The Benefits of Certification
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For a volunteer youth coach, practices can be a real challenge. The coach needs to know the high - energy drills that keep young players interested - while teaching them new skills. Once you register for your three-hour Youth Sports NY classroom session, you receive password access on this website to outstanding coaching techniques, drills and youth sports ideas. Added to the lessons from your Level I Coaching Certification Course, this sport specific content will help you combine the fun and challenge at practice that players and coaches are looking for.
Introductory Price: $20.00 (in most locations) for the Level I Youth Sports NY Coaching Test Certification Course.

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First Aid for Youth Coaches -
American Red Cross in New York State
Price: $45 person for online certification
https://www.redcrossonlinetraining.org/Distance/CourseDetail.aspx?courseid=67&Online=1&NavGroup=0
First Aid for Coaches certification is valid for 3 years.

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The Youth Sports New York Blue Credential signifies that you have undergone a background screening through your league, municipality, or other organization. Police officers, fire fighters, and certificed public school teachers automatically qualify for this credential. Fax evidence of your background screening to (607) 299-4962.
The SUNY Youth Sports Institute recommends that all youth sports programs require some level of background screening of their youth coaches. Because of the varying requirements of different youth sports leagues, youth bureaus, recreation departments, municipalities, and counties, the Youth Sports Institute defers to your organization to set requirements for background screenings.
The SUNY Youth Sports Institute is proud to partner with Southeastern Security Consultants, Inc (SSCI)., and the National Center for Safety Initiatives (NCSI) in a strategy that ensures that every Youth Sports New York (YSNY) certified coach meets a minimum standard that provides participants with a safe and secure environment. In most cases the price is only $20 per person.
Both NCSI and SSCI are well respected organizations that provide due diligent screening programs. They are leading experts in qualifying volunteers through comprehensive background checks and screenings. They bring a wealth of knowledge that assists park and recreation and youth sports agencies "clear through the clutter" and reduce risk by effectively qualifying applicants.
Contact NCSI at http://www.ncsisafe.com.
Contact SSCI at http://www.ssci2000.com.

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