Coaching an Ascension Sports Team

Thank you for the time you devote to being an Ascension Coach.  The Athletic Association would not be able to field teams if we did not have dedicated people give their time to help the program. 

Remember that coaching an Ascension team is a privilege and a responsibility.  We strive to afford the environment for our players to learn about the sport, but more importantly, to learn about Sportsmanship.  In addition to teaching your players how to play a sport, you will also be helping each child develop a positive attitude about themselves, their teammates, referees, and coaches.  As a coach you are a role model for both players and parents.

While there is required training and background checks associated with being an Ascension coach, we hope you understand these requirements are put in place to protect the children and to ensure you, as a volunteer coach, understand your role and your responsibility to the children.   

Coaches Corner

Requirements For Coaching at Ascension

There are four requirements for coaches that must be met in order to coach at Ascension. We realize fulfilling these requirements is an up-front time commitment for perspective coaches, but we need to ensure all our coaches have the proper training and background screening in order to provide a safe and positive experience for the children in the program.

Requirement	Grades K-4	Grades 5-8
	ALL COACHES	ALL COACHES
1. Protecting God's Children	✔	✔
2. Prevent & Protect	✔	✔
3. Coaching To Make A Positive Difference	✔	not required
Play Like A Champion Today	not required	✔

Each task is a one-time requirement for coaching any sport for Ascension.

Not sure if you're compliant?

Check Coach Compliance

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IMPORTANT - DO THIS FIRST!

ALL Coaches must register as a Head or Assistant Coach in Team Sideline EACH season.

There is no fee for this registration. Please complete this before completing the one-time requirements below.

REGISTER AS COACH CURRENT SEASON

CYC HAS ELIMINATED PHYSICAL COACH ID CARDS

In lieu of the physical card, coaches will be asked to upload a photo during the registration process. This photo will be added to the official picture roster.

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CYC Coach Requirements

Protecting God's Children Training Workshop (in person)

All head coaches and assistant coaches are required to attend the "Protecting God’s Children" class. This class is offered at various parishes and locations throughout the St. Louis area. You can attend at any location.

• Click Here for: Instructions
• Click the link below and create an account
• Click Register (below the login button)
• When prompted, enter the passcode stlprotect
• Select Parish or School, then select Ascension Parish and School

PGC Class Schedule

temporarily offered via Zoom

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Register and Complete "Prevent & Protect" (online)

All head coaches AND all assistant coaches register online

• Click Here for: Instructions
• Go to https://www.preventandprotectstl.org/
• If you have not created an account, click Register (below the login button)
• When prompted, enter the passcode stlprotect
• Select Parish or School, then select Ascension Parish and School
• Enter your role as Coach and complete the following:
  • Background Check form
  • Mandated Report video (20 min)
  • Code of Conduct video (20 min)
  • Agree to Code of Conduct

Prevent & Protect

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Coaching Classes

All head and assistant coaches of all sports teams are required to complete

CLASS	GRADE K-4	GRADES 5-8
	All Coaches	All Coaches
Coaching To Make A Positive Difference	✔	not required
Play Like A Champion Today *	not required	✔

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MINOR COACHES (currently in High School or under 18)

All Minor Coaches must complete the Code of Ethical Conduct for Minors and submit to Ginger Stamer at gstamer@ascensionchesterfield.org

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​Need help or have questions? Contact Ginger Stamer at gstamer@ascensionchesterfield.org or Rectory Office 636-532-3304