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2024 USAW-NJ COACHING APPLICATION

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Greetings New Jersey Wrestling Community,

 

My name is Alex Almeyda.  It is an honor to serve as the USAW-NJ Coaches Council Chair.  The Coaches Council’s main focus will be to provide as much Professional Development to Coaches and Wrestlers alike.

 

New Jersey takes great pride in the sport of wrestling. New Jersey has a rich tradition of producing wrestling talent at the Kids, High School, NCAA, World, and Olympic levels. We need to keep working together in order to keep growing our sport in the Garden State.

 

We have the very best coaches in the nation right here in New Jersey. The Coaches Council will provide opportunities and resources available in order to enhance the skills and personal growth for Coaches and Wrestlers.

 

Let’s work together in the pursuit of wrestling excellence.

 

Thank you,

Alex Almeyda
Coaches Council Chair

NEW COACHING CERTIFICATIONS FOR 2024 SEASON

aTTENTION ALL NJ cOACHES!

Do you want to be considered for a Coaching selection on a USAW-NJ wrestling duals team or at Fargo, ND?  Here is a checklist to ensure that you are up-to-date with all your necessary certifications.

  • All coaches must be certified USA Wrestling Bronze-level or higher
  • All coaches must successfully pass the USA Wrestling background check
  • All coaches must successfully pass the updated SafeSport requirements
  • All coaches must hold a current certificate in CPR, AED and Basic First Aid.  Note: Online CPR/AED training courses do not satisfy this requirement.  Beginning with the 2023-24 competition season, all coaches must successfully complete a basic first aid course when renewing or completing CPR/AED certification.
  • All coaches must have Concussion Awareness training through an online course or through an accredited in-service program, which must be renewed annually.
  • All coaches must obtain a "Heat Acclimation Awareness and Wellness certificate or its equivalent training and certification, which must be renewed annually

If you need to become certified in CPR, AED and Basic First Aid, you may opt to do so on your own by contacting an accredited organization such as the American Heart Association or American Red Cross near you.  However, for your convenience, the USAW-NJ Coaches Council will be hosting several CPR, AED and Basic First Aid certification sites, conveniently located throughout the state at a discounted group rate.  Be on the lookout for dates and times -- STAY TUNED FOR UPCOMING INFORMATION.

Our goal of establishing, maintaining and increasing our level of Coaching Certification and training is to ensure the utmost in athlete safety, wellness, and health, and a positive, successful wrestling experience.  We welcome and look forward to you being a part of this process and progress.

Alex Almeyda
Coaches Council Chair