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Requirements to Coach High School Sports in Oregon

OHSWPC would like to remind all coaches (paid or volunteer) of their necessary coaching certifications for the upcoming season.  All coaches are required to have successfully completed the OSAA and State of Oregon requirements below prior to the first day of practice.  It is the responsibility of coaches to submit proof of their certificates to OHSWPC as proof of completion, whether NFHS and/or SafeSchools certified.  OHSWPC will try to verify the certification status of all coaches listed.  Sanctions against the coach and school maybe levied if coaches are not properly certified by the start of competition.
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NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching (one time requirement)
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Appearance & Performance Enhancing Drugs and Substances Training  (required every four years).
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Heat Acclimatization and Heat Illness Prevention  (required every four years)
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Online Concussion Management (required annually) SEE BELOW for team requirements
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Mandatory Reporting (State of Oregon Requirement (ORS 419B.005)- see school district policy)
Must complete one of the following Annually.
  • Safe Schools – Oregon Mandatory Reporting
  • SafeSports/USAWP Training (current membership)
  • NFHS - Protecting Students from Abuse
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First Aid/CPR & Lifeguard Certification (per school district policy)
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Visit the NFHS Learning Center for other online courses.

Concussion Requirements for Parents & Players
With Oregon's new law SB 721 (a.k.a. Jenna's Law), not only are Coaches and Officials required to be aware of concussion symptoms and procedures, but parents and players too.  The OHSWPC requires that the following documents from the Center of Disease Control (CDC) be read by both parents and players:
  • Parent/Athlete Concussion Information Sheet
  • Fact Sheet for Athletes
  • Fact Sheet for Parents
Teams must then obtain signed acknowledgements from both parents and players confirming that they have received and read this concussion awareness information from the team.  This form needs to signed annually, by both participating players and at least one parent or guardian.  A copy of the signed Acknowledgement Form must be with the team at all times (including sidelines at a game) as the state of Oregon may perform random audits.

Click here for the text of the law or read this article for more information about what predicated its enactment.
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    • Board of Directors
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    • Our Sponsors
  • Teams & Leagues
    • Tournaments
    • Off-Season Opportunties
    • Alumni
  • Championships
    • Event Programs
    • 6A Champions - Girls
    • 5A Champions - Girls
    • 6A Champions - Boys
    • 5A Champions - Boys
  • Coaches
    • Coaches Verified Certifications
    • Directory
    • Instructional Aides
  • Officials
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