Concussion in Sports
AnnualNFHS Concussion in Sports course. Must be renewed annually.
Applies to coaches and volunteers in the Coachpliance framework.
Open resourceVHSL Framework
Virginia Coach Compliance Tracking for Athletic Departments
Coachpliance helps Virginia athletic departments organize coaching credentials, training documents, local policy acknowledgments, approvals, and renewal visibility across the coaching staff.
Coachpliance is an organizational and workflow tool. Athletic departments should confirm current requirements with their district, the Virginia High School League, and applicable state agencies.
Requirement visibility
A practical VHSL checklist view for your staff
The framework below reflects the categories Coachpliance can organize for Virginia schools. It is designed for tracking and visibility—not as a substitute for association, district, or legal guidance.
CPR/AED Certification
Every 2 yearsCurrent adult CPR/AED certification from an approved provider.
Applies to coaches and volunteers in the Coachpliance framework.
Principles of Coaching (VHSL)
One-timeVHSL-required principles of coaching course covering ethics, philosophy, and student-athlete welfare.
Applies to coaches and volunteers in the Coachpliance framework.
Open resourceSports First Aid
One-timeNFHS First Aid, Health and Safety for Coaches. Required before first season. One-time VHSL requirement.
Applies to coaches and volunteers in the Coachpliance framework.
Open resourceVirginia State Component Course
One-timeNFHS Virginia State Component course covering VHSL-specific rules and policies.
Applies to coaches and volunteers in the Coachpliance framework.
Open resourceChild Abuse Prevention Training
One-timeVirginia-mandated child abuse recognition and prevention training (VDOE course CWSE5691). One-time requirement.
Applies to coaches and volunteers in the Coachpliance framework.
Open resourceLocal School Division Component
One-timeSchool division-specific orientation and policy training for coaches. One-time VHSL requirement.
Applies to coaches and volunteers in the Coachpliance framework.
Keep records usable when questions arise.
A centralized system gives Athletic Directors a clearer path to review a coach’s documentation, expiration dates, approval status, and history without chasing separate spreadsheets or folders.