Coaching Certification Service

The Commissioner's regulations require all personnel assuming coaching responsibilities to have certification.  This service (which is approved by the NYSED Bureau of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation) offers the following courses necessary for certification: 

  • Health Science Applied to Coaching

  • Philosophy, Principles, & Organization of Athletics

  • Theory and Techniques of Coaching

This service tracks all personnel entering the certification process and awards a certificate upon completion of the courses. A First Aid course designed for coaches is also offered. 

All workshops are held at Orleans/Niagara BOCES Conference Center (bldg. on the left).

4124 Saunders Settlement Rd.
Sanborn, NY 14132

For more information, please contact Patrick Burke.

See Related Links below for additional information and resources.

Related Links

Additional Workshop Information
Information on the Mandated Training Related to Child Abuse, Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE), and the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) workshops required for certification.

Orleans/Niagara BOCES Certification Office
Kimberly Ashbery, Certification Officer, provides assistance and processes and approves applications of eligible candidates for New York State Certification in the areas of teaching and pupil personnel services.

New York State Education Department
Information, forms, and regulations regarding coaching.

Current Offerings

First Aid Certification

Dates:

  • August 6 & 18, 2026 - participants must register through Frontline by Aug. 3, 2026

  • November 3 & 10, 2026 - participants must register through Frontline by Oct. 27, 2026

  • March 2 & 4, 2027 - participants must register through Frontline by Feb. 23, 2027

Time: 5:00-7:00 PM

Please Note: Only one class is needed; register for 1 night only

Location:
O/N BOCES Conference Center - Niagara East
4124 Saunders Settlement Rd (Bldg on left)
Sanborn, NY 14132

Registration Information

Cost: Participating Districts - None; Outside Districts - $40

Instructor: Pat Seidel, MS/Admin Certificate, Physical Education and CPR/AED/FA Instructor

Health Science Applied to Coaching

Dates: October 15, 19, 22, 26, & 29th and November 2, 5, 12, 16, & 19th - participants must register through Frontline by October 8, 2026

Time: 5:00-9:00 PM (Registration, 1st class only - 4:30-5:00pm)

Note: Participants must attend all sessions!

Location:
O/N BOCES Conference Center - Niagara East
4124 Saunders Settlement Rd (Bldg on left)
Sanborn, NY 14132

Registration Information

Cost: Participating Districts - None; Outside Districts - $180

Instructor: Pat Seidel, MS/Admin Certificate, Physical Education and CPR/AED/FA Instructor

Theories & Techniques of Coaching

Dates: January 7, 14, 21, & 28th and February 4th - participants must register through Frontline by December 30, 2026

Time: 5:00-9:00 PM (Registration, 1st class only - 4:30-5:00pm)

Note: Participants must attend all sessions!

Location:
O/N BOCES Conference Center - Niagara East
4124 Saunders Settlement Rd (Bldg on left)
Sanborn, NY 14132

Registration Information

Cost: Participating Districts - None; Outside Districts - $180

Instructor: Patrick Burke, Coordinator of Coaching Certification Service

Philosophy, Principles, & Organization of Athletics

Dates:

  • March 8, 11, 15, & 18th, April 8, 15, 22, & 29th, and May 3, 6, 10, & 13th - participants must register through Frontline by March 1, 2027

Time: 5:00-9:00 PM (Registration, 1st class only - 4:30-5:00pm)

Note: Participants must attend all sessions!

Location:
O/N BOCES Conference Center - Niagara East
4124 Saunders Settlement Rd (Bldg on left)
Sanborn, NY 14132

Registration Information

Cost: Participating Districts - None; Outside Districts - $180

Instructor: Patrick Burke, Coordinator of Coaching Certification Service

Contact Us

Coaching Certification Service Director

Patrick Burke

716-731-6800 x3765

Email Patrick Burke