Saint Agatha Athletics

Saint Agatha Athletics Coaching Requirements

 

Thank you for offering to be a volunteer coach! Please see the requirements below. If you have any questions, please contact your sport's commissioner found on the contacts page.

 

Non-Diocesan Sports:     Soccer K-4

 

1 - BCI/fingerprinting report: It is required to have a qualifying BCI/fingerprints report on file with the Diocesan Safe Environment Program. Please fill out the form below and follow the links to find a location near you. $37 

https://www.fastfingerprints.com/

Diocese of Columbus BCI Background Check and Fingerprinting PDF

2 - Protecting God’s Children (PGC) Workshop: Protecting God's Children® for Adults is training conducted by VIRTUS® certified facilitators on the prevention of abuse. (3-hour course) 

Next available zoom session: Thursday, March 21st 6pm (3hrs), click scheduling link below.


Virtus Online Scheduling

3 - NFHS Concussion Course:  This is a required, free online course, “Concussions in Sports.” (required every 3 years)

www.nfhslearn.com

4 - Sudden Cardiac Arrest Course (Lindsey’s Law): This is a required, free online course, “Sudden Cardiac Arrest.” (required yearly) 

www.nfhslearn.com

5 - Register as a Coach on Diocesan Website.

https://stagatha.doodlio.com/register

 

Diocesan Sports:     Grades 4th-8th

For all specific sports information including rules, calendars, etc go to the DRA website: https://columbuscatholic.org/recreation

1 - Protecting God’s Children (PGC) Workshop: Protecting God's Children® for Adults is training conducted by VIRTUS® certified facilitators on the prevention of child sexual abuse. The training makes participants aware of the signs of child sexual abuse, the methods and means by which offenders commit abuse, and five easy steps one can use to prevent child sexual abuse. (3 hour course)

Virtus Online Scheduling

2 - BCI/fingerprinting report: It is required to have a qualifying BCI/fingerprints report on file with the Diocesan Save Environment Program. Please complete diocese BCI fingerprint form and follow links to find a location near you. Cost $37.

Diocese of Columbus Background Check and Fingerprinting PDF
Fast Fingerprints BCI Background Check and Fingerprinting
 

3 - Play Like a Champion Today (PLACT) workshop: This is a required course for HEAD coaches only. (3 hours) Play Like a Champion Today provides leadership in a worldwide effort to renew the culture of sport for youth. It does this primarily by educating ethically responsible sports leaders - coaches, parents, and athletes - who in turn will reach millions of young people.

Play Like a Champion Coaches Registration

4 - NFHS Concussion Course:  This is a required, free online course, “Concussions in Sports.” (required every 3 years)

www.nfhslearn.com

5 - Sudden Cardiac Arrest Course (Lindsey’s Law): This is a required, free online course, “Sudden Cardiac Arrest.”  (required yearly)

www.nfhslearn.com  

6 - Register as a Coach on Diocesan Website.

https://www.dioceseregister.com/register