About the course
Middle school students across the nation participate in interscholastic athletics, and it is important, as a teacher/coach, to provide a positive and rewarding experience for all involved. This is why the National Federation of State High School Associations has created the course, Middle School Coaching.
This course highlights your role as being a teacher first and coach second, ensuring that participation in athletics at the interscholastic level is, first and foremost, an educational experience. Middle school activity programs exist to connect students to the fabric and culture of the school, which will ultimately lead to academic and life-long success.
So take the course, Middle School Coaching, available now on NFHSLearn.com.
- Approved for 4 Clock Hours
- Certificate of Completion
- Additional Resources
NFHS National Coaching Credential
The NFHS Learning Center offers a 3-level national coaching credential that helps you gain knowledge you can use to provide a fun, educational, and a safer environment for your students.
This national credential was developed for individuals who are currently coaching or aspire to coach at the interscholastic level. The goal is to enhance the ability of the coach to better serve students, the school, the community, and the profession of coaching.
Why To Take NFHSLearn Courses
Leadership
Improve the learning experience and skill development of the students who participate
Certificate
Receive a certificate that signifies completion of content covering critical topics
Assurance
School district and parents will know that you are educated about the legal responsibilities associated with coaching at the interscholastic level
Professional
Receive a sense of pride and professional pride by completing nationally recognised coursework and certifications
Skill Building
Learners at any level of proficiency can improve key skills
Health & Safety
Reminders and key information on critical health and safety topics to help keep students as safe as possible
Growth
Learning about or improving on guidelines and standards is a key to continued success
Convenient
Self-paced, online learning that you can learn from anywhere on any device
