- SECTION 272 – COACH TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION
A. All TAIAO head coaches are required to complete the following NFHS Courses by August 1st of the first year of participation in TAIAO :
Additional Courses that are recommended:
B. All TAIAO coaches and other staff are strongly encouraged to complete at least every other year training courses or clinics related to the following:
- Heat Acclimatization: Education and training related to utilization of available professional development tools regarding proper approach to Heat Acclimatization.
- Sportsmanship: Education and training related to utilization of available professional development tools regarding proper approach to Sportsmanship, how it impacts the educational process and your specific role in promoting it at all interscholastic athletic events.
C. Any coach will be deemed to have met the certification requirements of Subsection 272.A above upon successful completion of courses of a substantially similar nature required by that coach’s Member Organization.
D. A coach certified as having completed the requirements of Subsection 272.A above must be in attendance at all events, contests, games and matches of the Member Organization regardless of whether or not against a TAIAO opponent.
E. All TAIAO organizations are required to keep a copy on file to be presented to the TAIAO Steering Committee when requested. The inability to present the requisite course certificates may result in disciplinary action included but not limited to the forfeit of game and exclusion from postseason play.