Mills Park Coaches Training
All coaches must annually complete the three following training classes (give at copy of the certificates to the AD), attend the mandatory coaches meeting and update their sport specific EAP (give a copy to the AD) before tryouts can be held
Coaches meeting dates:Â
Middle School Coaches/Officials Workshop (1 hour) – All Sessions at this time are virtual. Â
Cheer- August 24th  5:00PMÂ
Volleyball- August 24Â @ 4:00 PMÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Soccer (Girls and Boys)- August 23Â @ 5:00 PMÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Football-Â August 23Â @ 4:00 PMÂ Â Â
First Responders – August 25 @ 4:00PMÂ (In-Person)Â Â Â Â
Basketball- November 15Â @ 4:00 PMÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Softball-Â February 22 @ 4:00 PM
Track & Field-Â February 23 @ 4:00 PMÂ Â Â Â
Three annual required training classes:
Review the Gfeller-Waller information sheet and print a copy for your coaches binder:
https://www.nchsaa.org/sites/default/files/attachments/GWSchoolConcussionInfosheet_19-20.pdf
Print and fill out the Gfeller-Waller Personnel Sheet:
 https://www.nchsaa.org/sites/default/files/attachments/GWSchoolConcussionStatementFormt_19-20.pdf
2022-2023Â EAP-Â Will be updated when completed.
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FOOTBALL– In addition to the three above all football coaches are required to complete:
USA football Heads up-
blocking, tackling and equipment fitting:
https://www.nfhslearn.com/courses/61084/blocking-shoulder-tackling-equipment-fitting,Â
sudden cardiac arrest: Â https://www.nfhslearn.com/courses/61032/sudden-cardiac-arrest
heat illness prevention: Â https://www.nfhslearn.com/courses/34000/heat-illness-prevention
CHEER– In addition to the 3 required training links above coaches must complete the WCPSS cheer coaches program below:Â
WCPSS CHEERLEADING COACHES PROGRAM FOR 2019-2020
- Â AACCA Online Certification (www.nfhslearn.com) is required for all cheer coaches (middle, J.V. and varsity). This requirement needs to be completed every 4 years.
- Safety Updates Class- Required each year for middle school coaches
 August 24 at 5:00. Virtual this year.
Additional recommended trainings for all coaches:
Recommended training:
1. CPR, First aid, AED training free (search eschools)
2. NFHS sudden cardiac arrest- Free (see above for link)
3. NFHS first Aid, health and safety $35Â
4. NFHS Fundamentals of coaching $Â
5. NFHS heat illness prevention- free (see above for link)
6. CDC Heads up to youth Sports- free
Staff Volunteer Coaches-All staff volunteers need to complete the sport specific trainings from above.
Volunteer Coaches-
If you are interested in volunteering to help coach an athletic team please contact the coach of the sport first. They will then contact the Athletic Director and the process for approval can begin. No one is allowed to help with an athletic team until they are cleared by WCPSS Human Resources. We appreciate your willingness to volunteer your time our student athletes!
