Diocese of Pittsburgh Football - 2011 Season
Coach Appointments

The initial selection of coaches is vital if an athletic program is to reflect Christian values. A coach should not be selected purely for her/his knowledge of sports, but rather as a potential youth minister who will reflect and model the Gospel values that should be incorporated into the athletic program.

Criteria for selection of coaches must include:

• Model Christian
• Emotionally stable and responsible
• Interested in working with young people in order to build their confidence, while being sensitive to their differences
• Act 33/34 Clearance
• Completion of diocesan coaches accreditation (time frame to be determined)
• Knowledge of sport and skills necessary to be successful
• Approval of the Pastor, and/or Principal

All above requirements are to be monitored by the parish/school Athletic Director and reported to the DSC. Any lack of compliance will lead to league sanctions imposed by the DSC.

It is especially important that a new coach view the Coaches Accreditation Video and that he/she sign the Catholic School Coaches Annual Pledge and Review Sheet.