Q. Why is the NFHS developing these courses?
A. To provide an affordable and unique coach education program to meet the needs of interscholastic coaches in fulfilling the mission and purpose of our state association member schools. It will provide online and blended (a combination of face-to-face and online instruction) education to meet the needs of specific state requirements for coaches.

Q. How long will it take a coach to complete the NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching course?
A. The online course will take four to six hours. The blended course is being designed to allow states to present in four to eight hours.

Q. Do current instructors have to recertify as an instructor in the NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching course?
A. No, each state will have the authority to select and approve its own instructors.

Q. Can anyone become an instructor in the NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching course?
A. No, only if they have the approval of their respective state association.

Q. How will I sign up for the courses?
A. All registration for the courses will be online. Check with your state's athletic/activities association as to how to register for the courses. Register for e-mail updates or continue to check this Web site for further information.

Q. What differences will there be between the online and blended versions?
A. There will be no difference in content, only in delivery systems.

Q Why is the First Aid for Coaches course only offered online?
A. The content can be delivered most consistently in this manner, rather than training individuals to deliver this material.

Q.What about my state's CPR requirement?
A. As a coach, you would still be required to complete the CPR certification with a qualified instructor.

Q. What about testing?
A. All testing will be done online.

Q. Will there be a certificate issued?
A. Yes. Once you complete the course, you will be able to print verification of course completion. That will prompt the printing and mailing of a certificate to you within 2-3 weeks.