To Coaches and Parents:
"Everything you say and do, the way you say it and the way you do it becomes a lesson for your athletes and will leave an indelible mark in their lives, for better or for worse."
– Pope Francis 2019
All CYO Coaches must be selected by their parish/Catholic school and certified to coach by the Diocese of Oakland CYO prior to each sports season. This page contains certification requirements, safe environment requirements and current information on CYO Coaches' Certification Workshops.
Why CYO Coaches' Certification?In the Diocese of Oakland, all coaches who lead and interact with young people must be trained and screened to volunteer in this important ministry. In CYO Coaches Workshops, ooaches gather in prayer, discuss and reflect about coaching children with an emphasis on sharing Gospel values, and receive policies and information about coaching in CYO. Diocesan Safe Environment Training and Screening requriements help ensure that adults will safely interact with young people.
What Are CYO Coaches' Certification Workshops?
How Do I Get a CYO Coaches' Certification Card?
Additional CYO Certification Requirements
What are the Diocesan Safe Environment Virtus Training Requirements?
What are Fingerprint Screening Requirements for Volunteers?
If you need assistance, email Diana Bitz, diocesan Safe Environment Coordinator |
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Information will be posted here when available
BASKETBALL COACHES:
PLEASE DOWNLOAD, COMPLETE AND PRINT THE REGISTRATION FORM:
The Oakland Diocese requires that all adults working directly with children are fingerprinted and cleared. This includes CYO Coaches and CYO Athletic Directors.
If you need to be fingerprinted:
Many of our local Catholic high schools and other organizations offer skills clinics for coaches. We post information on individual sports pages under "Opportunities" sections. Check the webpage in this site on your sport for information on offerings!
The following are on-line courses from the American Sports Education Program (ASEP).
(Note: None of these courses listed are CYO Certification courses.)
Catholic Youth Organization
Diocese of Oakland
2121 Harrison Street , Oakland CA 94612