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Rule 7 - Coaches

section (e), such Accreditation cannot be reinstated until the completion of the period
of suspension, and then only if the coach has satisfied the Educational Requirements
required for Accreditation.
f. Revocation and Suspension of Accreditation; Probation.
(1.) The Accreditation of a coach may be suspended or revoked, or placed on probation
if the Commissioner finds that the coach’s conduct is an anathema to the rules,
regulations, purposes or goals of the IHSAA
(2.) If the Accreditation of a coach is revoked under sub-section (f), such Accreditation
cannot be reinstated without the coach first applying for reinstatement, and then only
after a Two (2) year period of revocation. Reinstatement of Accreditation is then at
the discretion of the Commissioner.
(3.) If the Accreditation of a coach is suspended for a period of time under sub-section
(f), such Accreditation cannot be reinstated until the completion of the period of
suspension, and then only if the coach has satisfied the Educational Requirements
required for Accreditation.
(4.) If the Accreditation of a coach is placed on probation under sub-section (f), the coach
may continue to coach and remain Accredited; however the coach must immediately
file a report with the Commissioner outlining any corrective actions taken or to be
taken by the coach. In addition the Commissioner may establish limitations and
requirements for the coach to follow during the period of probation. Accreditation
probation shall be noted on a coach’s permanent record with the IHSAA.
g. Penalties; fines.
(1.) A member School which permits a non-Accredited coach to have Athletic Contact with
a student will be subject to a penalty or fine to be determined by the Commissioner.
Any fine assessed may not exceed the amount of One Hundred dollars ($100.00)
per incident of Athletic Contact.
(2.) A non-Accredited coach who has Athletic Contact with a student will be subject to a
penalty or fine determined by the Commissioner. Any fine assessed may not exceed
the amount of One Hundred dollars ($100.00) per incident of Athletic Contact.
7-2 Coaches’ Required Attendance at rules Interpretation Meetings
For each sport in which the Association conducts a rules interpretation meeting, the head
coach for each gender shall be required to attend either in person or via an on-line meeting.
7-3 Coach May Not Coach at Two Different Schools
A coach (paid or volunteer) may not coach Two (2) teams at different Schools in the same
sport during the same sport season.
Q & A
Coaches - Generally
Q. 7-1 Who is regarded as being a coach of an IHSAA Recognized Sport at a member
School?
A. A member School coach is an individual who coaches students in grades 9-12
in any IHSAA Recognized Sport, and includes all non-teaching coaches and all
volunteer coaches. (rule 7-1)
Q. 7-2 Who may coach a member School team?
A. A coach may be a teacher [this would include someone who is regularly licensed,
regularly employed and regularly paid as such by the School out of School funds]
or may be a non-teacher. (rule 7-1.3)
Q. 7-3 May a university student teacher assist in coaching while assigned to a member
School?
A. Yes, a university student teacher may assist in coaching at a member School.
(rule 7-1.3)
Q. 7-4 May an un-paid volunteer or a non-teacher be hired to coach a member School
team?
A. Yes. An un-paid volunteer or non-teacher may coach at a member School provided
the hire is approved by the Principal.

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