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Rule 7 - Coaches

organization, without the knowledge and consent of the high school principal
as to the recipient. (rule 6-5)
Q. 6-11 May a student receive a scholarship from a non-educational organization and
still be eligible in the sport for which the scholarship was awarded?
A. Yes, as long as the scholarship is not paid until after the student’s athletic eligibility
has expired.
Q. 6-12 Is a student who receives a scholarship or award for lacrosse still athletically
eligible?
A. Yes, the Award Rule is sports specific, and as long as the scholarship is paid for
a non-recognized sport, such as lacrosse, there is not a violation of the Award
Rule. (rule 6-1)
College and University Scholarships
Q. 6-13 May a student receive a University or College athletic scholarship and still be
eligible in the sport for which the scholarship was awarded?
A. Yes, as long as the scholarship is paid directly to the student’s university or
college, or in cases where a scholarship is paid directly to the student, as long as
the scholarship is not paid until after the student’s athletic eligibility has expired.
(rule 6-4)
RULE 7 – COACHES
7-1 Coaches Should be Certified Teachers
Coaches should, whenever possible, be regularly certified to teach in Schools of Indiana and:
7-1.1 Coaches’ Remuneration
All remuneration for high school coaching must be approved by the board of education of the
member School employing the coach.
7-1.2 Limitation on Outside Remuneration for Coaches
No member School shall be permitted to employ an athletic director/s or coach who receives
extra pay, salary, gifts or trips for coaching from any source other than through the school
corporation.
7-1.3 Full-Time Employment of Coaches
Be full-time employed teachers or supervisors in the member School or in the parent school
corporation attendance area.
NOTE 1: The expression “Paid Coach” refers to any person who, directly or indirectly,
receives remuneration of any kind - money, travel expenses, gifts, etc., from outside
sources - in return for services rendered in instructing or coaching any School athletic team.
NOTE 2: When a School corporation is a part of a cooperative program with other School
corporations, a full-time teacher employed by the cooperative may coach in the School
corporation where the teacher teaches.
NOTE 3: When a coach coaches a mixed (boys and girls) team, a male coach coaches
a girls team or a female coach coaches a boys team, an adult advisor from the opposite
sex should be part of the coaching staff. It is strongly recommended that such advisor
be employed by the School or the District. The advisor’s responsibilities must include
attendance at all Practices, Contests and meetings, and accompanying the team to all
events which involve travel or overnight trips.
7-1.4 Mandatory Coaching Accreditation
a. Coaching Accreditation.
(1.) Any paid or volunteer coach who is a member of a Member School Coaching Staff
must be rostered with the IHSAA and must be Accredited, prior to having Athletic
Contact with a student. ‘Athletic Contact’ refers to any interaction involving physical
athletic activities or conditioning (physical fitness) activities between a coach and a
student who is or will be a participant in an Emerging or Recognized Sport.
(2.) A coach will be deemed Accredited on the date the coach satisfies the Educational
Requirements needed for Accreditation, and will automatically renew for one (1) year
on June 30, provided the Educational Requirements needed for Accreditation are then
current and the Accreditation had not been revoked or suspended.
b. Educational Requirements for Coaching Accreditation. To be Accredited a coach must
complete the following specific education courses:
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