- Administrators
- Coaches
- AD/Coach Requirements
- Policies, Forms, & Links
- Eligibility
- Additional Resources
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Oregon Athletic
Directors Association
Administrators
The OSAA values its relationship with administrators and support staffs of our member schools. Your leadership allows the Association to function efficiently and effectively in enriching the educational experiences of more than 130,000 high school students annually throughout Oregon. We hope you'll find what you need at www.osaa.org to assist you in achieving our common educational goals. We encourage you to contact the OSAA staff directly if you have questions or need further clarification on a specific policy.AD Checklists
Professional Organizations for Administrators
The OSAA has relationships with several professional organizations that work closely with school administrators. Follow the links below for additional information.
» Oregon Athletic Directors Association (OADA)
» National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA)
» Confederation of Oregon School Administrators (COSA)
» National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)
» National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS)
» National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA)
» Confederation of Oregon School Administrators (COSA)
» National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)
» National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS)
2016-17 Administrator Workshops
The OSAA will be presenting its Administrator Workshops to familiarize representatives from the member schools with the services, policies, procedures, rules and interpretations of the Association in August 2016. We would also like to invite all Assistant Athletic Directors and Athletic Director Secretaries to join us for the trainings.Each full member school shall ensure that at least one representative participate in one of the annual Administrator Workshops presented by OSAA staff. Roll shall be taken at the Workshops to confirm compliance with this policy.
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Oregon Athletic
Coaches Association
Coaches
School coaches are tremendously important educators who have the opportunity to make lasting impressions on students as they learn lifelong lessons through participation in activities. Thank you for your efforts in developing your students. We hope you'll find this page helpful in reaching your goals.Professional Organizations for Coaches
The OSAA works closely with several professional organizations that provide excellent resources for high school coaches. Follow the links below for additional information.
» National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS)
» Oregon Athletic Coaches Association (OACA)
» Oregon Cheerleading Coaches Association (OCCA)
» Dance Drill Coaches Association (DDCA)
» Oregon High School Speech League Coaches Association (OHSSL)
» Oregon Athletic Coaches Association (OACA)
» Oregon Cheerleading Coaches Association (OCCA)
» Dance Drill Coaches Association (DDCA)
» Oregon High School Speech League Coaches Association (OHSSL)
AD and Coach Requirements
This page highlights the certification and training program requirements for Oregon high school Athletic Directors and Coaches. Full details on AD and Coach certification requirements can be found in the OSAA Handbook.
For athletics (football, volleyball, soccer, cross country, basketball, swimming, wrestling, baseball, softball, track & field, golf, and tennis), coaches must complete required certifications before interacting with participants during that sport's season.
Cheerleading and dance/drill coaches must complete required certifications by the first day of the association year (the first practice date in the fall).
For athletics (football, volleyball, soccer, cross country, basketball, swimming, wrestling, baseball, softball, track & field, golf, and tennis), coaches must complete required certifications before interacting with participants during that sport's season.
Cheerleading and dance/drill coaches must complete required certifications by the first day of the association year (the first practice date in the fall).
Lookup a Certification
Certified through NFHS after August 1, 2007NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching certified through ASEP prior to August 1, 2007 (Sorted by last name)
» ASEP Certified List
NOTE: All ASEP-certified coaches will be grandfathered into the OSAA requirement for the NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching course, these previously certified coaches are not required to take the NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching course.
ODE Steroid List of Completed Assessments
Required Certification/Training for Oregon High School Coaches
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NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching
One time requirement
"NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching" - $50
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Concussion Recognition and Management Training
Annual - required every year
"NFHS Concussion in Sports" - free
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NFHS Heat Illness Prevention
Biennial - required every 2 years
"NFHS Heat Illness Prevention" - free
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Anabolic Steroids and Performance-Enhancing Substances Training
Quadrennial - required every 4 years
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OSAA Spirit Safety Clinic
Annual - required every year (only for cheerleading & dance/drill coaches)
OSAA in-person clinic - free, registration required
» Cheerleading | » Dance/Drill
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Heads Up Football Certification
Annual - required every year (only for football coaches)
"Blocking, Tackling & Equipment Fitting" - $10
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First Aid / CPR / AED Training
Optional - per district/school policy
Not an OSAA or state requirement
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Visit the NFHS Learning Center for additional online courses.
Online Training Course Help
Answers to common NFHS online course questions, logins, etc.Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Does certification through the American Sport Education Program (ASEP) satisfy the one time requirement for NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching?
A. Yes, so long as the athletic director or coach was certified through ASEP prior to August 1, 2007. Thereafter, only the NFHS Coach Education Program "Fundamentals of Coaching" will satisfy this requirement unless an exception is granted in writing by the OSAA.
Q. When must a coach be certified?
A. All coaches must be certified prior to assuming coaching duties unless an emergency exception is authorized in writing by the OSAA. This includes cheerleading coaches, dance/drill coaches, and choreographers at schools that do not participate in competitions.
Q. Is certification required of volunteer coaches?
A. Yes.
Q. Must a "guest" coach be certified?
A. No, but if the coach has contact with students more than three times in a sport season, the coach shall no longer be considered a "guest" and must be certified. A non-certified "guest" coach may not serve as a coach at a contest.
Q. May a school bring in alumni or other non-high school personnel to scrimmage with teams or individuals as "guest coaches" if those personnel are limited to student contact on no more than three occasions during the sport season?
A. No. The "guest coach" exception is intended to allow a limited number of visits by a guest instructor; it is NOT intended to allow coaches to bring in coaches or players to participate in drills or scrimmages against teams or individuals. Any attempt to circumvent the Participation Limitations by calling practice participants "guest coaches" would be a violation of OSAA rules.
Q. In individual sports, may a parent or non-certified coach accompany a participant to a contest as the school representative if that person is an authorized representative of the principal?
A. Yes, but the authorized representative may not coach the participant unless specific permission has been granted in writing by the Executive Director.
Q. Does the OSAA require high school coaches to have current first aid certification?
A. No. However, coaches should check with their athletic directors as most high schools have this as a requirement.
A. Yes, so long as the athletic director or coach was certified through ASEP prior to August 1, 2007. Thereafter, only the NFHS Coach Education Program "Fundamentals of Coaching" will satisfy this requirement unless an exception is granted in writing by the OSAA.
Q. When must a coach be certified?
A. All coaches must be certified prior to assuming coaching duties unless an emergency exception is authorized in writing by the OSAA. This includes cheerleading coaches, dance/drill coaches, and choreographers at schools that do not participate in competitions.
Q. Is certification required of volunteer coaches?
A. Yes.
Q. Must a "guest" coach be certified?
A. No, but if the coach has contact with students more than three times in a sport season, the coach shall no longer be considered a "guest" and must be certified. A non-certified "guest" coach may not serve as a coach at a contest.
Q. May a school bring in alumni or other non-high school personnel to scrimmage with teams or individuals as "guest coaches" if those personnel are limited to student contact on no more than three occasions during the sport season?
A. No. The "guest coach" exception is intended to allow a limited number of visits by a guest instructor; it is NOT intended to allow coaches to bring in coaches or players to participate in drills or scrimmages against teams or individuals. Any attempt to circumvent the Participation Limitations by calling practice participants "guest coaches" would be a violation of OSAA rules.
Q. In individual sports, may a parent or non-certified coach accompany a participant to a contest as the school representative if that person is an authorized representative of the principal?
A. Yes, but the authorized representative may not coach the participant unless specific permission has been granted in writing by the Executive Director.
Q. Does the OSAA require high school coaches to have current first aid certification?
A. No. However, coaches should check with their athletic directors as most high schools have this as a requirement.
OSAA Policies, Forms, and Links
OSAA policies and forms can be found by using the Governance navigational bar at the top of every OSAA webpage. Most of the questions we receive from are on the following topics.Policies
Forms
For a complete list of OSAA forms:Links
OSAA Eligibility Policies and Forms
OSAA eligibility policies and forms can be found by using the Governance navigational bar at the top of every OSAA webpage. Most of the eligibility questions we receive in the office are on the following topics.Policies
» Major Rule Changes for 2015-16 School Year
» Academic Eligibility
» Satisfactory Progress Toward Graduation Chart
» Transfers
» Eligible Student Transfer Certificate
» Transfers to a School with Affiliation
» Student Intent to Transfer Certificate
» School Representation
» School Representation Eligibility Certificate
Charter Schools: » Non-Member | » Full Member
» Academic Eligibility
» Satisfactory Progress Toward Graduation Chart
» Transfers
» Eligible Student Transfer Certificate
» Transfers to a School with Affiliation
» Student Intent to Transfer Certificate
» School Representation
» School Representation Eligibility Certificate
Charter Schools: » Non-Member | » Full Member
» Foreign Students
» Foreign Student Eligibility Checklist
» CSIET List of Approved Programs
» Home School Students
» Home School Pamphlet
» Home School Eligibility Parent Checklist
District Athletic Committee - Guidelines:
» Powerpoint Show | » Powerpoint | » PDF
» Foreign Student Eligibility Checklist
» CSIET List of Approved Programs
» Home School Students
» Home School Pamphlet
» Home School Eligibility Parent Checklist
District Athletic Committee - Guidelines:
» Powerpoint Show | » Powerpoint | » PDF
Forms
» Online Eligibility Request Form
» Lookup Student Eligibility Waiver
» Online Form Help & Assistance
» Eligibility Primer for Parents
» Lookup Student Eligibility Waiver
» Online Form Help & Assistance
» Eligibility Primer for Parents
Additional Resources
The following additional resources provide quality information on pertinent subjects for high school coaches.
» OSAA 2015 Administrator Workshop (Powerpoint)
» NFHS Rule Changes and Updates (search by sport)
» NFHS Case for High School Activities
» FreeRecruitingWebinar.org Webinar for School Staff
» NCAA Eligibility Center Coaching Education course (FREE)
» Inclusion of Students with Disabilities in High School Activities
» NFHS Rule Changes and Updates (search by sport)
» NFHS Case for High School Activities
» FreeRecruitingWebinar.org Webinar for School Staff
» NCAA Eligibility Center Coaching Education course (FREE)
» Inclusion of Students with Disabilities in High School Activities
Hazing Prevention Resources
Sportsmanship Resources
Beyond High School: College Bound Student Information
The resources below should be utilized as part of a larger collaboration of efforts among the student, parents, coaches, school administrators, and college compliance or admissions personnel.
Choosing the Right School: » College Board » College Data
» National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
» NCAA College-Bound Student-Athletes Information
» National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
» NAIA Eligibility Center
» NAIA College Sports Information
» National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)
» National Letter of Intent
» National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
» NCAA College-Bound Student-Athletes Information
» National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
» NAIA Eligibility Center
» NAIA College Sports Information
» National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)
» National Letter of Intent
Title IX Resources
Karin Moscon, ODE Education Specialist, Civil Rights, (503) 947-5706,Tim Sell, Office for Civil Rights, Seattle Office, (206) 607-1639,
» OSAA Title IX Memo
» Standard Language of Title IX
» Suggestions for Improving Equal Opportunity
» NFHS Gender Equity Resources
» Title IX Self-Evaluation Tool for Athletic Programs
» Title IX Student Athletic Interest and Abilities Survey
» Title IX Webinar on the Three-Part Test for Participation, Presented by OSAA and ODE - September 24, 2015
» Title IX Webinar on the Laundry List Part 1, Presented by OSAA and ODE - January 13, 2016
» Title IX Webinar on the Laundry List Part 2 and Athletic Funding, Presented by OSAA and ODE - February 10, 2016
» Standard Language of Title IX
» Suggestions for Improving Equal Opportunity
» NFHS Gender Equity Resources
» Title IX Self-Evaluation Tool for Athletic Programs
» Title IX Student Athletic Interest and Abilities Survey
» Title IX Webinar on the Three-Part Test for Participation, Presented by OSAA and ODE - September 24, 2015
» Title IX Webinar on the Laundry List Part 1, Presented by OSAA and ODE - January 13, 2016
» Title IX Webinar on the Laundry List Part 2 and Athletic Funding, Presented by OSAA and ODE - February 10, 2016