Becoming a CYO Coach

CYO Coaching Requirements

Once a coach completes all of the Diocesan requirements, the member’s volunteer coordinator will issue the coaching credential. Every coach that is on a sideline or bench must wear their credential throughout the CYO event.

1. Attend the Coaches Development Program 

https://www.ccdocle.org/service-areas/cyo-athletics/coaches/coaches-development-program

2.    Complete a volunteer application 

See below. 

3.    Attend VIRTUS or an approved abuse prevention program

a.    Register at virtusonline.org.

b.    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.

c.    Select "Cleveland, OH (Diocese)" in the drop-down menu.

d.    *NOTE: Assistant coaches who are 16 & 17 years old are not required to completed VIRTUS

4.    Read and acknowledge the following policies

a.    Diocese of Cleveland Policy for the Safety of Children in Matters of Sexual Abuse

b.    Diocese of Cleveland Standards of Conduct for Ministry

5.    Obtain a fingerprint-based background check

Fingerprinting is available at each Coaches Development Program session. 

6.    Complete the Concussion Awareness Course

This must be renewed every three years. View our Concussion Awareness Course page for more information on the program. 

7.    Complete Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) training

View the SCAT video now and download the information sheet.