Coaches Eligibility
Rules Review
25 Years of Coaching
NFHS Active Coach Award
Brochures
Coaches Eligibility
In accordance with NHIAA By-Law Article I: Policy; Section 32: Coaches Eligibility
For a list of required coaching courses, contact your Athletic Director and refer to the NHIAA Coaches Eligibility Brochure.
The National Federation of State High School Association (NFHS) offers a variety of online courses.Â
- Sport specific courses are designed to improve coaching techniques and strategies.
- Elective courses demonstrate leadership and sportsmanship.
- Free courses emphasize student safety and parental involvement.
To access the NFHS sport specific courses below:
- Visit www.nfhslearn.com
- Sign in, or register for a free NFHS Account
- On the home screen, select Courses for Coaches
- Use the dropdown arrows to select categories, course tags, free, or paid courses
Required Courses
Outlined in NHIAA By-Law Article I: Policy; Section 32: Coaches Eligibility
Highly Recommended Courses (updated 2026-27)
- Student Mental Health Suicide Prevention
- Coaching Mental Wellness (NFHS Coach Level 1)
- Courses that Pertain Specifically to their sport (examples below)
- Emergency Action Planning for Afterschool Programs (NFHS Coach Level 2)
- Bullying, Hazing and Inappropriate Behaviors (NFHS Coach Level 3)
Approved Coaches Education Courses
- National Federation Fundamentals of Coaching
- Human Kinetics Coaching Principles
- CoachSmart NH
- Lacrosse Level 1 & 2 with Clinics Required
- Special Olympics “Train the Trainer”
- US Ski Coaches Assoc. Level I Clinic
- USA Hockey Coaching Ed. Course
- US Swim Coaches Assn. Coaching Principles
- USA Track & Field Coaches Assoc. Coaches Ed. Course
- USA Volleyball Impact
Approved Sports First Aid Courses
- Red Cross First Aid (2 year certification)
- Red Cross Sport First Aid (3 year certification)
- First Responder Workshop
- Wilderness (SOLO) First Aid (2 year certification)
- Outdoor Emergency Care
- National Safety Council First Aid & CPR
- Human Kinetics Sport First Aid
- Heart Saver First (2 year certification)
- Emergency Care & Safety Institute First Aid (2 year certification)
- Emergency Care & Safety Institute Sport First Aid (3 year certification)
- American Trauma Event Management (2 year certification)
- NFHS First Aid, Health, and Safety of Coaches (Online course acceptable for certification/re-certification)
CPR Certification
- *Online-only CPR courses are not permitted
- American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (2 year certification)
- Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (1 year certification)
- Heart Saver – American Heart Association (2 year certification)
- Wilderness (SOLO) CPR (2 year certification)
- ASHI CPR/AED ( 2 year Certification)
- Emergency Care & Safety Institute CPR/AED Training (2 year certification)
- American Trauma Event Management (2 year certification)
Sport Specific Courses
Elective Courses
- Engaging Effectively with ParentsÂ
- Teaching and Modeling Behavior
- Teaching Sports Skills
- NCAA Eligibility Center
Free Courses
Rules Review
In accordance with By-Law Article I: Policy; Section 32: Coaches Eligibility; F. Rules Review – Yearly
- All first-year head varsity coaches must attend a rules review (live/zoom) within one year of hire hosted by the sport official’s association.
- All head varsity coaches in their second year or beyond are required to complete a yearly on-line rules update or attend a rules review given by their sport’s specific rules organization.Â
- All first-year gymnastics coaches are required to attend a live rules review prior to coaching.
Football Rules Review Meeting:
- Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at Deeryfield School.
- Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at Bow High School.
Golf Rules Review Meeting:
- Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Beaver Meadow Golf Course.
Volleyball Rules Review Meeting:
- Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at Hollis-Brookline High School.
Field Hockey Rules Review Meeting:
- Sunday, August 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. via ZOOM.
- ZOOM meeting information is included in the August NHFHCA meeting agenda. Please contact Ms. Nichole Treadway at treadwayn15@gmail.com with questions.
Spirit Rules Review Meeting:
- Sunday, August 23, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. via ZOOM
- ZOOM:Â https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84950528886?pwd=31HaYl83ezBLholPxzddfSGGTC31dc.1
- Meeting ID: 849 5052 8886
- Passcode:Â Â please contact your Athletic Director for the ZOOM meeting passcode.Â
Cross Country Rules Review Meeting:
- Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. via ZOOM
- https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84558348065?pwd=b0OtkWM0vYdKRlIxnQGFcYApYdwx4w.1
- Meeting ID: 845 5834 8065
- Passcode:Â Â please contact your Athletic Director for the ZOOM meeting passcode.Â
Unified Soccer Rules Review Meeting:
- Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams
- Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/244861534249220?p=QpVg9jyLAZxo2LmeVX
- Meeting ID: 244 861 534 249 220
- Passcode:Â Â please contact your Athletic Director for the Microsoft Teams meeting passcode.Â
Soccer Rules Review Meeting:
- Via ZOOM
- Meeting specifics coming soon.
25 Years of Coaching
The New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association extends its sincere appreciation to the dedicated coaches who have reached the 25-year milestone in their coaching careers at NHIAA member schools. The NHIAA recognizes and honors their enduring contributions, which continue to inspire the next generation of student-athletes and uphold the values of high school athletics in New Hampshire.
Coaches who have reached their 25-Year milestone, are recognized and celebrated at the NHIAA Annual Meeting.
CLICK HERE for a complete list of NHIAA 25 Years of Coaching recipients
NFHS Active Coach Award
The NFHS Active Coach Award is part of the National Federation of State High School Associations’ long-standing Coaches Association Awards program, which honors high school coaches who exemplify the highest standards of sportsmanship, ethical conduct, and moral character.Â
The NFHS award recognizes coaches who:
- Demonstrate exemplary leadership and integrity in their programs.
- Show a commitment to student-athlete development beyond athletic performance.Â
- Be endorsed by their respective state high school association (committee).
- Be active coaches during the year for which they receive the award.
Selected coaches are recognized and celebrated at the NHIAA Annual Meeting.
CLICK HERE for a complete list of NFHS Active Coach Award recipients
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Brochures
The brochures below are a resource for coaches, athletes, and parents to use as a guide while navigating NHIAA By-Laws and guidelines.