Coach Information

CYO is for Children, but its success depends upon the active participation of adults.

Coaches must follow the Rules and the Spirit of the rules of CYO, e.g., Play all participants; employ no ringers; avoid cheating; promote honesty; and actively employ more than just another youth sports program philosophy. In order to keep the welfare of the youth first in the minds of the adult leaders, coaches are urged to play each team member in every game. Under NO circumstances will any rules in the Sports program pertaining to the player participation and the Safety of our youth be minimized.

The CYO adheres to the Archdiocesan Sexual abuse policy and maintains a ZERO tolerance policy, regarding allegations of sexual harassment or abuse.

The policy of the Archdiocese of San Antonio requires that criminal Background checks be conducted on all clergy and employees. Criminal background checks must also be conducted on all Volunteers who directly work, or volunteer with minors and/or vulnerable persons. No other criminal background searches are acceptable in lieu of the Archdiocese criminal Background search.
All are asked to complete the Authorization ad release form for criminal background search and code of ethics & screening questionnaire form. Refusal to sign and complete this form will result in immediate termination and/or suspension of services.
All criminal Background searches are to be updated every 3 years.

In order to conduct sporting contest under the best of circumstances possible, to preclude senseless arguments with referees, and in order to set the best example for the youth participants, coaches must know the rules of their Sport.

All Coaches are to take a Coaches Training course offered through the CYO office, After the completion of this training you will receive a Certification badge.

Any Coach found to be using an I.D. not belonging to him/her or allowing someone else to use their I.D. will be suspended.

Lost Badges: An appointment must be made with our office to have your coach ID picture taken and a CYO Badge re-issued. We re-issue ID Badges from 2:30pm to 4:30pm Monday through Friday. Please note: We do not issue coach ID Badges on days when a coach certification class is scheduled. Our office does not accept walk-ins for ID re-takes. Please make the necessary appointment within the allowed times to have your ID re-issued. The cost to replace your ID Badge is as follows: $5 for first replacement, $10 for second replacement and re-certification training is required for anyone who has lost their badge for the third time in a row. Please contact our office if you have any questions or concerns.