All coaches must remain current on required certifications prior to coaching.

Final Forms Link

WIAA/GSD REQUIRED ANNUAL CLINICS

After logging into your FinalForms account, you'll see the following rules clinics you will need complete through either my247ed.com or nfhslearn.com:

  • Concussion Management (nfhslearn) (Every 3 Years & All new Coaches)

  • Sudden Cardiac Arrest (nfhslearn) (Every 3 Years & All new Coaches)

  • Student Mental Health & Suicide Prevention (nfhslearn) (Every 3 Years & All new Coaches)

  • WIAA General Rules (my247ed)

  • WIAA Sport-Specific Rules (my247ed)

  • GSD Vector trainings sent through your email address

  • Heads Up training (Football coaches Every 2 Years)

Link to Vector

Vector Training Modules

  • Assigned through your district email

  • Required for all GSD employees, including coaches

  • Covers compliance topics such as safety, harassment prevention, and workplace expectations

wiaa link

WIAA REQUIRED EDUCATION

WIAA Coach Education: Rule 23.5.7 in the WIAA Handbook (pg 55)

  • Before the beginning of the third year of coaching, a Member School Coach (paid or volunteer) must complete a school district-approved Coaching Principles training that requires a minimum of five hours of instruction, or complete the NFHS Coaches Fundamentals Course, complete the WIAA Coaches School, or other Coaches School as approved by the WIAA or the local school district. After initial completion, coaches will be required to repeat this training every three years. The training must include a minimum of one hour in each of the following categories:

    • Medical Aspects of Coaching

    • Legal Aspects of Coaching

    • Psycho-Social Foundations

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion