For the 2023 season here are the required certifications that need to be completed:
Open as of June 2023
2023 FREE NFHS Concussion Course (to be completed by all coaches, football and cheer)
1: Click Link https://nfhslearn.com/courses/concussion-in-sports-2
2: Type in Concussion in the search bar and click Concussion in Sports
3: Select State (MA) and click order course
4: Once Ordered go to My Course and take the test. - Cost: FREE
2023 American Youth Football Coaching Certification Course Requirements
1. The Head Coach & All Assistant Coaches MUST be Human Kinetics/Coaching Youth Football the AYF Way Certified or have been previously HK Certified and taken the Coaching Youth Football the AYF Way Refresher Course.
The courses can be found at www.ayfcoaching.com - Cost: $25.00
2. There shall be at least one coach holding a Red Cross Card, or of similar equivalency, on each football coaching staff. National CPR Foundation CPR & First-Aid Certification Class -
https://www.nationalcprfoundation.com/courses/standard-cpr-aed-first-aid/ - Cost: $15.00
3. The Head Coach & All Assistant Coaches are required to complete the FREE NFHS Tackling Course online. ALL Coaches must present proof of this course Completion at the Regional and National Tournaments. The course can be found on https://nfhslearn.com/courses/football-tackling - Cost: FREE
*If the NFHS links do not take you to the correct page please copy and paste into the address bar
2023 USA Flag Football Certification
1. Please create an account at www.USAFootball.com
2. Go under Courses & Certifications
3. Select FLAG CERTIFICATION - Cost $15.00
2023 American Youth Cheer Coaching Certification Course Requirements
1. Each team must have either the Head Coach, an Assistant Coach or Licensed Trainer who is the holder
of a current Red Cross Certificate in Community CPR and First Aid or its equivalent, present at all practices.
National CPR Foundation CPR & First-Aid Certification Class -
https://www.nationalcprfoundation.com/courses/standard-cpr-aed-first-aid Cost: $15.00
2. All Tournament Conference AYC participating HEAD COACHES – are required to complete the AYC Online Human Kinetics Coaches Course (includes the $2 million coverage) found at www.ayfcoaching.com - This course must be completed before the start of the season. Cost $25
(Available 6/1 of the current year)
3. All Tournament Conference AYC participating HEAD and ASSISTANT COACHES – are required to complete the YCADA Online Coach’s Safety Certification Course, called Y101 –This course must be completed before the start of the season. Cost $25.00
Here’s what we’ve got:
🔸 Y101 - For first time coaches
🔸 Y102 - Refresher Course taken in the off year of certification
🔸 Y103 - Recertification course for coaches who have already taken the Y101
Website: YCADA
Once these certifications are complete, please email or hand them to your football and cheer directors to put into your book for the season.