Requirements to Coach in PIAA Member Schools Information
The following links provide access to all the necessary clearances and educational requirements for all paid or volunteer coaches to coach at a PIAA-member school:
PDE Required Background Clearances
Submitted to your school.
PA Department of Education Required Training Courses
Submitted to your school.
PIAA Required Coaching Education Courses
Uploaded to PIAA Website and approved by PIAA.
Directions on How to Create a Coach's Profile and Uploading Course Requirements to the PIAA Website
Rule Interpretation Meetings
(Required for Head Coaches in the Sports listed. (Fall: Field Hockey, Football, Soccer, & Volleyball(Boys’ & Girls’) Please Note: Boy’s Volleyball Rule Interpretation Meetings need to be attended in the Fall; Winter: Basketball, Swimming & Diving, & Wrestling, Spring: Baseball, Lacrosse, Softball, Track & Field ).
Click here for dates and times of rule interpretation meetings.