Coaches Info

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
(For Coaches Who Have Been Offered A Position)

2026-27 HIGH SCHOOL & MIDDLE SCHOOL MEETING SCHEDULE
Select this link for a list of upcoming coaches and athletic directors meetings.

COACH CERTIFICATION (For All AAA/CIFSF coaches)

For detailed coaching certification information see below:

The purpose of the CIF Coaching Education Program is to enhance the experience of student-athletes by assuring that their coaches meet a minimum level of professional training. The program provides strong, pragmatic, and comprehensive instruction for coaches of interscholastic athletics in California that is consistent with the highest national standards as set by the legislature, state Department of Education, California Interscholastic Federation, and National Federation of State High School Associations.

The primary requirements for coaching high school sports in California are:

1. A General Coaching Education Course The most commonly utilized courses are:

The Fundamentals of Coaching course through the NFHS
- https://nfhslearn.com/courses/fundamentals-of-coaching

CIF Coaching Principles course offered through HKCE
- https://coacheducation.humankinetics.com/collections/28/products/cif-coaching-principles-5th-edition-online-course-with-print-book (with paperback)
- https://coacheducation.humankinetics.com/collections/28/products/cif-coaching-principles-5th-edition-online-course-with-ebook (with e-book)

2. A Concussion Course

NFHS Concussion in Sports: https://nfhslearn.com/courses/concussion-in-sports-2

3. Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) Training

NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest: https://nfhslearn.com/courses/sudden-cardiac-arrest

4. Heat Acclimatization Course

NFHS Heat Illness Prevention: https://nfhslearn.com/courses/heat-illness-prevention-2

5. First Aid, CPR, and AED Certification

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)
- Red Cross – Find A Class
- American Heart Association

Here are the sport specific courses (mandatory):

6. Cheer Coaches ONLY (mandatory – every two years)

Cheer and Dance Safety Certification Course
Understanding Copyright and Compliance Course for Spirit Coaches
- This course will help coaches understand how to legally use and pay for recorded songs.

7. Football Coaches ONLY (mandatory – every two years):

USA Football Blocking and Defeating Blocks, Shoulder Tackling, and Equipment

8. Swim Coaches ONLY (mandatory – every two years)

Red Cross – Lifeguard/Swim and Water Safety Courses

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.

NOTE, POSSESSING CURRENT FIRST AID, CPR, AND AED CERTIFICATIONS ARE REQUIREMENTS FOR BEING A PAID OR VOLUNTEER HIGH SCHOOL COACH AND MIDDLE SCHOOL COACH WITH THE AAA/CIF SAN FRANCISCO SECTION

COACHING RESPONSIBILITIES (SCORES, INJURIES, INCIDENTS, ROSTER, SCHEDULES)

Score Reporting Procedure
Injury Reporting Procedure

COACHING EDUCATION (For Further Voluntary Professional Development)

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.

NFHS LEARNING COURSES

COACHING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES

COACH AND OFFICIALS RELATIONS

Check out this link for some good information on the relationship between coaches and officials.

WINNING THROUGH LOSING

Check out this article titled 0-19: Winning Through Losing from Coach’s Quarterly Magazine about the educational values gained through losing.

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.)

SPORT RULE BOOKS

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 2025-26
NFHS Softball Rule Changes 2023-24
NFHS Spirit Squad Rule Changes 2024-25
NFHS Swimming Rule Changes 2024-25
NHFS Track Rule Changes 2023-24
NFHS Volleyball Rule Changes 2025-26
NFHS Wrestling Rule Changes 2023-24