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MANDATORY COACH REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL COACHES

Background check only after you have applied on-line at www.ocyf.net.

  • Paid by OCYF - All 1st through 8th grade coaches will have a background check performed after completion of mandatory requirements listed below.  You will receive instructions on how to complete this requirement.
  •  OCYF Coaches Clinic (offered by the OCHS coaching staff). The administrative portion of our coaches clinic will be emailed to you and electronically signed that you are "in receipt of" AND have read all administrative coaching agenda, requirements, etc. 
  • 5th - 8th Grade coaches - You may have to complete an AAYFL 25 question open book questionnaire on AAYFL rules.  Once we receive the questionnaire, it will be forwarded to you.
  • 5th - 8th  Grade Coaches  - One coach from each team will need to attend an AAYFL 2 hour coaches information meeting in July.  Info to be emailed.
  •  USA FOOTBALL - ALL COACHES
  • Complete 20187 HEADS UP Tackle Certification

(DO NOT PAY FOR THIS - you will register at www.usafootball.com) Instructions will be emailed to you after you have been accepted as a coach

  • HEAD COACH AND ONE ASSISTANT will be certified in First Aid.  The $35 course will be taken online and paid for by OCYF.  Instructions will be emailed. 
  • Professional Emergency Medical Responders - (EXEMPT BUT DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED.)

***Note: If you took the First Aid through NFHS and OCYF paid for it, it is good for 3 years.

INSURANCE

  • Paid for by OCYF only after completion of requirements.

(Recommend you purchase and carry additional insurance if you feel it's necessary (NAYS)

 

  • On equipment handout day, all coaches are required to be present to properly fit their team with equipment.    Equipment handout day will be TBD 

Coaches Appreciation Event is scheduled for: TBD