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
Pathway I Cover Sheet – must accompany backup paperwork
Pathway II (NFHS) Cover Sheet – must accompany backup paperwork
NFHS Internship Evaluation Form
NFHS Internship Verification Form
Directions – Step-by-step instructions for navigating the online application.
Course Equivalent Application – print and complete; send to NYS for evaluation
Extension for Coaching Course Requirements Application – print and complete; send to NYS for evaluation
Nassau BOCES CPR/First Aid Courses
State-approved CPR/First Aid courses for coaching certification (Updated 4/2023)
American Red Cross Course Verification Form *must accompany all American Red Cross course certificates
NFHS Coaching Courses (Pathway II)
Customizable Professional Development: Coaching Courses (Pathway I)
Nassau BOCES: School Violence Prevention/Child Abuse/DASA workshops
Customizable Professional Development: School Violence Prevention/Child Abuse/DASA workshops
Fingerprinting (updated 8/2015, includes contact information for new vendor)
