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).
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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.
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1. CDP Course
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2. If your coaching position requires further certification, please contact either your sport commissioner or athletic director as St. Michael.