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Sportsmanship
Respect! That's what good sportsmanship is all about - plain and simple. VHSL schools are solid in their commitment to conducting their programs in a manner which reflects positively on their schools and communities. Before purchasing a ticket to a VHSL event, please make sure you are aware of our event standards.
VHSL Calendar
The VHSL Calendar is based on the NFHS Standard Weeks Calendar, where Week 1 is the first full week in July each year (Sunday to Saturday).
VHSL Calendar 2011-16
VHSL Calendar 2011-16
Certification Levels
The Virginia High School League believes it to be imperative that the coaches working with our student athletes across the state of Virginia be well trained and educated in the principles of coaching. Coaching Education continues to grow and many states including Virginia have established mandatory programs. The VHSL would like to enhance their Coaching Education by providing a certification program as an incentive to state coaches as they meet the requirements of Coaching Education. The program will be patterned after the NIAAA certification program for athletic administators, having three levels with various requirements to obtain each level.
| RAC | Registered Athletic Coach 1. Approval of Personal Data Form 2. Completion of a Basic Coaches Education Course Examples include3. Obtain the verifying signature of a sponsor (athletic administrator or principal from school where coaching) Registered Athletic Coach Certification Application » |
| CAC | Certified Athletic Coach 1. Approval of Personal Data Form 2. Three (3) or more years of middle or high school coaching experience 3. Completion of the VHSL Advanced Coaches Education Course (This includes Coaching Principles, Sport First Aid, and the VHSL Component) Certified Athletic Coach Certification Application » |
| CMAC | Certified Master Athletic Coach 1. Attained CAC designation 2. Submit (CMAC) Personal Data Form/Application 3. Five (5) or more years of high school coaching experience 4. Completion of 90 points in professional development. A record of these categories should be completed on page 2 of the application. All points must be earned after the date of the CAC certification. Certified Master Athletic Coach Certification Application » |