Course Components
The course fee includes access to the online course and test, reading materials (provided as PDFs), one-year access to the course and Coaching Aids (PDF downloads), automatic test scoring, certificate of course completion printable from the website, and entry in the National Coaches Registry. Nothing will be shipped to you, and you will have immediate access to the course upon purchase.

Course Description
Coaching kids is a great way to make a positive difference in their lives. Coaching in Catholic sports programs is a way to teach Gospel values through sports while having fun with young people. Welcome to a ministry that will change your life!

Learning Objectives

• Meet your coaching responsibilities, including examining your priorities as a Catholic youth sports coach
• Communicate effectively with athletes, parents, and officials
• Provide for safety and respond to injuries
• Develop a training program for athletes to promote lifelong fitness
• Prepare for, and coach on, competition day
• Create plans for your season and individual practices

Audience

This course is for coaches of athletes ages 6 to 13 participating in a recreational, noncompetitive setting. Completion of the Catholic Coaching Essentials online course is a prerequisite to the Catholic sport-specific courses.