Coaching Authorization
Prerequisites
- Students must be at least 18 years old
- Students must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
- Required books are needed for pre-assignment one week prior to class
- Sports First Aid (Melinda Flegel 5th edition) and
- Successful Coaching (Rainer Martens 5th edition)
Mandatory Requirements
- Students must register no later than one week before the class begins
- There is one week of pre-homework. There is one week of mandatory 1-hour Zoom session with the instructor. There is also one week of post homework.
- Coursework completion includes a variety of training: CPR Training, Concussions, and a 55-hour training workshop
- State of Iowa application requires a background check and fingerprinting, to be discussed in class
About the Program
A Coaching Authorization is required to coach middle school, junior high, and high school levels in the State of Iowa. The authorization is earned by the successful completion of a state-approved 55-hour course. Iowa Western offers the required coursework in a 5-week online format, composed of online assignments and mandatory Zoom sessions. Upon successful completion of the course and submission of the required application to the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners (BOEE), individuals are eligible to obtain their Iowa Coaching Authorization. For more information , visit: Iowa Board of Educational Examiners
Available Courses
Coaching Authorization/Ethics Online (COACH-1) 10/01/2026 - Online
October 1- November 6, 2026. Online and Zoom
This 5-week online course fulfills the required coursework to apply for the State of Iowa Board of Educational Examiners (BOEE) Coaching Authorization. The second week of class will include the first mandatory Zoom session with the instructor. During the third week, students will complete the remaining five Zoom sessions. All Zoom sessions run from 6:00–7:30 p.m. Successful completion of this course and the BOEE application process qualify participants to serve as an assistant or head coach for any K–12 sport in Iowa.
Required books: Sports First Aid (Melinda Flegel 5th Edition) and Successful Coaching (Rainer Martens 4th Edition)
Start Date: 10/01/2026
End Date: 11/06/2026
Seats Available: 11
Cost: $495
Location: Online
Last Updated: 09/07/2026 8:40 pm
Coaching Authorization/Ethics Online (COACH-1) 01/28/2027 - Online
January 28-March 5, 2027
This five-week online course fulfills the required coursework to apply for the State of Iowa Board of Educational Examiners (BOEE) Coaching Authorization. The second week of class will include the first mandatory Zoom session with the instructor. During the third week, students will complete the remaining five Zoom sessions. All Zoom sessions run from 6:00–7:30pm. Successful completion of this course and the BOEE application process qualify participants to serve as an assistant or head coach for any K–12 sport in Iowa.
Required books: Sports First Aid (Melinda Flegel 5th edition) & Successful Coaching (Rainer Martens 4th edition)
Start Date: 01/28/2027
End Date: 03/05/2027
Seats Available: 15
Cost: $495
Location: Online
Last Updated: 09/07/2026 8:40 pm
Coaching Authorization/Ethics Online (COACH-1) 07/01/2027 - Online
July 1-August 6, 2027
This 5-week online course fulfills the required coursework to apply for the State of Iowa Board of Educational Examiners (BOEE) Coaching Authorization. The second week of class will be mandatory zoom sessions with the instructor. During the third week of class, students will complete the remaining zoom sessions. Successful completion of this course and the BOEE application process qualifies participants to serve as an assistant or head coach for any K-12 sport in Iowa.
Required books: Sports First Aid (Melinda Flegel 5th Edition) and Successful Coaching (Rainer Martens 4th Edition)
Start Date: 07/01/2027
End Date: 08/06/2027
Seats Available: 15
Cost: $495
Location: Online
Last Updated: 09/07/2026 8:40 pm
Coaching Authorization/Ethics Online (COACH-1) 10/07/2027 - Online
October 7-November 5, 2027
This 5-week online course fulfills the required coursework to apply for the State of Iowa Board of Educational Examiners (BOEE) Coaching Authorization. The second week of class will be mandatory zoom sessions with the instructor. During the third week of class, students will complete the remaining zoom sessions. Successful completion of this course and the BOEE application process qualify participants to serve as an assistant or head coach for any K-12 sport in Iowa.
Required books: Sports First Aid (Melinda Flegel 5th Edition) and Successful Coaching (Rainer Martens 4th Edition)
Start Date: 10/07/2027
End Date: 11/05/2027
Seats Available: 15
Cost: $495
Location: Online
Last Updated: 09/07/2026 8:40 pm