One Village Athletics

At One Village Athletics (OVA), our coaches play an important role in creating a safe, positive, and encouraging environment where young athletes can play, learn, and grow.

OVA coaches are more than coaches; they are mentors and positive role models who teach teamwork, sportsmanship, responsibility, and respect on and off the court or field.

To help ensure the safety and well-being of every child participating in One Village Athletics, all OVA coaches must complete a background check and the Youth Sports Concussion Training Course before coaching.

We welcome individuals who are passionate about working with youth and are willing to encourage athletes of all skill levels. Coaching experience is helpful, but a commitment to supporting our youth.

Interested in becoming a coach?

One Village Athletics (OVA) is committed to making youth sports affordable, accessible, safe, and positive for children and families in our community.

Our volunteer coaches are an important part of that mission. Coaches do more than teach a sport; they help young athletes develop confidence, teamwork, sportsmanship, discipline, and a love for the game.

We are looking for positive, dependable volunteers interested in coaching Basketball, Cheer, Volleyball, and Flag Football (Flag Football background checks are done through Flag Fanatics).

No matter your level of coaching experience, we are looking for individuals who are committed to encouraging youth, creating a positive environment, and representing the values of One Village Athletics.

OVA Volunteer Coach Requirements:

The safety of our athletes is a priority. Before an individual may serve as an OVA coach, all required screenings, training, and documentation must be completed and approved.

STEP 1: Complete Youth Sports Concussion Training

All coaches must successfully complete the HEADS UP to Youth Sports: Online Training for Coaches.

No individual shall act as a coach or referee for a youth sports organization unless the individual holds a pupil-activity program permit issued under section 3319.303 of the Revised Code for coaching.

Certification is valid for 3 years.

Concussion Training Link:

Complete the HEADS UP Concussion Training

Save your completion certificate and email a copy to sports@onevillageofnewmiami.org.

Your certificate will also be uploaded to your Protect Youth Sports account for future accessibility.

STEP 2: Complete Your Background Check

All OVA volunteer coaches must successfully complete a background screening before coaching.

Background checks are valid for 2 years.

Background check link:

https://opportunities.averity.com/OVofNewMiami

When completing your screening, please make sure all information is entered accurately.

Questions or completed documentation may be sent to

sports@onevillageofnewmiami.org

STEP 3: Complete Child Abuse Prevention Training

After completing your background check, you should receive an email with instructions for completing the required Child Abuse Training.

This training is mandatory and must be completed before coaching with OVA.

IMPORTANT: The training must be completed within 14 days of receiving the link.

Please check your inbox and spam/junk folder if you do not see the email.

STEP 4: Complete Lindsay's Law Requirements

All OVA coaches must complete the required Lindsay's Law: Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Youth Athletes education.

Coaches should:

Watch the 15-minute Lindsay's Law video and review the Sudden Cardiac Arrest handout.
Review the Sudden Cardiac Arrest handout.
Complete the required signature form.

Ohio law requires coaches of youth sports organizations to complete approved sudden-cardiac-arrest training annually.

Here are the links to complete:

All four steps must be completed before coaching.