COACHES' TOOL CHEST

A full-service on-boarding, certification and training program for school extracurricular coaches.

    1.  Background Check & Licensure (PAP Permit)

    2.  Coaches' Tool Chest

    3.  Leadership & Coaching Series

Successful completion of the Ohio BCI and FBI background check and fingerprinting process is a fundamental component of becoming an approved coach at a school district in Ohio. ESC of Lorain County’s 123 at ESC service covers all aspects of the background and fingerprinting process, as well as integrating with the Coaches’Tool Chest, a program that aligns with the Ohio Department of Education’s required Pupil Activity Permit (PAP) for individuals who plan to direct,supervise or coach student athletics or physical activities. Fingerprinting must be scheduled in advance and conducted in person at the ESC of Lorain County.

The Coaches’ Tool Chest ensures sports coaches have secured the required permits to serve their student athletes.The ESC of Lorain County provides access to the Tool Chest at a discount of 10% off the $49 price. The services in the Tool Chest meet the legislated requirements for Lindsay’s Law, Concussions, First Aid, CPR and Coaching Fundamentals.The program also includes a professional development component with access to tools and strategies to help strengthen the coach’s work with student athletes. 

To learn more,visit coachestoolchest.com

It takes time, energy and an unwavering commitment to excellence to build a truly successful sports program—and a great coach is at the center of that process.

But those coaches aren’t developed overnight. It requires years of work to gain the level of expertise that can lead not just to top-level talent, but a program that stands out proudly on a reputation of excellence and integrity. 

The ESC of Lorain County is uniquely positioned to provide this new, once-a-year training, to help set coaches on the path to success. The Leadership & Coaching series is an especially valuable opportunity for your school district to help its coaches—newcomers and long-timers—build a powerful understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the extracurricular environment.  

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