IGHSAU Coaching Authorization/Endorsement Clinic

The Iowa Girls’ High School Athletic Union, in partnership with the Iowa Farm Bureau and Heartland Area Education Agency will offer the 8th annual coaching authorization/endorsement clinic June 11-14, 2012, at Drake University in Des Moines.

The clinic provides the opportunity for 80 individuals to earn their coaching authorization or endorsement. A $25 fee will be charged to each participant to cover administrative fees.  The cost of the course, books, lunch and dinner will be covered by the IGHSAU.  Housing will be available in the Drake University dorms for a fee. Rooms are single occupancy. More housing information will be provided when you register for the coaching clinic online.

After successful completion of this course, participants may apply for a coaching authorization by submitting all the required forms (application for coaching authorization, course transcript, waiver form and fingerprint card) and the required fees to the Board of Educational Examiners.  A background check is required.  The application and background check forms will be provided at class and the cost is the responsibility of the participant.  The application fee is $85 and the background check fee is $52 if fingerprints are done electronically at the Board of Educational Examiners' office in Des Moines.  Otherwise, the background check fee is $65 if fingerprinting is done at a local police department.

The coaching authorization expires five years after the date of issuance. It may be renewed upon application and verification of successful completion of five planned renewal activities related to athletic coaching (i.e. rules meetings, coaching clinics, coaching workshops). The renewal fee is currently $85.  

Those interested will be able to register on-line at IGHSAU.org starting February 1, 2012. Please note that 100% attendance is required for all sessions. Classes will be in session from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday. If you have questions about the coaching authorization and endorsement clinic, please contact Lisa Brinkmeyer at (515) 288-9741 or via email at Lisa@ighsau.org.