Lay Coach Information

Interested in becoming a Community Coach?

The Georgia High School Association offers a Community Coach Education Program that you must complete in order to be a certified Community Coach.

You MUST register for this course through the school where you will be coaching. The registration form is NOT available on the GHSA website. The cost of the course is $325.

This course consists of two classes: a 4-hour Sport First Aid class and an 8-hour Principles for Coaching class. At each class you will receive an exam. After successfully completing (a score of 80 or above) both exams you are then certified to coach. Coaching before this time is a violation of GHSA policy and subjects your school to a fine.

IMPORTANT CHANGES TO COMMUNITY COACH SCHEDULE OF CLASSES EFFECTIVE JULY 2009

(The following changes are included in the updated 2009-2010 Schedule of Classes available below)

Classes scheduled at Brewton Parker College have been cancelled for the remainder of the year.
Classes at Savannah Country Day School have been moved to Calvary Day School in Savannah for the remainder of the year.
The August Sport First Aid class at East Paulding is scheduled for August 1 NOT August 8.
The October Principles for Coaching class at Tucker High School has been changed from October 12-13 (Monday/Tuesday) to October 13-14 (Tuesday/Wednesday).

Process for Becoming a Community Coach

Schedule of Community Coach Classes for 2009-2010 (Updated 6/10/2009)

Directions to Community Coach Classes

Please Note: The Coaches Education Program Registration Form is not on the website. Prospective coaches must get that form from the school at which they are going to coach.

Gameday Frames Named “Official’ GHSA Framing Partner

Submitted by webmaster on Thu, 03/26/2009 - 10:07am.

Coaching

Greg Minnis, Head Coach Varsity Football, Westlake High School, Douglasville, GA

ATLANTA, GA, MARCH 25, 2009; GAMEDAY Frames, Inc. is excited to announce the completion of it’s first framing project since being named the “Official” framing partner of the GHSA. Working with Head Coach, Greg Minnis, GAMEDAY Frames created 38 custom frames for the Seniors of the WESTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL Varsity Football team in Douglasville, GA.

Said Coach Minnis (shown holding one of the custom frames), “GAMEDAY Frames provided us an elegant, yet affordable design that truly captured the spirit of our football team. The quality and value was unbeatable and we couldn’t be happier. We will be working with GAMEDAY Frames for years to come.”

Founded in 2008 by President and Owner, Michael Ackerman, GAMEDAY Frames provides custom framing solutions to the athletic community. Supported by an aggressive pricing structure that is typically 50% below retail frame shops, Mr. Ackerman is quick to point out that both parents and coaches have been extremely receptive to his unique service.

For additional information about how your school/team can work with GAMEDAY frames, contact Mr. Ackerman at 770-317-5571. Or visit their website at www.gamedayframes.com.

Yankees Will Become First MLB Team to Integrate Highly Advanced Antimicrobial System

Submitted by webmaster on Tue, 03/17/2009 - 9:33am.

CSG Sports Coatings, a licensee of the GHSA, offers the same long-lasting antimicrobial technology protecting the new Yankee Stadium to all Georgia High Schools. The Sports Antimicrobial System (SAS) is a comprehensive process that kills illness-causing microorganisms and continually inhibits the growth of bacteria, mold and fungi on any surface for up to three years. SAS is proven to significantly reduce the spread of skin aliments in an athletic environment, when used in concert with an overall hygiene program. There are multiple packages and price points available that offer protection ranging from 90 days to three years. Fundraising opportunities are also available to help high schools fund for the advanced antimicrobial treatments. For more information, please contact CSG’s Georgia representative at 615.772.3024 or call the CSG Corporate office at 248.299.2593

CSG Offers Fundraising Program

Submitted by webmaster on Wed, 01/28/2009 - 3:36pm.

CSG Sportscoatings, a licensee of the GHSA, is offering a new and unique fundraising opportunity to member schools - the Cover3Kit. The Cover3Kit is the only system of EPA registered products proven to offer long term reduction of germs and bacteria, including staph and MRSA. To learn more click here. Schools may sign up online at www.csggrp.com/fundraising. For questions and materials contact a CSG representatives at (248) 299-2593. CSG Sports Coating will provide antimicrobial treatment to the wrestling mats at the upcoming GHSA Traditional Wrestling State Championships.