PIAA Coaching Profile
One-timeCoaches must create and maintain a PIAA Coaching Profile at piaa.org. Required once for all coaches and volunteers.
Applies to coaches and volunteers in the Coachpliance framework.
Open resourcePIAA Framework
Pennsylvania Coach Compliance Tracking for Athletic Departments
Coachpliance helps Pennsylvania athletic departments organize coaching education, annual training, CPR/AED records, background clearances, document approvals, and expiration reminders in one system.
Coachpliance is an organizational and workflow tool. Athletic departments should confirm current requirements with their district, the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association, and applicable state agencies.
Requirement visibility
A practical PIAA checklist view for your staff
The framework below reflects the categories Coachpliance can organize for Pennsylvania schools. It is designed for tracking and visibility—not as a substitute for association, district, or legal guidance.
Coaching Education (NFHS Fundamentals)
One-timeNFHS Fundamentals of Coaching course via nfhslearn.com. Required for all new coaches.
Applies to coaches and volunteers in the Coachpliance framework.
Open resourceConcussion in Sports
AnnualNFHS Concussion in Sports course. Must be renewed annually.
Applies to coaches and volunteers in the Coachpliance framework.
Open resourceSudden Cardiac Arrest Training
AnnualTraining on recognizing and responding to sudden cardiac arrest in athletes.
Applies to coaches and volunteers in the Coachpliance framework.
Open resourceCPR/AED Certification
Every 2 yearsCurrent adult CPR/AED certification from an approved provider.
Applies to coaches and volunteers in the Coachpliance framework.
NFHS First Aid, Health & Safety
One-timeNFHS First Aid, Health & Safety for Coaches course via nfhslearn.com. One-time requirement; must be completed within 2 years of start date.
Applies to coaches and volunteers in the Coachpliance framework.
Open resourceBackground Clearance
Every 5 yearsPA Act 153 clearances: FBI, PA State Police, and Child Abuse History. Required every 5 years.
Applies to coaches and volunteers in the Coachpliance framework.
Open resourceKeep records usable when questions arise.
A centralized system gives Athletic Directors a clearer path to review a coach’s documentation, expiration dates, approval status, and history without chasing separate spreadsheets or folders.