association)
COACHING EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
CAL COACHES ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP RECRUITING
The California Coaches Association (CCA) is actively recruiting new members. Check these links for information about their association and individual, staff, and institutional membership applications.
ATHLETE CONCUSSION UPDATE
The NFHS and CIF have established new guidelines regarding athlete concussions and the ability to return to play. Check out these links for an NFHS press release regarding student athlete concussions.
NFHS SPORT COACHING COURSES
Check this link for information on coaching education courses for specific sports being provided on-line by the NFHS.
COACH AND OFFICIALS RELATIONS
Check out this link for some good information on the relationship between coaches and officials.
MANDATORY CONCUSSION RECOGNITION, SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST, AND HEAT ILLNESS TRAINING FOR ALL COACHES
The State CIF has mandated Concussion Recognition and Care training, Sudden Cardiac Arrest training, and Heat Illness Prevention for ALL high school coaches in California. Certification for Concussion Recognition and Care can be obtained by completing the NFHS Concussion Certification Course must be updated every two years concurrent with the expiration of First Aid certification. Certification for Sudden Cardiac Arrest can be obtained by completing either of these three on-line courses: NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest must be updated every two years concurrent with earliest expiration of their First Aid certification. Certification for Heat Illness Prevention can be obtained by completing the NFHS Heat Illness Prevention Course and must be updated every two years concurrent with earliest expiration of their First Aid certification.
MANDATORY FOOTBALL COACHES SAFETY COURSES
All CIF San Francisco Section Football coaches are required to complete the USA Football Blocking and Defeating Blocks, Shoulder Tackling, and Equipment Fitting Course every two years. Check the links for each course above to sign up and complete the courses.
MANDATORY SPIRIT SQUAD SAFETY CERTIFICATION COURSE
The SF Section has mandated Spirit Safety training for ALL Spirit Squad coaches. Certification can be obtained by completing the NFHS AACCA Spirit Safety Certification course. Check this link to sign up and complete the course.
SPIRIT COACH COPYRIGHT AND COMPLIANCE COURSE
The NFHS is now providing a free Understanding Copyright and Compliance course for Spirit Coaches who wish to use copyrighted music during their performances. This course will help coaches understand how to legally use and pay for recorded songs. Check this link to access the course.
SWIMMING COACH CERTIFICATION COURSES
All Swimming coaches are required to posses either Lifeguard certification or Swim Coaches Safety training certification. Check these links for access to Red Cross lifeguard and safety training courses.
FUNDAMENTALS OF COACHING COURSES:
On-Line ASEP Certification Course (Coaching Principals or Coaching Orientation)
On-Line NFHS Certification Course (Fundamentals of Coaching)
NOTE, ALL NON-FIRST TIME PAID AND VOLUNTEER COACHES MUST COMPLETE EITHER THE ASEP OR NFHS COURSE TO CONTINUE COACHING AT THE HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL IN THE AAA/CIF SF SECTION.
FIRST AID CPR/AED COURSES:
First Aid/CPR/AED - Online Option (Certification is good for two years)
- NFHS - First Aid, Health, and Safety ($45)
- NFHS - CPR & AED Training ($10)
- Red Cross - First Aid, CPR, & AED Online ($37)
○ First Aid/CPR/AED - In-Person Options (Certification is good for two years)
NOTE, POSSESSING CURRENT FIRST AID AND CPR CERTIFICATIONS ARE REQUIREMENTS FOR BEING A PAID OR VOLUNTEER HIGH SCHOOL COACH AND MIDDLE SCHOOL COACH WITH THE AAA/CIF SAN FRANCISCO SECTION
COACHES INFORMATION AND UPDATES
CIF HEAT POLICY
- Air Quality and Sport Participation
- Heat Illness and Air Quality Index Protocols (CA State Law AB 1653 and CIF Bylaw 503 K.)
FENCING SCORE SHEET
Check out this link to access a score sheet for Fencing matches.
VOLLEYBALL SCORING INFORMATION
WINNING THROUGH LOSING
- Just because your team may not be victorious, doesn't mean your players are not winners.
- Check out this article titled 0-19: Winning Through Losing from Coach's Quarterly Magazine about the educational values gained through losing.
CHECK OUT THESE LINKS FOR SPORT RULE CHANGES
BWF Badminton Rules
USA Fencing Rules
USGA Golf Rules
USTA Tennis Rules (Friend at Court) 2023
NFHS Baseball Rule Changes 2023-24
NFHS Basketball Rule Changes 2023-24
NFHS Football Rule Changes 2023-24
NFHS Soccer Rule Changes 2023-24
NFHS Softball Rule Changes 2023-24
NFHS Spirit Squad Rule Changes 2023-24
NFHS Swimming Rule Changes 2023-24
NHFS Track Rule Changes 2023-24
NFHS Volleyball Rule Changes 2023-24
NFHS Wrestling Rule Changes 2023-24