IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM ASCENSION

*** Updated Sept 14, 2021 ***

Please review the Covid Guidelines for 2021 Fall Sports

2021 Basketball Registration open through November 1st!

Covid protocols for the 2021-22 basketball season will be posted as soon as they are release by CYC.

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.

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Requirements For Coaching at Ascension

There are four requirements for coaches that must be met in order to coach as 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	Grades 6-8
Requirement	ALL COACHES	ALL COACHES	RETURNING COACHES	NEW COACHES
1. Protecting God's Children (in person)	✔	✔	✔	✔
2. Prevent & Protect (online)	✔	✔	✔	✔
3. Coaching To Make A Positive Difference (online)	✔	not required	✔	not required
Play Like A Champion Today (in person)	not required	✔	not required	✔
4. Digital CYC Coach's ID Card (online)	✔	✔	✔	✔

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

Not sure if you're compliant?

IMPORTANT - DO THIS FIRST!!!

Coaches must register in SSU Play EACH season, as a Head or Assistant Coach to be listed on the official roster. There is no fee for this registration. Please complete this first before completing 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.

temporaily offered via Zoom

Register and Complete "Prevent & Protect" (online)

All head coaches AND all assistant coaches register online

Go to https://www.preventandprotectstl.org/
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

Click Here for: Instructions

Coaching Classes

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

GRADE LEVEL	COACH TYPE	REQUIREMENT
Grades K-4	ALL Coaches	Must take CTMAPD (online)
Grades 5-8	ALL Coaches	Must take PLACT (in person)

"Coaching to Make a Positive Difference" class "Play Like A Champion Today" class

approximately 2.5 hours to complete 2.5 - 3 hours with breakout discussion time

$24.95 fee (credit card or PayPal) Choose "My Athletic Association Pays" when registering

temporarily offered via Zoom

Upon completion, please send us your coach id #

Digital Coach's CYC ID Card

You will receive a number after completing the Coaching To Make A Positive Difference course. Enter this number when registering for your Digital Coach's CYC ID card. Cost is $5. You must have this image available with you to show at all games.

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

Team Management

Coaches, please be sure you have enabled SMS/Texting notifications on your account. Also, you can download the Sports SignUp Play app to make managing your team even easier! See the instructions below.

Text Notifications

Please be sure you have SMS-Texting notifications enabled for your account.

Log into your account
From your account home page, click "Account Settings" from the Account Options menu on the right
Then choose "Mobile Phone Settings" from the Account Options menu on the right
Add a mobile phone number to your account. If one has already been added, then choose "Enable Texting"

Manage Your Team Website

Add events to your team calendar, view player availability, email your team, and more. Find detailed instructions in the Coach Users Guide.

Si Play Coach Users Guide

Sports SignUp Play Mobile App

Once you have your account setup, you can download the SSU Play Mobile App.

Exclusive family feed (all of your Ascension sports schedules in one place)

Easily track schedules throughout the season

Get instant notifications when your games are moved or cancelled

Communicate directly with your team using the chat feature

Upload photos & videos to your feed

To get the app, click the link below from your mobile device or visit the App or Google Play Store.

Coach Documents

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Soccer Coach Documents

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Volleyball Coach Documents

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BASKETBALL COACH DOCUMENTS

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