Coaches Corner

Forms, clearances, training requirements, and resources for WPISL coaches

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Documents & Rules

Meeting Minutes

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2026 - Winter Meeting Jul 2, 2026 Download

Rules

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Constitution, By-laws, and Rules - 12u/10u/8u - August 2026 Sep 14, 2026 Download
Constitution, By-laws, and Rules - JH/JV/V - September 2026 Sep 2, 2026 Download

Season Forms

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Regular Season Declaration
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Varsity Playoff Declaration
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Submit Game Score
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Umpire Evaluation
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Required Clearances

All WPISL coaches must obtain and maintain current Pennsylvania clearances. These are required before coaching any games.

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PA Criminal Background Check
Pennsylvania State Police

The Pennsylvania State Police Request for Criminal Record (PATCH) is required for all volunteers and employees working with minors.

Cost Free for volunteers
Valid 5 years
Issued by PA State Police
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PA Child Abuse History
Dept. of Human Services

The Child Abuse History Clearance from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is required under Act 153.

Cost Free for volunteers
Valid 5 years
Issued by PA DHS
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FBI Fingerprinting
Dept. of Human Services

FBI fingerprint-based background check required for coaches who have not lived in Pennsylvania for the past 10 consecutive years.

Cost ~$27.50
Valid 5 years
Issued by FBI / DHS
Get Clearance โ†’

Recommended Training

Recommended for all school coaches to complete the following training courses before coaching.

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Concussion in Sports
CDC / NFHS

Recognizing and responding to concussions. Required under Pennsylvania's Concussion Management Law (Act 101).

Format Online course
Duration ~30 minutes
Cost Free
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Sudden Cardiac Arrest
NFHS

Recognizing the warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes. Required under Pennsylvania's Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Act.

Format Online course
Duration ~30 minutes
Cost Free
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NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching
NFHS Learn

Core coaching principles covering athlete welfare, teaching skills, and legal responsibilities. Recommended for all WPISL coaches.

Format Online course
Duration ~3 hours
Cost $35
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Additional Resources

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