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All Middle School and High School football coaches must complete school-district approved technique specific safety training similar to "Heads Up Football." The training must include, but is not limited to, "hands on" Safer Tackling Techniques and Drills, Helmet, and Shoulder Pad fitting, concussion management with Return to Play Protocols following a concussion, Heat and Hydration training and Sudden Cardiac Arrest training. Football coaches will be required to repeat this training every two (2) years.
Football Safety Training Options:
- Develop a school district approved program that includes “Hands on” in-person training.
- Utilize a WIAA Master Clinician to train coaches in a school district approved program that includes “Hands on” in-person training.
- Utilize the WIAA Master Clinician under the WIAA Training program and Register Coaches through “Register My Conference”. Coaches will be required to take online NFHS Tackling course prior to attending “Hands on” in-person clinic.
- Utilize an outside Organization that delivers “Hands on” in-person Training for Football Coaches
- Certification is good for 2 years for any of the 4 options
Prior to attending an in-person hands-on training, coaches must complete the free NFHS Football Tackling Course at the link below. Coaches must bring a copy of their certificate of completion to the hands-on clinic to verify with the clinician.
https://nfhslearn.com/courses/football-tackling
Hands on Clinics are $45 with a school Purchase Order or $50 with Credit Card per coach. WIAA Master Trainer List
Steps to receive your certification after you've attended a clinic:
1. Return to your my247ed.com account 2. Select the "Conference Records" tab at the left of the page on my247ed.com 3. Click on the WIAA 2023 Football Safety Training Coach Certification conference 4. Select the "Sessions & Schedule" tab on the left-hand side of the screen 5. Select "Confirm Attendance" (Note: If this step has already been completed, it is because you selected "Add to Your Schedule" prior to the clinic. Don't panic -- this is normal. Proceed to step 4 below). 6. Select "Certifications & Forms" on the left-hand side of the screen 7. Select "Start Application" 8. This should take you to a page with the header, "Are you ready to apply?" 9. Click all the sliders on this page to the right, indicating completion 10. Proceed to fill out the survey and download/sync your certificate

REGISTRATION LINK
TUESDAY, AUGUST 8 - 3:00PM-4:30PM Mark Morris High School 1602 Mark Morris Ct. Longview, WA 98632
TUESDAY, AUGUST 8 - 6:00PM-7:30PM Hazen High School 1101 Hoquiam Ave. NE Renton, WA 98059
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9 - 4:00PM-5:30PM Montesano High School 303 Church St. N. Montesano, WA 98563
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9 - 5:30PM-7:00PM Ridgeline High School 20150 E. Country Vista Drive Liberty Lake, WA 99019
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9 - 7:00PM-8:30PM Centralia High School 813 Eshom Rd. Centralia, WA 98531
THURSDAY, AUGUST 10 - 4:00PM-5:30PM Highline Memorial Stadium 400 S. 156th St. Burien, WA 98148
THURSDAY, AUGUST 10 - 5:30PM-7:00PM Richland High School Library 930 Long Ave. Richland, WA 99352
FRIDAY, AUGUST 11 - 5:30PM-7:00PM Richland High School Library 930 Long Ave. Richland, WA 99352
SATURDAY, AUGUST 12 - 10:00AM-11:30AM Stewart Field (Aberdeen) 1516 N. B. St. Aberdeen, WA 98520
MONDAY, AUGUST 14 - 5:00PM-6:30PM King's Way Christian High School 3606 NE 78th St. Vancouver, WA 98665
MONDAY, AUGUST 14 - 6:00PM-7:30PM Orting High School 320 Washington Ave. N. Orting, WA 98360
MONDAY, AUGUST 14 - 7:00PM-8:30PM Lynden High School 1201 Bradley Rd. Lynden, WA 98264
TUESDAY, AUGUST 15 - 4:00PM-5:30PM Sumner High School (Sunset Chev Stadium) 1707 Main St. Sumner, WA 98390
TUESDAY, AUGUST 15 - 4:30PM-6:00PM Burlington-Edison High School 301 N. Burlington Blvd. Burlington, WA 98223
TUESDAY, AUGUST 15 - 6:30PM-8:00PM Burlington-Edison High School 301 N. Burlington Blvd. Burlington, WA 98223
TUESDAY, AUGUST 15 - 4:00PM-5:30PM Kennewick High School 560 W. 6th Ave. Kennewick, WA 99336
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16 - 6:00PM-7:30PM Cheney High School 460 N. 6th St. Cheney, WA 99004
THURSDAY, AUGUST 24 - 7:00PM-8:30PM Mark Morris High School 1602 Mark Morris Ct. Longview, WA 98632
*A minimum of six (6) coaches must be registered for each certification course in order for the clinic to be held. A maximum of 30 coaches per/clinician per clinic.
*If you're experiencing technical difficulties registering for a clinic, please contact Nick Mendro.

If a clinic is not scheduled in your area, or at a time that meets your needs, you can submit a request to host a clinic. Send your request to Andy Barnes at least three weeks prior to the first potential date listed. Please include the following information:
Upon verification of availability from one of the WIAA clinicians, the clinic will be posted on the WIAA Website. Provided a minimum of six (6) individuals have preregistered for the course, it will be held. | |
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