Please note: all non-teacher coaches MUST have a valid license as per New York State coaching regulations. If you are a non-teacher coach, please review the forms and information below and direct your questions or correspondence to your Athletic Director’s office.
All applications for coaching licenses are exclusively processed via the TEACH ONLINE website. Please continue to check this page for the most updated information regarding this State-mandated initiative.
Pathway Comparison – annual requirements for coaching certification for each pathway
NFHS Internship Evaluation Form
NFHS Internship Verification Form
Directions – Step-by-step instructions for navigating the online application.
Application for Coaching Course Equivalent – online form; complete for review by NYSED. This replaces the paper form used previously.
Application for Coaching Course Extension – online form; complete for review by NYSED. This replaces the paper form used previously.
Nassau BOCES CPR/First Aid Courses Not currently being offered; please check back.
Nassau BOCES: School Violence Prevention/Child Abuse/DASA workshops
Child Abuse workshop update (via Office of Children and Family Services) Must be taken by any coach who completed the initial workshop prior to 2024; check your TEACH account to ensure the new program has been taken.
Apply for fingerprint clearance through MorphoTrust at www.identogo.com using Service Code 14ZGQT. The cost is $102.50.