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.   

COACHES CORNER

Coaches must register EACH season for their respective sport as a Head or Assistant Coach to be listed on the official roster.  There is no fee for this registration.  

NEW 2020 - 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 5-8
Head Coach Ast Coach Head Coach Ast Coach
1.  Protecting God's Children (in person) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
2.  Prevent & Protect (online) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
3.  Coaching To Make A Positive Difference (online) ✔ ✔   coach's choice
     Play Like A Champion Today (in person)     ✔
4.  Obtain CYC Coach's ID Card (online) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

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

 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.

         

Register and Complete "Prevent & Protect"  (online)

New requirement as of January 2020

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

                Instructions

Coaching Classes

New requirement as of January 2020

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 HEAD Coaches Must take PLACT  (in person)
Grades 5-8 ASSISTANT Coaches Your choice between CTMAPD or PLACT

 

 
 
 
 
 
  "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)                                        Registration fee paid by Ascension
 
                                                  
 

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.  Cost is $5.  You must carry this card with you to 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 QUICK LINKS

Coach Documents

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BASKETBALL COACHES

CYC Basketball Coaches can submit up to 3 conflict dates prior to Nov. 13th.  Basketball Coach Conflicts

BASKETBALL COACH DOCUMENTS

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Volleyball Coach Documents

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Soccer Coach Documents

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