Thank you for the time you devote to being an Ascension Coach. The Athletic Association would not be able to field teams if we did not have dedicated people give their time to help the program.
Remember that coaching an Ascension team is a privilege and a responsibility. We strive to afford the environment for our players to learn about the sport, but more importantly, to learn about Sportsmanship. In addition to teaching your players how to play a sport, you will also be helping each child develop a positive attitude about themselves, their teammates, referees, and coaches. As a coach you are a role model for both players and parents.
While there is required training and background checks associated with being an Ascension coach, we hope you understand these requirements are put in place to protect the children and to ensure you, as a volunteer coach, understand your role and your responsibility to the children.
There are three requirements for coaches that must be met in order to coach at Ascension. We realize fulfilling these requirements is an up-front time commitment for perspective coaches, but we need to ensure all our coaches have the proper training and background screening in order to provide a safe and positive experience for the children in the program.
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ALL Coaches must register as a Head or Assistant Coach in Team Sideline EACH season.
There is no fee for this registration. Please complete this before completing the one-time requirements below.
REGISTER AS COACH CURRENT SEASON
In lieu of the physical card, coaches will be asked to upload a photo during the registration process. This photo will be added to the official picture roster.
All head coaches and assistant coaches are required to attend the "Protecting God’s Children" class. This class is offered at various parishes and locations throughout the St. Louis area. You can attend at any location.
PGC Class Schedule
temporarily offered via Zoom
Prevent & Protect
"Coaching to Make a Positive Difference" class approximately 2.5 hours to complete $24.95 fee (credit card or PayPal)
CTMAPD (online)
Upon completion, please send your coach id # to [email protected] so that we may update your account with this information.
All Minor Coaches must complete the Code of Ethical Conduct for Minors and submit to Ginger Stamer at [email protected]
Being a registered coach or assistant coach on an Ascension roster qualifies as a work duty exemption for the year. In order to qualify for the exemption, the following must be completed.
It is the responsibility of the individual to ensure that all of the above steps have been completed. Failure to meet the above requirements will result in a work duty requirement being added to your account.
Need help or have questions? Contact Compliance at [email protected] or Ginger Stamer at [email protected] or Rectory Office 636-532-3304