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

PLEASE NOTE: ALL COACHES & ASSISTANT COACHES MUST REGISTER! There is no fee for this registration.

There are five 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. Each task is a one-time requirement for coaching any sport the Ascension Athletic Association.

Attend "Protecting God's Children Training Class"
Sign the "Commitment to Ethical Conduct form"
Complete the Background Screening - "Worker Registration Form".
Attend the "Coaching to Make a Positive Difference" online class
Obtain a CYC Card

1.) Protecting God's Children Training Workshop

All head coaches and assistant coaches of all teams 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 upcoming classes.

2.) Commitment to Ethical Conduct Form

All head coaches AND all assistant coaches must read, sign, and return the Protecting God's Children Commitment to Ethical Conduct form on page 11 of the Commitment to Ethical Conduct document:

Download the Code of Ethical Conduct file from the documents on the right.
Read the document, sign page 11, sign and date, and email to gstamer@ascensionchesterfield.org.

You may also mail or drop off:

Ascension Rectory
Attn: Ginger
230 Santa Maria Drive
Chesterfield, MO 63005

3.) Background Screening

All head coaches and all assistant coaches of all sports teams must complete and return to the Ascension rectory the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Family Care Safety Worker Registration form.

Download the Worker Registration PDF from the documents folder on the right
Complete the requested sections listed below
Ascension will cover the $13.25 fee if you are volunteering
Return the form via emili to gstamer@ascensionchesterfield.org.

You may also mail or drop off the form to:

Ascension Church
Attn: Ginger
230 Santa Maria Drive
Chesterfield, MO 63005

Please complete the following sections:

Registration Type Check Voluntary (left column only)
Complete Social Security Number legibly (but no copy of card needed)
Complete Personal Information, Contact Information as directed
Employer Associated Section complete right column and list volunteer
Sign and date

You only need to submit the form one time. However, Ascension will request the background check every even numbered year as long as you are coaching at Ascension.

Any questions call Ginger at Rectory Office 636-532-3304 or email gstamer@ascensionchesterfield.org.

4.) Coaching to Make a Positive Difference

All head and assistant coaches of all sports teams are required to complete the "Coaching to Make a Positive Difference" class.

The class will take approximately 2.5 hours to complete. There is a $19.95 fee payable with a credit card or PayPal.

Click Here for the online class

5.) Obtain a Coach's CYC ID Card

You will receive a number after completing the Coaching To Make A Positive Difference course. Enter this number when obtaining your Coach's CYC ID card. Carry this card with you to all games

Click Here to obtain a CYC Card

Team Management

Coaches, please be sure you have enabled SMS/Texting notifications on your account. Also, you can download the Si 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

SI Play Mobile App

Once you have your account setup, you can download the SI 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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