Coaches Info & Forms
New rules for the 2017-2018 season : More info can be found by clicking links in blue below or buttons at the top of the page, they will take you directly to the webpages to complete all necessary coaching requirements . Please remember all coaches must have copper level certification or higher to coach at any IKWF event & must complete the safe sport certification course!
To coach in the IKWF, there are six steps:
Note: Coaches must have an approved background screening and completed Safe Sport certification prior to purchasing their USAW coach's membership.
1) Go to USAW's membership system and create an account.
2) After creating an account, returning coaches will claim their profile and new coaches will create their profile.
3) If required, complete a background screening (required every other season).
Note: Coaches under 18 years old are not required to pass a background screening.
USA Wrestling Background Screening Policy
4) Complete Safe Sport Certification (This is a new requirement for the 2017-18 season).
Safe Sport Policy Safe Sport Certification Course (There is no fee to take this course)
5) Purchase coach's membership.
6) If required, complete National Coaches Education Program (NCEP) certification.
Note: All coaches must have NCEP certification to coach at any IKWF event.
NCEP Certification Information
To coach in the IKWF, there are six steps:
Note: Coaches must have an approved background screening and completed Safe Sport certification prior to purchasing their USAW coach's membership.
1) Go to USAW's membership system and create an account.
2) After creating an account, returning coaches will claim their profile and new coaches will create their profile.
3) If required, complete a background screening (required every other season).
Note: Coaches under 18 years old are not required to pass a background screening.
USA Wrestling Background Screening Policy
4) Complete Safe Sport Certification (This is a new requirement for the 2017-18 season).
Safe Sport Policy Safe Sport Certification Course (There is no fee to take this course)
5) Purchase coach's membership.
6) If required, complete National Coaches Education Program (NCEP) certification.
Note: All coaches must have NCEP certification to coach at any IKWF event.
NCEP Certification Information
