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/61001

OR

• CIF Coaching Principles course offered through ASEP http://www.asep.com/courseInfo/purchase_courseinfo.cfm?courseID=227

OR

• CIF Coaching Orientation course offered in a classroom setting (contact your school AD) or online through ASEP http://www.asep.com/courseInfo/purchase_courseinfo.cfm?CourseID=189

2. A Sports Specific Concussions Course. 

• Concussion in Sports offered through NFHS: https://nfhslearn.com/courses/38000
• Concussionwise offered through ASEP: http://www.asep.com/courseInfo/purchase_courseinfo.cfm?CourseID=273

3. Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) Training–

• NFHS offers a free course at: http://nfhslearn.com/courses/61032/sudden-cardiac-arrest
• ASEP offers the course at: http://www.asep.com/courseInfo/purchase_courseinfo.cfm?CourseID=275

SCA Signature forms for School/District’s: SCA Parent/Student Review Form / Spanish Version

4. First Aid and CPR Certification.  Please consult your school district for this requirement.