Coaches & Parent Information

Volunteering Coaches Information

Volunteer coaches are the backbone of all City of Hendersonville's youth athletic leagues. Without the dedication, support, and commitment of volunteers our youth sports programs would not be possible. Please note that our department is focused on the development and safety of our children, and requires all volunteer coaches to be certified by the National Youth Sports Coaches Association (NYSCA) and successfully pass a background check.

To volunteer as a head coach for a specific sport, please contact the Hendersonville Parks Department for an application at 615-828-3898 or email the Parks Department.

Background Checks

Background Check Policy (PDF)

All head and assistant coaches must submit a background check annually for all leagues that play within the Hendersonville parks system.

Coaching Certification

NAYS Online Certification

Note: If you've previously completed the training but your membership has expired, you'll need to contact NYSCA directly to renew.

Youth Sports - Concussion & Sudden Cardiac Arrest Information

Concussion Info

Youth Sports Concussion Policy (PDF)

Videos & Educational Information

• Heads Up: Concussion Training Video
• Concussion Signs and Symptoms

Forms

• Coaches Concussion Info and Signature Form (PDF) (Required Prior to Coaching)
• Parent Concussion Info and Signature Form (PDF) (Required Prior to Playing)
• Return To Play Form (PDF)

Sudden Cardiac Arrest Info

Youth Sports Sudden Cardiac Arrest Policy (PDF)

Videos & Educational Information

• Prevention Information
• Sudden Cardiac Arrest Training Video

Forms

• Coaches Sudden Cardiac Arrest Signature Form (PDF) (Required Prior to Coaching)
• Parents Sudden Cardiac Arrest Signature Form (PDF) (Required Prior to Playing)
• Sudden Cardiac Arrest Return to Play (PDF)

Safe Sports Act

On February 14, 2018, the Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017 (PDF) was signed into law and became effective immediately. This act requires any member who suspects any type of abuse to report to local or federal law enforcement, or to a child welfare agency within 24 hours. Listed below are several educational documents, resources, and video trainings we encourage all participants to review.

• Safe Sports Act Policy (PDF)
• Report A Concern

Videos & Educational Information

• Fact Sheet: Safe Sports Act of 2017 (PDF)
• Child Abuse/Molestation Handout for Parents (PDF)
• Bullying Prevention Training Video
• Parents' Guide to Misconduct in Sports Training

For additional information and resources, visit U.S. Center for Safe Sports.