For Coaches & Program Owners

A comprehensive 6-hour course covering the full range of physical and mental health emergencies coaches may encounter. Required for all new non-faculty coaches in NC public schools (NCHSAA) before first competition. $35 in NC.

A 90-minute course covering sudden cardiac arrest, heat illness, concussions, CPR basics, overuse injuries, and emergency preparedness. Issues a certificate of completion. Free.

Satisfies Coach Safely laws in AL, AR, and TN, and aligns with NC's pending injury training requirements.

Evidence-informed modules focused specifically on coaching girls — addresses unconscious gender biases, body confidence, and the factors that cause girls to drop out of sports between ages 11–17. Developed with support from Nike and backed by 30+ years of research. Free courses available.

Best for any coach working with girls who wants to understand what makes coaching girls different and how to keep them engaged and thriving.

Helps coaches support student athletes dealing with stress, depression, and anxiety. Covers a wellness framework, strategies for anxiety and depression, traumatic experiences, substance abuse, suicide prevention, youth violence, and mental health barriers. Free.

Recommended for all coaches.

An education initiative from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency covering clean and healthy performance, supplement safety, anti-doping rules, sportsmanship, and character building. Includes a coaching certification program and a free library of articles and resources.

Especially useful for coaches and parents navigating supplement safety, identifying illicit drug use, and anti-doping responsibilities. Used by USA Soccer, USA Swimming, USA Cheer, USA Track & Field, and others.

A large free library of research-backed resources on managing performance pressure, building team culture, and supporting athletes' emotional wellbeing — an ongoing reference for coaches at all levels.

Not a one-time certification — a resource to return to regularly.

The standard concussion course for NC coaches — covers recognition, removal from play, and NC-specific return-to-play protocols under the Gfeller-Waller Concussion Awareness Act. Jointly developed with the CDC. 1 hour.

Required for all NCHSAA and NCISAA school coaches before first practice each season. $500 fine for non-compliance.

The CDC's concussion training designed for community and club coaches outside the school system — covers the same recognition, removal, and return-to-play fundamentals as the NFHS course, in an accessible format. Free.

Recommended for recreation leagues, travel clubs, and volunteer coaches not subject to NCHSAA rules.

Covers heat acclimatization, adjusting activities for changing environmental conditions, hydration planning, and emergency action plans for exertional heat stroke — the leading cause of preventable death in high school athletics. 1 hour.

Recommended for all coaches running outdoor programs, especially in NC's warm months.

Passed the NC House 110–1 in May 2025. If signed, would require annual injury prevention training for all coaches at organizations using public facilities, effective August 2026. Coaches who complete the resources on this page will already be ahead of the curve.

A practical read from BSN Sports on how to shift from setting rules to building a positive culture through multiple touchpoints throughout the season.

The primary course for satisfying the federal Safe Sport Act — covers grooming recognition, sexual and emotional misconduct, mandatory reporting obligations, and appropriate coach-athlete boundaries. Annual renewal required. Free.

Required by NCYSA, NCFC Youth, and all organizations affiliated with national governing bodies (US Soccer, USA Volleyball, USA Lacrosse, USA Gymnastics, and others).

Developed with the US Center for SafeSport for the school sports context — covers abuse and misconduct definitions and how to create a safer environment for student athletes. Free.

Recommended for NCHSAA and NCISAA coaches as a complement to SafeSport Core training.