Coaches Advancement Program Outline

CAP1             6 Hours
2 hours:          Coaches Make the Difference: MHSAA Philosophy and Regulations
2 Hours:          Effective Instruction: The Coach as Teacher
2 hours:          Sports Medicine and First Aid

CAP2             6 Hours
2 hours:          Effective Communication: Characteristics of Coaches who are Great Communicators
2 hours:          Legal Issues in School Sports: A Game Plan to Meet Legal Needs
2 hours:          Psychology of Coaching

CAP3             6 Hours
2 ½ hours:      Additional Coaching Responsibilities: Becoming Aware of your Many Resources
2 hours:          Effectively Working with Parents
1 ½ hours:      The Coach as Performer: Managing Your Time and Energy Level

CAP4             6 Hours
2 hours:          Teaching Technical and Tactical Skills
2 ½ hours:      Strength and Conditioning: Designing Your Program
1 ½ hours:      Preparing for Success

CAP5             6 Hours
2 hours:          Healthy Living
2 hours:          Controlling Emotions in Pressure Situations
2 hours:          Resolving Conflicts in Athletics

CAP6             6 Hours
6 hour            Champions of Character

Coaches Advancement Program Certification

   CAP Beginning Certification = 12 hours
   CAP Intermediate Certification = 18 hours
   CAP Advanced Certification = 24 hours
   CAP Masters Certification = 30 hours
   CAP Masters Elite Certification = 36 hours

Certification would occur after the first 12 hours with subsequent increments of 6 hours for a total of 36 hours available. Additional units could be written and received after the first 36 hours have been completed.

NOTE: A coach who has completed Level 1 of the former “PACE” program may advance to Level 2 in CAP. A coach who has completed Level 1 and 2 from the PACE program may advance to Level 3 in CAP.