Coaching Certification Service

Coaching Certification Service Director:
Patrick Burke, (716) 731-6800 x3765

Current Offerings

The Commissioner's regulations require all personnel assuming coaching responsibilities to have certification.  This service--which is approved by the NYSED Bureau of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation--offers the following courses necessary for certification: 

  • Health Science Applied to Coaching

  • Philosophy, Principles, & Organization of Athletics

  • Theory and Techniques of Coaching

This service tracks all personnel entering the certification process and awards a certificate upon completion of the courses.

A First Aid course designed for coaches is also offered.  An initial and re-certification course are taught according to NYSED regulations.

See Related Links below for additional information and resources.

Related Links

Additional Workshop Information
Information on the Mandated Training Related to Child Abuse, Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE), and the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) workshops required for certification.

Orleans/Niagara BOCES Certification Office
Nicole Bensley, Certification Officer, provides assistance and processes and approves applications of eligible candidates for New York State Certification in the areas of teaching and pupil personnel services.

New York State Education Department
Information, forms, and regulations regarding coaching.

Theory & Techniques of Coaching Sessions 1-5 with Patrick Burke

  • April 3, 10; May 1, 8, 15, 2025.

Philosophy, Principles & Organization of Athletics - with Patrick Burke

  • October 10, 17, 21, 24, 31; November 4, 18, 25; December 2, 5, 12, 19, 2024.

Health Science Applied to Coaching - with Pat Seidel

  • January 13, 16, 23, 27, 30; February 3, 6, 10, 13, 24, 2025.

Theory-Session 10 (Fall/Winter) - with Patrick Burke

  • TBA

Theory-Session 10 (Spring) - with Patrick Burke

  • TBA

First Aid for Coaches - with Pat Seidel

  • August 12, 2024- Re-Certification

  • August 13 & 15, 2024 - Initial Certification

First Aid for Coaches - with Pat Seidel

  • November 7, 2024 - Re-Certification

  • November 12 & 14, 2024 - Initial Certification

First Aid for Coaches - with Pat Seidel

  • March 10, 2025 - Re-Certification

  • March 11 & 13, 2025 - Initial Certification

All workshops are held at Orleans/Niagara BOCES Conference Center
(bldg. on the left), 4124 Saunders Settlement Rd., Sanborn, NY

**Please click on the following link to register for required courses: https://www.mylearningplan.com/Webreg/catalog.asp?H=1&D=23100

See complete brochure below under Related Files for details.

For more information, please contact Patrick Burke via email or at 716-731-6800 x3765.

Related Files