Coaches
Coaching Requirements
District Requirements:
Must complete application paperwork, a background check, and provide a driver's license to the District office. Anne Reierson is your point of contact for this information. areierson@dgsd.us
ASAA Requirements:
A PlanetHS account must be made and linked to DHS. Once created, a coach must complete the following requirements as outlined by ASAA.
The Alaska Coaches Education Program is required for all high school athletic coaches who have direct supervision of students. This may include head coaches and assistant coaches at all levels, as well as non paid coaches and coaches of out-sourced programs. (See ASAA Bylaw Article 10)
The Program consists of Five Components
1. Fundamentals of Coaching: NFHS course. (does not expire)
2. Alaska State Component: Covers ASAA Bylaws and Policies. Included in the NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching AK Course or can be taken independently. (does not expire)
3. First Aid Requirement: Maintain a current certification in First Aid. It is achieved by completing the NFHSlearn First Aid, Health and Safety course which is valid for three years or by completing one of the pre-approved courses.
4. Concussion Awareness Training: The requirement to maintain current knowledge in concussion management is mandated by Alaska State Law. It is achieved only by successful completion of the current “NFHS Concussion Course”. It is valid for three years.
5. Sudden Cardiac Arrest Training: It is achieved only by successful completion of the current “NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest” course. It is valid for three years.
Click here for links to more information on courses and waiver forms
Once the courses are complete, certificates must be sent to dhsathletics@dgsd.us
Resources/Forms
**Select the URLs that appear after clicking each link and it should open the form. If it does not, please reach out to the building AD**
Inventory Form--Must have permissions to open this
Travel/Absence form for student athletes
Email Ms. Niki with your dates and destinations to be added to the calendar
End of Season Summary Template
Equipment/ Supplies Request Form
Season Dates
Sport Specific Calendars can be seen here
2022-2023 School year Athletic Dates are as follows:
Hockey (First Practice October 12, State February 2-4)
All State Music (November 17-19)
Basketball (First Practice November 30, State March 22-25)
Cheer (First Practice November 30)
E-Sports Spring (First practice February 27)
Solo & Ensemble (May 5-6)
Track & Field (First practice March 6, State May 26-27)
Baseball (First practice March 6, State June 1-2)
Softball (First practice March 6, State June 1-3)
2023-2024 School year Athletic Dates are as follows:
Cross Country (First Practice July 26, State October 7)
Coed Soccer (First Practice July 26, Last conference match up October 14)
Volleyball (First Practice August 2, State November 9-11)
Rifle (First Practice September 6, Conference December 9)
Wrestling (First Practice September 27, State December 15-16)
E-Sports Fall (First Practice September 25)
Hockey (First Practice October 11, State February 1-3)
All State Music (November 16-18)
Basketball (First Practice November 29, State March 20-23)
Cheer (First Practice November 29, State March 18)
E-Sports Spring (First practice February 26)
Solo & Ensemble (May 3-4)
Track & Field (First practice March 2, State May 24-25)
Baseball (First practice March 2, State May 30 - June 1)
Softball (First practice March 2, State May 30 - June 1)
Coaches Handbook
PlanetHS
Click here for a step-by-step process of how to get connected on PlanetHS
You will complete your mandatory coach training requirements here but you can also use this as a resource for team rosters and emergency contact information.
Fundraising/ Booster Club
Fundraising must be approved using the Fundraising form before you can publicize or begin the process.
The DHS Booster Club is also available to assist. Use this Form (select the url when the new window appears)
PREREQUISITES:
Delta High School Booster Club values volunteerism and involvement.
● The requesting group shall show their previous efforts to fund the request by other means such
as fundraising, grants, requests to the district, use of DHS account, etc.
● The requesting group shall show their involvement in school activities such as volunteer
opportunities (i.e. Spruce up the School, Christmas Bazaar, concessions hosting, etc.)
● The requesting group shall show their commitment to the Booster Club by having parents and/or
coaches be active club members.
TYPES OF REQUESTS WE CAN SUPPORT:
Up to 20% of total cost for travel (i.e. airfare, bus support, gas) not covered by the School District
Funds advances to paid back to the Booster Club within 12 months
Snacks for Testing, Coaches Meetings, etc.
Supplies for special projects (with school administration approval)
Awards for recognition or achievement (with school administration approval)
Equipment Purchases (beyond what is essential to the sport, with school administration approval)
Upgrades to Facility (with school administration approval)
TYPES OF REQUESTS WE CAN NOT SUPPORT:
Cost of Hotels
Personal Gear (i.e. warm-ups, travel bags, personal equipment)
Fees for camps, clinics, private instruction or any activity outside of the school
Supplement any school district employee or coach/assistants salary
Student Absence Form
Students are expected to complete this form BEFORE they travel. Any work listed should be completed during any free time on your trip. Students have access to this form online and at school. Please check these forms regularly to ensure completion.
If work is not complete, teachers will enter 0's in the grade book which can result in athlete ineligibility.