Coaching Authorization
Prerequisites
- Students must be at least 18 years old
- Students must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
- Required books are needed for pre-assignment one week prior to class
- Sports First Aid (Melinda Flegel 5th edition) and
- Successful Coaching (Rainer Martens 5th edition)
Mandatory Requirements
- Students must register no later than one week before the class begins
- There is one week of pre-homework. There is one week of mandatory 1-hour Zoom session with the instructor. There is also one week of post homework.
- Coursework completion includes a variety of training: CPR Training, Concussions, and a 55-hour training workshop
- State of Iowa application requires a background check and fingerprinting, to be discussed in class
About the Program
This is a 3-week online course. Iowa Western offers the required coursework to apply for the State of Iowa (BOEE) Coaching Authorization. Completion of this course and BOEE application allows one to be an assistant or head coach of any sport K-12 in Iowa. For more information , visit: Iowa Board of Educational Examiners
Available Courses
Coaching Authorization/Ethics Online (COACH-1) 02/03/25 - Online
Iowa Western is approved by the Dept. of Education to offer, in compliance with the Senate File 2215 Section 3, the Coaching Authorization Series. The course leads to a coaching authorization for the state of Iowa and will allow you to be head or assistant coach in any sport. Renewal due after five years; renewal offered at IWCC online. Must register at least one week prior to state date of class. This online class is a combination of online and zoom sessions. More details will come after register.
Start Date: 02/03/25
End Date: 03/14/25
Seats Available: 16
Cost: $495
Location: Online
Coaching Authorization/Ethics Online (COACH-1) 07/07/25 - Online
3-week course includes 1 week of pre-homework (reading), 1 week of zoom meetings(6:00-7:15pm), and 1 week of post homework. Required books: Successful Coaching, Rainer Martens ISBN 978-1-450-0051-0 and Sports First Aid, Melinda Flegel, ISBS 978-1-4505-6890-9. Purchase at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Ebay, etc.
Start Date: 07/07/25
End Date: 08/01/25
Seats Available: 20
Cost: $495
Location: Online
Coaching Authorization/Ethics Online (COACH-1) 10/06/25 - Online
3-week course includes 1 week of pre-homework (reading), 1 week of zoom meetings(6:00-7:15pm), and 1 week of post homework. Required books: Successful Coaching, Rainer Martens ISBN 978-1-450-0051-0 and Sports First Aid, Melinda Flegel, ISBS 978-1-4505-6890-9. Purchase at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Ebay, etc.
Start Date: 10/06/25
End Date: 10/31/25
Seats Available: 15
Cost: $495
Location: Online