Athletics

Certified instructors provide CPR/AED instruction following NYSED-approved guidelines. This training equips coaches to be integral parts of their school’s AED implementation plans. Participants receive a certification valid for two years.

Districts can arrange half- or full-day, on-site training sessions or technical assistance tailored to meet NYSED coaching certification requirements or to address current issues related to student-athletes and coaching.

E2CCB offers a 12-hour First Aid Skills and Knowledge course that provides coaches with the ability to recognize and respond to sports injuries. Coaches learn injury prevention, first aid response, and taping procedures. Successful completion of the course results in certification valid for three years.

First Aid Skills and Knowledge (FASK) Update
This 5.5-hour course is designed for coaches with current First Aid certification who need to renew their certification. It provides updates on sports injury procedures and prevention techniques. Coaches must present proof of current certification to enroll.

Health Science Applied to Coaching is a 45-hour course focused on the health-related aspects of coaching. Participants explore key concepts in biology, anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology that are essential to minimizing risks in athletics. The course also delves into the NYSED Athletic Placement Process and the age and maturity considerations of athletes. Through interactive exercises, participants learn to apply these health science principles to their coaching strategies.

Hudl provides a comprehensive video editing and sharing platform that allows coaches and athletes to study plays, create highlight reels, and analyze performance. This service supports both entertainment and recruitment purposes, with coaches and athletes having secure online access to their videos anytime, anywhere.

Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES (E2CCB) provides comprehensive Interscholastic Coaching Services designed to meet the New York State Education Department (NYSED) requirements for all coaches. These services ensure that all head coaches, assistant coaches, and unpaid assistants are fully trained in the philosophy, principles, and techniques necessary to create a safe and successful environment for student-athletes.

This 45-hour course, available online or as an independent study, provides coaches with a foundation in the philosophy and principles of coaching. Coaches will learn about state, local, and national regulations, legal considerations, and the organization of leagues in New York State. Additionally, the course covers the responsibilities of a coach as an educational leader, safety procedures, public relations, and the management of athletic budgets and facilities. This is the only course required for coaches in non-strenuous sports like bowling, golf, and table tennis.

This 30-hour course provides an in-depth understanding of the history and objectives of interscholastic athletics in New York State. Coaches study technical information related to performance skills, training, safety precautions, and officiating. The course also covers the organization of practices and includes an internship for hands-on experience in coaching specific sports.

Thumbs Up Video provides professional video recording and editing services for sporting and extracurricular events. Games are recorded and posted online within 24 hours, allowing coaches, players, and parents to access footage. This service also helps coaches scout other teams by giving them access to games from across the service.

This service allows districts to register an unlimited number of coaches for Philosophy, Health Science, and Theories and Techniques courses. This option can offer significant cost savings for districts with a large coaching staff.