SMCPS - Coaching Courses

Requirement: All athletic coaches must have completed this course within a year from first being employed.

Cost: Courses offered within SMAC are open to all SMAC coaches and are funded in part through District IV of the MPSSAA. Courses may involve a fee.

Calvert County Public Schools: usually offers a course in November. Email hookk@calvertnet.k12.md.us for more information.

Prince George's County Public Schools: usually offers a course each summer. Contact Shirley Diggs at 301-669-6050 for more information.

St. Mary's County Public Schools: usually offers a course in late January each year.

The MPSSAA has developed guidelines for those wishing to become Credentialed Coaches.

Information specific to St. Mary's County may be found here.

Concussion in Sports: is available through a FREE on-line course at the National Federation of High School's website. Coaches must complete this course prior to their first season, and every year after that.
Heat Illness Prevention: is available through a FREE on-line course at the National Federation of High School's website. Coaches are required to complete this course annually.
Sports Nutrition: is available through a FREE on-line course at the National Federation of High School's.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest: is available through a FREE on-line course at the National Federation of High School's website.
Additional Free and Paid Courses.

Interested in becoming a high school coach? Contact the Activities Director at any high school for more information.