DEGREES IN Coaching Certificate
Coaching Certificate
By the Numbers
Why Choose This Program
The classes cover preventing and caring for athletic injuries, handling emergencies, and coaching and training techniques for all sports.
This certificate meets the requirements of the Minnesota State High School League and Minnesota Statute 122A.33, which dictates the minimum coaching education necessary to be a head coach at the high school level. The Coaching Certificate also meets requirements and recommendations of many school districts and youth sports organizations to coach at any level.
The program is taught by coaches who have all taken their teams to national tournaments and who have a combined 45 years of coaching experience.
Placement rate from self-reported data of graduates available for work in field of study up to one year post graduation. Wage data is from Minnesota Dept. of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).
From Degree to Career
The Coaching Certificate at SCTCC is a great add-on or fulfillment to your elective credits for the AA degree, or even if you're working on an Education degree. This certificate meets requirements from the Minnesota State High School League.
- First aid and CPR/AED
- Prevention and care of athletic injuries
- Psychology of sports and coaching
- Coaching methods and styles
- Theory and skills for coaching all sports
Career Options
- Interscholastic sports coaching
- Licensed high school teachers preparing for head coach position
Potential Employers
- Minnesota high schools
- Youth sports organizations
- Private sports clubs
This certificate meets the requirements of the Minnesota State High School League and Minnesota Statute 122A.33, which dictates the minimum coaching education necessary to be a head coach at the high school level. The Coaching Certificate also meets the requirements and recommendations of many school districts and youth sports organizations to coach at any level.
Minnesota State High School League
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Are you ready to learn more about the Coaching Certificate program and being a student at SCTCC?
Fill out this form to receive useful information that's specific to your program.
- Call us at 320-308-5089
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Email us at recruitment@sctcc.edu
- On campus Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Visiting campus is an excellent opportunity to learn about SCTCC programs, the application process, and tour the state-of-the-art-labs and classrooms.
Paying for College
Students choose SCTCC for a lot of reasons, but saving money is one reason we hear from almost every student at SCTCC. We’ve got a breakdown of the costs for the program, along with information on financial aid and scholarships.
*Note: The coaching certificate on its own is not eligible for financial aid.
Apply just once and you are considered for all eligible SCTCC scholarships.
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