Coach
OYWA

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.. 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.

OYWA RULES

COACHES NEED TO READ THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO REQUESTING THE BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENT

#1 - OWYA Coaches Details/Manual

#2 - SCHOOL (High/Middle/Community Center) COACH DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR OYWA BADGE (School District Employee)

All the forms required as listed below are now available with the OYWA APP

Following are NOT available in the OYWA App.

Pupil-activity program permit

Lindsay law

Certified CPR card

>Online Option 1

>Online Option 2

>RedCross

Online training program for concussions and head injuries

>Online Option 1

>Online Option 2

>Online Option 3

26-27 League Managers

To be an OYWA Coach or for acces to the mat floor. The following is required: OYWA Badge years 2025-2026 or 2026-2027. Other option is USA Wrestling Badge that is currect for the 2026-2027 OYWA season.

26-27 Team List