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Coaching Requirements and Expectations
OYWA League Rule #2:
C. All coaches must have background check every two (2) years. Coaches pass will be issued to be used for all practices and dual meets. USA wrestling coach pass will be honored. - Last Day to Process Background Checks - 1/2/25.
D. All teams must have at least one person with a certified CPR card.
E. All coaches must either (1) hold a pupil-activity program permit OR (2) successfully complete, every three years, an online training program in recognizing the symptoms of concussions and head injuries.
F. All coaches and parents must complete the requirements of the Ohio law titled the Lindsay law.
COACHES NEED TO READ THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO REQUESTING THE BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENT.
#1 - OWYA Coaches Details/Manual
#2 - Background Coach Details (Not employed by school district)
Coach Background Check Form (Not a school district employee)
#3 - SCHOOL (High/Middle) COACH DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR OYWA BADGE (School District Employee)
Coach that has a school background checks FORM (School District Employee)
Coach/Parent Helpful Links
Certified CPR card
>Online Option 1
>Online Option 2
>RedCross
Online training program for concussions and head injuries
Parents / Spectators
23-24 League Managers
23-24 Team List with Head Coach
| Note to Parents and all Spectators attending OYWA Meets and Events |
| EXPECTATIONS FOR PARENTS AND SPECTATORS |
| 1. Always be positive in words and positive in actions. |
| a. No foul language |
| b. No negative gestures |
| c. No open criticism |
| d. Keep emotions in check. |
| 2. Cheer for your child, not against your child's opponent |
| 3. Stay seated in the bleachers. Do not come down to the mats or the mat area. |
| 4. Parents and other spectators should have no contact with referees or table workers. |
| 5. Let the coach do the coaching while your child is wrestling. |
| a. Give the coach time to talk to the wrestler after the match. |
| b. Never criticize the coach in front of your child. |
| 6. If you have an issue to discuss with the coach, unless it is an emergency, talk with the coach when the meet is over. |
| 7. Be positive with your child |
| a. Win or lose, always say something positive |
| b. Win or lose, always offer a handshake or a hug. |
| c. Never tell your child he or she lost because of the coach's decisions. |
| d. Never tell your child he or she lost because of the referee's decisions. |
| e. Always encourage, never belittle. |
| 8. Monitor your other non-wrestling children |
| a. Know where they are |
| b. Keep them safe |
| 9. Keep winning in perspective. |
| OYWA League Rules |
| #2 F. All coaches and parents must complete the requirements of the Ohio law titled the Lindsay law. |
| #7 Please review Sportsmanship. |
