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Oxford Coaches Receive National Interscholastic Certification
Oxford, Mississippi (August 15, 2019) — Twelve Oxford School District coaches have achieved Certified Interscholastic Coach (CIC) Certification — a second level of certification over and above what is required by the district. All coaches are required to attain AIC (Accredited Interscholastic Coach) certification. These twelve coaches have led the way in the certification process for OSD Athletics:
- Chris Baughman – Baseball
- Tabitha Beard – Softball
- Hunter Crane – Soccer
- Mylene Cromwell – Cheer
- Chris Cutcliffe – Football
- Minnie Gates-Powell – Unified Sports
- Rose Hickey – Archery
- Ashley Hilton – Volleyball
- Barbara Lowe – Debate
- Cliff Ormon – Basketball
- Charley Sabaiter – Soccer
- Drew Tyler – Basketball
The NFHS Coach Certification Program is a national professional credential offered to individuals who are currently coaching or aspire to coach at the interscholastic level. The attainment of national certification demonstrates the completion of a series of courses offered by the NFHS that will enhance the ability of the coach to better serve the student, the school, the community and the profession of coaching.
By the end of March, all coaches in the Oxford School District will have completed the first level of AIC certification and all head-coaches will be required to further attain CIC certification.
About CIC Certification
Required Courses:
- Fundamentals of Coaching:
This course provides a unique student-centered curriculum for interscholastic teacher/coaches, assisting them in creating a healthy and age-appropriate athletic experience that supports the educational mission of our nation's schools. - Concussion in Sports:
This course educates coaches, officials, parents and students on the importance of proper concussion recognition and management in high school sports. This course highlights the impact of sports-related concussion on athletes, teaches how to recognize a suspected concussion, and provides protocols to manage a suspected concussion with steps to help players return to play safely after a concussion. - Bullying, Hazing and Inappropriate Behaviors:
This course defines and provides recommendations for coaches in three specific areas: inappropriate relationships and behaviors, hazing, and bullying (including cyberbullying). This course educates coaches about their legal responsibility to provide a safe and respectful environment for the students in their care. - Strength and Conditioning:
This course presents the principles of conditioning and includes in-depth explanations of best practices. - Teaching and Modeling Behavior:
Teaching and modeling appropriate behavior is key in developing a positive environment for coaches and their students. This online course educates coaches on ways to teach and demonstrate appropriate behavior, as well as the value of sportsmanship. - Engaging Effectively with Parents:
This course provides a unique student-centered curriculum and presents essential techniques and methods for coaches to effectively communicate and interact with students, parents and guardians. - Sportsmanship:
This course teaches a better understanding of sportsmanship, how it impacts the educational process and identifies a coach’s specific role in modeling it at all interscholastic athletic events. - 1 sport-specific course of coach’s choice
- First Aid, Health and Safety:
This First Aid, Health and Safety course is designed to provide an overview of first aid and the best practices for many first aid situations. The skills taught in this course do not replace professional medical help but offer guidelines and techniques for temporary assistance until advanced medical help arrives.