If your certifications are NOT completed by August 19th, 2025 you should not be coaching until they are complete. Coaches that are not properly certified and are holding practices, are not compliant by OSAA standards of certifications for cheerleading, and could face a fine to their program.

Required Certifications

NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching or OSAA Beyond the Scoreboard
One time requirement

Concussion in Sports
Annual - Recertify every year

Heat Illness Prevention
Quadrennial - Recertify every 4 years

Appearance and Performing Enhancing Drugs and Substance Training
Quadrennial - Recertify every 4 year

Interrupting and Preventing Discriminatory Acts Training
One time requirement

OSAA Spirit Safety Course
One time requirement

Please click HERE for all available courses​

If you have questions, please email Lauren Brownrigg at OSAA, laurenb@osaa.org. Coaches may have additional district requirements that you are specifically required to complete.