Coaching Program Application

Coaching Accreditation Program (CAP) Application; Level 1

Overview:

The goal of the Coaching Accreditation Program is to create a network of professional, knowledgeable coaches that can be utilized by our APA membership in order to further develop all aspects of their gameplay. Once certified, you will be added to our online roster of APA coaches. Certification will be required to coach APA sanctioned teams/events nationally and internationally. Minimum age for the CAP is 18. Minimum age for coaching international tours is 21*. Resources for coaches are available on the APA website.

CAP Level 1:

As a level one coach you should be comfortable with teaching the basic foundation of polocrosse. Level 1 Certified Coach abilities include:

Demonstrating safety in all teaching situations
Teaching basic riding skills and horse maintenance
Teaching fundamentals of tacking a polocrosse mount
Introducing and teaching the concept of polocrosse equitation
Teaching basic racquet skills and game strategy
Introducing the rulebook
Teaching a fundamental series of polocrosse/riding curriculum to an individual or small group, building toward coached chukkas
Maintaining group control while coaching chukkas

In addition to completing this application you must:

Be a current APA Member in good standing
Pass a Criminal Background Check (update every 3 years) This link will take you directly to the site and your report will be sent directly to the APA (Annual fee of $6.95) https://www.coeusglobal.com/council_sc_americanpolocrosse
Complete the CDC Heads Up Course. This is a free online resource. It should take approximately 30 minutes to complete. Submit your certificate to chiefcoach@americanpolocrosse.org https://www.train.org/cdctrain/course/1089818/
Complete the USOC SafeSport Training Course. This is an online resource. It should take approximately 90 minutes to complete. (Fee is $20) Submit your certificate to chiefcoach@americanpolocrosse.org https://safesporttrained.org/#/public-dashboard
Be available to coach at least once a year

Name(Required)

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Date of Birth(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

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Is your APA Membership current and in good standing?(Required)

Yes

APA Club:(Required)

List Club and personal reference (name and phone number):(Required)

Will you require payment of your expenses?(Required)

Yes

Compensation of some kind?(Required)

Yes

List any coaching accreditations you currently hold:(Required)

List your domestic coaching experience details:(Required)

List your international coaching experience details:(Required)

List the tour, if any, that you are specifically applying for / your preferred coaching opportunities (domestic, international, team, clinic, age group, etc):(Required)

“The minimum required age for coaches and team managers for all Player Development Inbound and outbound tours and any overnight Player Development Youth program clinic program shall be 21 years with the following special requirements: If either the coach or the Team manager is between the ages of 21-24, their team counterpart must be at least 30 yrs of age. The Player Development Committee will approve all coaches and team managers.”

I understand:(Required)

I have read and will complete all of the requirements involved in becoming a Level 1 Accredited Coach.

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