Path to HQ

WHY THIS DESIGNATION IS IMPORTANT

Coaches in the SDP are encouraged to continue to develop themselves as coaches of their teams. Through the SDP Coaching Program, we offer two levels of "rating" -- Qualified (Level III) and Highly-Qualified (Level IV). Once you become a Qualified or High Qualified coach, it provides you with credentials to coach within the SDP. As stated in "The Bridge", a coach who is Highly-Qualified can bump a non-highly-qualified coach from a position within their school building if they want to coach that sport. Being designated as Highly-Qualified protects your rights as a coach in your school building.

THE PATH TO HIGHLY QUALIFIED 

After earning an NFHS Coach Level 2 Certificate and passing the written exam...

1. Identify the session window on which you want to take your practical exam (click on Exam Schedule in the navigation bar)

2. Click on the registration link (links will be turned on the first day of the registration window and close on the registration deadline)

3. Complete and submit the registration form by the registration deadline*

4. Once registration has closed, eligible coaches will be contacted by their respective Sport Chair to schedule the practical examination.

5. If you have not received information about your practical examination after registration has closed, please contact Michael Donahue (contact information below)

*All prospective coaches must submit a copy of their passing score for their written exam to sit for the practical exam.

** No prospective coaches will be allowed to sit for the exam if their registration is not submitted on time. NO EXCEPTIONS

IMPORTANT NOTE

1. The Sport Chair will determine the result of the practical examination, and if passing whether to rate a coach Qualified (Level III) or Highly Qualified (Level IV) based on the results of the exam.