S.P.O.R.T.S. Youth Coaches' Certification Program

The Texas Amateur Athletic Federation offers a Youth Coaches' Certification Program to all youth leagues and associations.

The program includes the following:
 

• A printed book of information for the coach to keep as a reference
• A criminal background check
  • Applicants are checked within the State of Texas and County of Residence
  • Background checks are completed by Intel Net
  • Results are returned to the TAAF State Office within 48 hours
• Personal liability insurance policy for $1,000,000
  • No additional charge for insurance
  • Policy is renewed annually by maintaining certification
• An exam to guaranty knowledge of the program
• Peace of mind

Topics that will be covered during the course of the program include:

S.P.O.R.T.S.

Safety
     First Aid
     Safety Equipment
     Lightning
Participation
     Three Basic Needs: Psychological, Physical, Emotional
Organization
     Assign Duties/Delegation
Relationships
     Roles
     Communication
     Parent - Coach Relationship
     Player - Coach Relationship
     Parent - Player Relationship
Training
     Practice
     Skills
Sportsmanship
     Encouragement
     Accountability


TAAF Certified Coaches' Ten Commandments
 

• Thou Shall Lead by Example
• Thou Shall Insist on Manners
• Thou Shall Emphasize Team Effort
• Thou Shall Not Win at all Cost
• Thou Shall Have a Sense of Humor
• Thou Shall Succeed
• Thou Shall Stay Positive
• Thou Shall Promote Safety and Well Being
• Thou Shall Promote Lifetime Fitness/Wellness
• Thou Shall "Turn the Other Cheek"

• Thou Shall Not Expect More or Treat My Own Child Differently Than Any Other Team Member