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"As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another."
- Proverbs 27:17To become a head or assistant coach for a CYO sport at St. Mary Avon, you must complete the following requirements of the Diocese of Cleveland CYO and St. Mary Avon Athletic Boosters:
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Diocese of Cleveland CYO- Virtus (Protecting God’s Children Program for Adults) - All school and parish volunteers assisting in programs involving children will need to register for virtus training at www.virtus.org. Once on the site, click on the registration link on the left hand side to set up an account and to view available times/locations. Upon completion your attendance will be recorded electronically.
- Coaches Development Program (CDP) – This program is administered by the Diocese of Cleveland CYO staff. This program offers an informational and educational leadership-training program for youth coaches in CYO. It is offered throughout the year. Please visit http://ccdocle.org/cyo/coaches-development-program/cdp-registration for the schedule of upcoming sessions. The cost is $30.00. Please pay upfront and submit your receipt to St. Mary Avon Athletic Boosters for reimbursement upon completion.
- Fingerprinting/Background Check – This is typically done in conjunction with the Coaches Development Program course. You will need to be fingerprinted and have a background check either through the CYO provided service or another St. Mary Athletic Boosters approved source. Please pay upfront and submit your receipt to St. Mary Avon Athletic Boosters for reimbursement upon completion
- State of Ohio Required Concussion Training – Per state law, you will need to complete a free 15 minute online course at http://nfhslearn.com/courses/61064/concussion-in-sports. Once you pass the course, please print out a certificate of completion and provide a copy to St. Mary Avon Athletic Boosters.
- State of Ohio Required Lindsay’s Law Acknowledgement – Please visit the coaches section at http://www.odh.ohio.gov/landing/Lindsays-Law.aspx for required information on sudden cardiac arrest along with a video and signature form.
Every coach has an amazing opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young people. The coach is a teacher of values, skills and life’s lessons. Your coaching style, philosophy and personal qualities are instrumental toward helping young people be more Christ-like in the way they live. Thank you for volunteering!
If you have any questions, please contact Michael Niederst, Athletic Director, at [email protected].
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