ST. MICHAEL
ATHLETIC
ASSOCIATION
Thank You for Your Interest in Coaching!
We’re excited that you’re considering joining our St. Michael School athletic coaching team. While the process to become a coach includes a few important steps and requirements, the reward—making a positive impact on our student-athletes—is well worth it. We’re here to support you every step of the way.
Steps to Coaching
Follow these steps if you are interested coaching for St. Michael's Athletics
STEP 1
Contact Athletic Director
Contact Eric Ortopan, athletic director for St. Michaels through email with your interest.
STEP 2
Complete the Following Course(s)
After communication with the athletic director, work to complete these one time courses.
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Click the "First-time registrant" button on the left-hand side to create an account, or log in with your user ID and password if you previously created an account.
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Select "Cleveland, OH (Diocese)" in the drop-down menu.
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*NOTE: Assistant coaches who are 16 & 17 years old are not required to completed VIRTUS
The BMV or other place you go to may ask you for a code to have your fingerprints done. Please provide them with code 3319 39B1, School Employees – non teaching positions).
4. Complete Concussion Awareness Course
5. Watch this video: Sudden Cardiac Arrest Training
STEP 3
Complete CYO Coaching Programs
The first course of completion is a one time course, called the Coaches Development Program (CDP).
Upon completing this course and depending on the age and sport you are planning to coach, may require additional certification.
1. CDP Course
2. If your coaching position requires further certification, please contact either your sport commissioner or athletic director as St. Michael.