CYO Coaching Certification

Earning a Certified Coaches Lanyard

In order to become a CYO Coach, you must complete the following.

  1. Speak with your Parish or School Athletic Director
  2. Create a Virtus Account
    Set-up a New Virtus Account: English Version | Spanish Version
    or Log-in to an Existing Virtus Account: English Version | Spanish Version
  3. Complete Background Check through Virtus - Completed every 5 years
  4. Complete Protecting Youth Course through Virtus - Completed every 5 years
  5. NFHS Concussion In Sports Course - Completed every 3 years
    Click Here to Download Instructions
    Click Here to Access Course
  6. Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Class - Completed every year
    Click Here to Access Course
  7. **NEW** Online CYO Certification Class -Completed every year
    Contact your Athletic Director for Course Access
  8. Attend Sport Specific Coaches Meeting - Completed each season

2025 Fall Sport Specific Coaches Meeting Details