The Coach's Corner
"Good coaching is about leadership and instilling respect in your players. Dictators lead through fear - good coaches do not."
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lookClick here for Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Coaching Certification Process.

This link is for Approved Coaching Course Information for coaching courses on line: http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/ciai/pe/coaching.html


Temporary and Professional Coaching Licenses:

It is mandatory that all New York State Scholastic Athletic Coaches (paid and/or volunteer) posess a license for each specific sport that he/she will coach. Non-teacher certified coaches must apply for their coaching certification on the New York State Education Department website. There is fee of $50 for each sport specific license that is applied for.

1 - Click here to Print and fill out Coaching License Application Cover Sheet.

2 - Click here to download the Application Process Document.

newClick here to Access the NYS Teach Website.


bullet Section IX Announces Season Start Dates for 2012-13:
Fall:
High School: Football - Varsity and JV : Mon., Aug. 13, 2012;
All Other High School Sports including Freshman Football: August 20, 2012
Modified Sports: Modified Sports may start on September 4 or 5, 2012 - (First day of School for your district).

Winter:
High School: Ice Hockey: Mon, Nov. 5, 2012; All other High School Sports: November 12, 2012
Modified Sports: Modified Sports may start on Monday, November 19, 2012
Spring:
High School: March 12, 2013
Modified Sports: Modified Sports may start on Monday, March 19, 2013.

Mercy College presents forum on NCAA Eligibility @ Orange - Ulster BOCESNCAA Forum on Eligibility:
Power Point Presentations - Click Below:

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bullet Click here to watch the video of the Forum.

 

NYS Sportswriters Association website High school athletics, sports reports, and State Rankings from newspapers around the state - click here for the New York State Sportswriter's Association website.