COACHES PAGE
MEMBER SCHOOL COACHES LIST
Select this link for a list of coaches at our CIF SF Section member schools.
MEETING SCHEDULE
Select this link for a list of upcoming coaches and athletic directors meetings.
Select this link for a list of coaches at our CIF SF Section member schools.
MEETING SCHEDULE
Select this link for a list of upcoming coaches and athletic directors meetings.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL (San Francisco) is looking for a Spirit Squad paid head coach for the Fall 2021 season. Please contact Carl Jacobs, Athletic Director, via email for more information.
LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL (San Francisco) is looking for a Spirit Squad paid head coach for the Fall 2021 season. Please contact Robert Ray, Athletic Director, via email for more information.
JOHN O'CONNELL HIGH SCHOOL (San Francisco) is looking for Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Varsity Girls Basketball, and Track paid head coaches for the Spring 2021 season and a Cross Country paid head coach for the Fall 2021 season. Please contact Andrea Nunez, Athletic Director, via email for more information.
LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL (San Francisco) is looking for a Spirit Squad paid head coach for the Fall 2021 season. Please contact Carl Jacobs, Athletic Director, via email for more information.
LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL (San Francisco) is looking for a Spirit Squad paid head coach for the Fall 2021 season. Please contact Robert Ray, Athletic Director, via email for more information.
JOHN O'CONNELL HIGH SCHOOL (San Francisco) is looking for Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Varsity Girls Basketball, and Track paid head coaches for the Spring 2021 season and a Cross Country paid head coach for the Fall 2021 season. Please contact Andrea Nunez, Athletic Director, via email for more information.
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.
COVID-19 ADMINISTRATOR AND COACHES COURSE
With Covid-19 affecting many aspects of interscholastic athletics resumption and participation, the NFHS has prepared a course for athletic administrators and coaches to provide guidance on dealing with the pandemic and ensuring the safety of all athletes, spectators, and support personnel involved. Check this link to access the free on-line course.
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 or the CDC Heads Up Concussion Certification and 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, Sports Safety International Cardiac Wise, or ProProfs SCA Prevention and 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 NFHS Blocking and Defeating Blocks, Shoulder Tackling, and Equipment Fitting Course and the NFHS Heat Illness Prevention 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:
American Heart Association CPR Courses (approved in person courses for First Aid, CPR, and AED)
American Red Cross Courses List (approved in person courses for First Aid, CPR, and AED)
CPR Certification Institute (approved on-line courses for First Aid, CPR, and AED)
CPR Certified (approved on-line courses for First Aid, CPR, and AED)
CPR Today (approved on-line courses for First Aid, CPR, and AED)
Emergency University (approved on-line courses for First Aid, CPR, and AED)
FirstAidWeb (approved on-line courses for First Aid and CPR ONLY)
InHomeCPR (approved in person courses for First Aid, CPR, and AED)
Pacific Medical Training (approved on on-line or in person courses for First Aid, CPR, and AED)
Safety Training Seminars (approved in person courses for First Aid, CPR, and AED)
First Aid and CPR Information and Resource Guide
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
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.
COVID-19 ADMINISTRATOR AND COACHES COURSE
With Covid-19 affecting many aspects of interscholastic athletics resumption and participation, the NFHS has prepared a course for athletic administrators and coaches to provide guidance on dealing with the pandemic and ensuring the safety of all athletes, spectators, and support personnel involved. Check this link to access the free on-line course.
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 or the CDC Heads Up Concussion Certification and 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, Sports Safety International Cardiac Wise, or ProProfs SCA Prevention and 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 NFHS Blocking and Defeating Blocks, Shoulder Tackling, and Equipment Fitting Course and the NFHS Heat Illness Prevention 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:
American Heart Association CPR Courses (approved in person courses for First Aid, CPR, and AED)
American Red Cross Courses List (approved in person courses for First Aid, CPR, and AED)
CPR Certification Institute (approved on-line courses for First Aid, CPR, and AED)
CPR Certified (approved on-line courses for First Aid, CPR, and AED)
CPR Today (approved on-line courses for First Aid, CPR, and AED)
Emergency University (approved on-line courses for First Aid, CPR, and AED)
FirstAidWeb (approved on-line courses for First Aid and CPR ONLY)
InHomeCPR (approved in person courses for First Aid, CPR, and AED)
Pacific Medical Training (approved on on-line or in person courses for First Aid, CPR, and AED)
Safety Training Seminars (approved in person courses for First Aid, CPR, and AED)
First Aid and CPR Information and Resource Guide
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
FENCING SCORE SHEET
Check out this link to access a score sheet for Fencing matches.
SPIRIT SQUAD SAFETY RULES
Spirit Squad coaches, check out this link to information on Safety Rules for Cheerleading competition.
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.
VOLLEYBALL SCORING INFORMATION
Check out these links for information on the volleyball Libero position: Libero Tracking Sheet, Volleyball Score Sheet with Libero, Volleyball Team Roster Sheet
CHECK OUT THESE LINKS FOR SPORT RULE CHANGES
BWF Badminton Rules 2021
USFA Fencing Rules 2021
USGA Golf Rules 2021
USTA Tennis Rules (Friend at Court) 2020
NFHS Baseball Rule Changes 2019-20
NFHS Basketball Rule Changes 2020-21
NFHS Football Rule Changes 2020-21
NFHS Soccer Rule Changes 2020-21
NFHS Softball Rule Changes 2019-20
NFHS Spirit Squad Rule Changes 2020-21
NFHS Swimming Rule Changes 2020-21
NHFS Track Rule Changes 2019-20
NFHS Volleyball Rule Changes 2020-21
NFHS Wrestling Rule Changes 2020-21
FENCING SCORE SHEET
Check out this link to access a score sheet for Fencing matches.
SPIRIT SQUAD SAFETY RULES
Spirit Squad coaches, check out this link to information on Safety Rules for Cheerleading competition.
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.
VOLLEYBALL SCORING INFORMATION
Check out these links for information on the volleyball Libero position: Libero Tracking Sheet, Volleyball Score Sheet with Libero, Volleyball Team Roster Sheet
CHECK OUT THESE LINKS FOR SPORT RULE CHANGES
BWF Badminton Rules 2021
USFA Fencing Rules 2021
USGA Golf Rules 2021
USTA Tennis Rules (Friend at Court) 2020
NFHS Baseball Rule Changes 2019-20
NFHS Basketball Rule Changes 2020-21
NFHS Football Rule Changes 2020-21
NFHS Soccer Rule Changes 2020-21
NFHS Softball Rule Changes 2019-20
NFHS Spirit Squad Rule Changes 2020-21
NFHS Swimming Rule Changes 2020-21
NHFS Track Rule Changes 2019-20
NFHS Volleyball Rule Changes 2020-21
NFHS Wrestling Rule Changes 2020-21