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OVR Coaching Education: IMPACT

What is CAP?

The Coaching Accreditation Program is a comprehensive, multi-level coaching education program that covers all aspects of coaching and teaching volleyball. Both Level 1 and 2 courses focus on the critical athlete performance principles in coaching. Note: You must first have an active Level 1 accreditation to attend Level 2.

Level I Home EquivalencyTarget audience: This course is limited to well-experienced coaches who have taken prior coaching education foundation course work and who are determined by the USAV-CAP Office to possess established competencies in facilitating athlete development.
Level I CertificationTarget audience: All coaching and teaching levels, especially if people have had no or limited formal coaching education courses.
Content presented: ASEP Coaching Principles, skills, games and drills, basic systems, practice management.
Level II CertificationTarget audience: Level 1 accredited coaches.
New content introduced: Emphasis on team systems, blocking and setting development; problem solving, social issues.
Level III CertificationTarget audience: Open to all CAP Level II Accredited Coaches of all teaching/coaching levels and experience. Check with USAV CAP National Office for updates.

Renewing an Existing CAP Certification

CAP Level I Home Equivalency Recertification: Once the CAP II course is attended the CAP I certification will become active for 4 years or until the CAP II certification is achieved. Certification at any level is good for one quad (4 years). If the CAP II certification is not finished within 12 months of attending the course, the coach’s CAP I will still be in effect for the remainder of the certification quad. Prior to the end of that 4 year quad, the coach must take steps to either:

  • Renew the CAP I by taking another full CAP I on-site course; taking only Day 1 (Core sessions) at an on-site course; or taking only Day 2 (4 Module Sessions); or taking and submitting documentation of 4 other approved CAP I recertification Modules;
  • Take a CAP II course again, and finish those requirements within 12 months to become CAP II certified.

CAP Level I Recertification: Once the CAP I course is attended the coach has 12 months to finish the requirements and achieve certification. Certification is good for one quad (4 years). Prior to the end of that 4 year quad, to stay current the coach must take steps to either:

  • Renew the CAP I by taking another full CAP I on-site course; taking only Day 1 (Core sessions) at an on-site course; or taking only Day 2 (4 Module Sessions); or taking and submitting documentation of 4 other approved CAP I recertification Modules
  • Take a CAP II course, and finish those requirements within 12 months to become CAP II certified.

CAP Level II Recertification: Once the CAP II course is attended the coach has 12 months to finish the requirements and achieve certification. Certification is good for one quad (4 years). Prior to the end of that 4 year quad, to stay current the coach must take steps to either:

  • Renew the CAP II by taking another full CAP II on-site course; taking only Day 1 (Core sessions) at an on-site course; or taking only Day 2 (5-6 Module Sessions); or taking and submitting documentation of 5 other approved CAP II recertification Modules; or attending an IMPACT Instructor Training course (worth 3 Modules) and teaching up to 3 IMPACT Clinics (worth 1 Module each) per quad
  • Take a CAP III course, and finish those requirements within 12 months to become CAP III certified.

CAP Level III Recertification: Once the CAP III course is attended the coach has 12 months to implement the required Project and achieve certification. Certification is good for one quad (4 years). Prior to the end of that 4 year quad, to stay current the coach must take steps to either:

  • Renew the CAP III by taking another full CAP III on-site course; or taking and submitting documentation of (6) approved CAP III recertification Modules; or volunteer with USAV CAP by working in the National Office, at a National High Performance event, attending or presenting at the AVCA Convention, hosting a CAP course or Modules Clinic, or serving as administration staff for an educational event/experience, etc.; and/or attending an IMPACT Instructor Training course (worth 3 Modules) and teaching up to 3 IMPACT Clinics (worth 1 Module each) per quad; or
  • Take a CAP IV course (still under development), and finish those requirements within 12 months to become CAP IV certified
  • Be invited to join the USAV CAP Cadre of instructors