The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has created the NFHS School Honor Roll, a national recognition program designed to promote professional development for high school coaches through the completion of specific courses through the NFHS Learning Center at .<\/p>\n
\u201cEducation-based programs provide ongoing learning for participating students, and the NFHS School Honor Roll program provides a pathway for coaches within schools to be honored for their involvement in professional development,\u201d said Dan Schuster, NFHS Director of Educational Services.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After filling out an online application, schools can achieve three levels of merit within the NFHS School Honor Roll, which are obtained once 90 percent of a school\u2019s coaches \u2013 excluding volunteer coaches \u2013 complete various course combinations. Participating institutions that earn Level 1, 2 or 3 distinctions receive a large display banner commemorating their accomplishments and their dedication to professional development and education-based athletics.<\/p>\n
Three free offerings from the Learning Center \u2013 \u201cConcussion in Sports,\u201d \u201cSudden Cardiac Arrest\u201d and \u201cProtecting Students from Abuse\u201d \u2013 as well as \u201cFundamentals of Coaching\u201d comprise the required courses for Level 1. To earn the Level 2 title, coaches must navigate the courses that pertain specifically to their sports, as well as \u201cFirst Aid, Health and Safety,\u201d \u201cHeat Illness Prevention\u201d and \u201cStudent Mental Health and Suicide Prevention.\u201d Finally, a Level 3 banner can be attained for schools that reach 90-percent completion for the \u201cSportsmanship,\u201d \u201cStrength and Conditioning,\u201d \u201cTeaching and Modeling Behavior,\u201d \u201cEngaging Effectively with Parents\u201d and \u201cBullying, Hazing, and Inappropriate Behaviors\u201d courses.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe all strive to hang banners in our schools for achievements,\u201d said Schuster. \u201cEarning this banner is a symbol that your school and your coaches are committed to providing a great experience for young people, and it\u2019s something that everyone can be proud of within their communities.\u201d<\/p>\n
For more information on the NFHS School Honor Roll and to apply for participation in the program during the 2020-21 school year, please visit .<\/p>\n
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