
Pursuing Victory With Honor
“Pursuing Victory With Honor,” in essence, provides the tools to teach character development skills to the student-athletes of California high schools.
“Pursuing Victory With Honor” came about through the Arizona Accord Conference, where major sports and educational leaders met in Scottsdale, Arizona to discuss the ethical and character-building aspects of athletic competition, with the hope that the framework of principles and values set forth would be adopted and practiced widely. The Josephson Institute of Ethics, CHARACTER COUNTS! Coalition and the United States Olympic Committee convened the conference on May 12-14, 1999. Invited to attend were 50 major sports leaders including Olympian John Naber, coaching legend John Wooden, NBC commentator Bob Costas, former CIF Executive Director Jack Hayes, college and university presidents, coaches and athletic directors from major universities, Olympic coaches and athletes as well as representatives of the national sports media and national youth organizations.
The CIF unanimously adopted the principles of “Pursuing Victory With Honor” at its November 5, 1999, Federated Council meeting, consisting of educational leaders representing California’s then-1,263 high schools (now 1,500+). The CIF recognizes the impact that high school athletics can play in society and is committed to the character-building goals of the program. In fact, the CIF felt so strongly about the 16 principles of the program that these have been made the operating principles of the organization.
Together, the CIF and its member schools can change the very nature of high school athletics and bring back the character, sportsmanship, ethics and integrity that high school sports can instill.
“Pursuing Victory With Honor” and the “Six Pillars of Character” are service marks of the CHARACTER COUNTS! Coalition, a project of the Josephson Institute of Ethics. For more information on promoting character education and good sportsmanship, visit www.charactercounts.com.
“Pursuing Victory With Honor,” in essence, provides the tools to teach character development skills to the student-athletes of California high schools.
“Pursuing Victory With Honor” came about through the Arizona Accord Conference, where major sports and educational leaders met in Scottsdale, Arizona to discuss the ethical and character-building aspects of athletic competition, with the hope that the framework of principles and values set forth would be adopted and practiced widely. The Josephson Institute of Ethics, CHARACTER COUNTS! Coalition and the United States Olympic Committee convened the conference on May 12-14, 1999. Invited to attend were 50 major sports leaders including Olympian John Naber, coaching legend John Wooden, NBC commentator Bob Costas, former CIF Executive Director Jack Hayes, college and university presidents, coaches and athletic directors from major universities, Olympic coaches and athletes as well as representatives of the national sports media and national youth organizations.
The CIF unanimously adopted the principles of “Pursuing Victory With Honor” at its November 5, 1999, Federated Council meeting, consisting of educational leaders representing California’s then-1,263 high schools (now 1,500+). The CIF recognizes the impact that high school athletics can play in society and is committed to the character-building goals of the program. In fact, the CIF felt so strongly about the 16 principles of the program that these have been made the operating principles of the organization.
Together, the CIF and its member schools can change the very nature of high school athletics and bring back the character, sportsmanship, ethics and integrity that high school sports can instill.
“Pursuing Victory With Honor” and the “Six Pillars of Character” are service marks of the CHARACTER COUNTS! Coalition, a project of the Josephson Institute of Ethics. For more information on promoting character education and good sportsmanship, visit www.charactercounts.com.
Coaches Wanted
The Sweetwater Union High School District Gymnastics Team is looking to hire assistant gymnastic coach(s) for the District Gymnastic Team. Coach(s) need to be able to train and spot beginner to optional level gymnasts on all events. Coach(s) must have prior gymnastics and coaching experience. Shared stipend and/or volunteers.
Teaching opening: None
Interested applicants and for more information please contact:
Ronald Mazer, 619-990-1226 or email ronmaz@cox.net.
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The Academy of Our Lady of Peace is currently accepting applications for a Head Varsity Girls Volleyball coach for Fall 2019. This is a seasonal interscholastic coaching position for a competitive CIF girls volleyball program. We are interested in finding someone that will serve as an excellent role model to represent OLP with experience and dedication to developing the program and building it for future seasons. Essential qualities include: experienced volleyball coaching skills and knowledge, good communication, teamwork philosophy, and character development for female student-athletes. A minimum of five years of high school coaching or equivalent experience is preferred. Possible teaching positions also available.
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Teaching opening: None
Interested applicants and for more information please contact:
Ronald Mazer, 619-990-1226 or email ronmaz@cox.net.
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The Academy of Our Lady of Peace is currently accepting applications for a Head Varsity Girls Volleyball coach for Fall 2019. This is a seasonal interscholastic coaching position for a competitive CIF girls volleyball program. We are interested in finding someone that will serve as an excellent role model to represent OLP with experience and dedication to developing the program and building it for future seasons. Essential qualities include: experienced volleyball coaching skills and knowledge, good communication, teamwork philosophy, and character development for female student-athletes. A minimum of five years of high school coaching or equivalent experience is preferred. Possible teaching positions also available.
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Games Wanted
OUT OF SECTION GAMES WANTED
ERIE HIGH SCHOOL from Erie, Colorado (20 miles North of Denver) is looking for a two year football agreement. This year travel to Erie to play on 8/20/19 or 9/4/19 (any time during the weekend). Then in 2020-21 Erie will travel to San Diego to play preferably during Labor Day weekend or week 0 game in 2020 and 2021.
Contact: Chad Cooper Head Coach 303.910.7811 or cooper_chad@svvsd.org
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CORONA DEL MAR HS in Newport Beach, CA (Southern Section) is looking for boys basketball teams for the 8th Annual Beach Bash Varsity Tournament. December 9th – 14th. 4 Games, hospitality room, coaches gift, all-tourney selections, excellent facilities, great hotels in the area.
Contact: Ryan Schachter 714-318-2594 or rschachter@nmusd.us
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SOLDOTNA HIGH SCHOOL (south central Alaska) is looking for a football game in the San Diego area on August 30, 2019. We are a public school with an enrollment of 750 students.
Contact: Galen Brantley Head Coach gbrantley@kpbsd.k12.ak.us
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GABRIELINO HIGH SCHOOL
Looking for a game on September 6, 2019.
We have traveled in the past to San Diego and played Scripps Ranch, Mar Vista and Clairemont. We are division 13 in the Southern Section and would probably be a good fit for your division 5. We are willing to sign a one or two year contract.
Contact Information
Harold Sanin
sanin_h@sgusd.k12.ca.us
(626) 573-2415 ext 2318
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QUARTZ HILL HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TOURNAMENT (CIF SOUTHERN SECTION)
Dates - Feb 27 - March 7th 2020
4-5 games guaranteed
$550 for varsity/$850 for JV/Var
Contact me at akavanagh@avhsd.org with any questions
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ERIE HIGH SCHOOL from Erie, Colorado (20 miles North of Denver) is looking for a two year football agreement. This year travel to Erie to play on 8/20/19 or 9/4/19 (any time during the weekend). Then in 2020-21 Erie will travel to San Diego to play preferably during Labor Day weekend or week 0 game in 2020 and 2021.
Contact: Chad Cooper Head Coach 303.910.7811 or cooper_chad@svvsd.org
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CORONA DEL MAR HS in Newport Beach, CA (Southern Section) is looking for boys basketball teams for the 8th Annual Beach Bash Varsity Tournament. December 9th – 14th. 4 Games, hospitality room, coaches gift, all-tourney selections, excellent facilities, great hotels in the area.
Contact: Ryan Schachter 714-318-2594 or rschachter@nmusd.us
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SOLDOTNA HIGH SCHOOL (south central Alaska) is looking for a football game in the San Diego area on August 30, 2019. We are a public school with an enrollment of 750 students.
Contact: Galen Brantley Head Coach gbrantley@kpbsd.k12.ak.us
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GABRIELINO HIGH SCHOOL
Looking for a game on September 6, 2019.
We have traveled in the past to San Diego and played Scripps Ranch, Mar Vista and Clairemont. We are division 13 in the Southern Section and would probably be a good fit for your division 5. We are willing to sign a one or two year contract.
Contact Information
Harold Sanin
sanin_h@sgusd.k12.ca.us
(626) 573-2415 ext 2318
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QUARTZ HILL HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TOURNAMENT (CIF SOUTHERN SECTION)
Dates - Feb 27 - March 7th 2020
4-5 games guaranteed
$550 for varsity/$850 for JV/Var
Contact me at akavanagh@avhsd.org with any questions
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Advisory Committee
Breitbard Forms
Fall
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Winter
Boys Basketball Breitbard Forms
Girls Basketball Breitbard Forms
Boys Soccer Breitbard Forms
Girls Soccer Breitbard Forms
Girls Water Polo Breitbard Forms
Boys Wrestling Breitbard Forms
Girls Wrestling Breitbard Forms
Spring
Baseball Breitbard Forms
Boys Golf Breitbard Forms
Gymnastics Breitbard Forms
Boys Lacrosse Breitbard Forms
Girls Lacrosse Breitbard Forms
Softball Breitbard Forms
Boys Swimming Breitbard Forms
Girls Swimming Breitbard Forms
Boys Tennis Breitbard Forms
Boys Track and Field Breitbard Forms
Girls Track and Field Breitbard Forms
Boys Volleyball Breitbard Forms
Coaching Education
COACHING CERTIFICATION
1. A General Coaching Education Course. The most commonly utilized courses are:
3. A Sports specific Concussions Course. The most commonly utilized course is the:
4. Training in the signs and symptoms of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). A free course can be found at: https://nfhslearn.com/courses/61032
The CIF recommends you consult the school district you currently work for or plan to work for prior to selecting or taking any certification courses as the district may have more specific and/or additional requirements (finger printing, TB tests, etc.).
FAQs CIF COACHING EDUCATION
Who is required to pass the Coaching Education class?
CIF Bylaw 22.B. (9) states: “Definition of a coach, paid or unpaid: Any individual that the school/district is required to approve under California Education Code 33190-33192, 45125.01 and 45125.1.” Simply stated, the law applies to anyone who is required to be fingerprinted and/or is approved by their local school board/directors to have contact with students. This applies to all CIF member schools, public and private.
What Coaching Education Courses are accepted for certification?
The NFHS “Fundamentals of Coaching” Course, the ASEP “Coaching Principles” and the ASEP “CIF Coaching Orientation” courses meet California’s standards for Coaching Education.
How do I get the coaches certified in my school/district?
The CIF Bylaw and the Education Code allows for this common situation. A school/district may hire a coach that is not certified, but only for one sports season. The coach must complete the certification before they can coach another season and/or a second sport. The State law (SB39) allows for this one sports season exception in the case of an emergency. Because there are online options for same day certification, it should be a rare situation when this exception is utilized.
If I completed and passed the former CIF/ASEP Coaching Education program, do I have to retake the class?
At the present time, NO! If you completed the course and passed the test, you are certified and will be listed on the “Coaches Registry” database at www.asep.com or www.nfhslearn.com.
Do I have to renew my Concussion certification?
Yes, the Concussion course renewal is directly tied to the renewal date for your First Aid/CPR. Whenever you renew your First Aid/CPR, you should retake a sports specific concussion course. NFHS offers a FREE course titled, Concussion in Sports.
- The purpose of the CIF Coaching Education Program is to enhance the experience of student-athletes by assuring that their coaches meet a minimum level of professional training. The program provides strong, pragmatic and comprehensive instruction for coaches of interscholastic athletics in California that is consistent with the highest national standards as set by the legislature, state Department of Education, California Interscholastic Federation and National Federation of State High School Associations.
1. A General Coaching Education Course. The most commonly utilized courses are:
- The Fundamentals of Coaching course through the NFHS https://nfhslearn.com/courses/61001
- CIF Coaching Principles course offered through ASEP http://www.asep.com/courseInfo/purchase_courseinfo.cfm?courseID=227
- CIF Coaching Orientation course offered in a classroom setting (contact your school AD) or online through ASEPhttp://www.asep.com/courseInfo/purchase_courseinfo.cfm?CourseID=189
3. A Sports specific Concussions Course. The most commonly utilized course is the:
- Concussion in Sports offered through NFHS https://nfhslearn.com/courses/380004
4. Training in the signs and symptoms of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). A free course can be found at: https://nfhslearn.com/courses/61032
The CIF recommends you consult the school district you currently work for or plan to work for prior to selecting or taking any certification courses as the district may have more specific and/or additional requirements (finger printing, TB tests, etc.).
FAQs CIF COACHING EDUCATION
Who is required to pass the Coaching Education class?
CIF Bylaw 22.B. (9) states: “Definition of a coach, paid or unpaid: Any individual that the school/district is required to approve under California Education Code 33190-33192, 45125.01 and 45125.1.” Simply stated, the law applies to anyone who is required to be fingerprinted and/or is approved by their local school board/directors to have contact with students. This applies to all CIF member schools, public and private.
What Coaching Education Courses are accepted for certification?
The NFHS “Fundamentals of Coaching” Course, the ASEP “Coaching Principles” and the ASEP “CIF Coaching Orientation” courses meet California’s standards for Coaching Education.
How do I get the coaches certified in my school/district?
- Coaches can go on their own to www.nfhslearn.com and take the “Fundamentals of Coaching” course online for $52.
- Any representative from a school/district can also go to www.nfhslearn.com and purchase license #’s in bulk ($52 each), for their coaches. The coaches then go online and complete the “Fundamentals of Coaching” course to become certified.
- Human Kinetics/ASEP offers an online version of CIF/ASEP Coaching Principles and offered at http://www.asep.com/asep_content/org/CIF.cfm for $59. The CIF will also accept the “Coaching Orientation” course offered by ASEP.
The CIF Bylaw and the Education Code allows for this common situation. A school/district may hire a coach that is not certified, but only for one sports season. The coach must complete the certification before they can coach another season and/or a second sport. The State law (SB39) allows for this one sports season exception in the case of an emergency. Because there are online options for same day certification, it should be a rare situation when this exception is utilized.
If I completed and passed the former CIF/ASEP Coaching Education program, do I have to retake the class?
At the present time, NO! If you completed the course and passed the test, you are certified and will be listed on the “Coaches Registry” database at www.asep.com or www.nfhslearn.com.
Do I have to renew my Concussion certification?
Yes, the Concussion course renewal is directly tied to the renewal date for your First Aid/CPR. Whenever you renew your First Aid/CPR, you should retake a sports specific concussion course. NFHS offers a FREE course titled, Concussion in Sports.
Positive Coaching Alliance
The California Interscholastic Federation is proud to share resources from Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA). The Mountain View, Calif.-based national non-profit is developing “Better Athletes, Better People” by working to provide all youth and high school athletes a positive, character-building youth sports experience. Learn more about PCA in this short video featuring Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve Young.
PCA encourages every student-athlete to become a Triple-Impact Competitor®, committed to impacting sport on three levels by working to improve oneself, teammates and the game as a whole. PCA workshops and online courses train student-athletes in these techniques.
PCA materials for student-athletes
Triple-Impact Competitor Scholarship Program Sponsored by Deloitte
Tools for Athletes (free downloads, such as Triple-Impact Competitor Self-Assessment, Developing a Mistake Ritual, etc.)
“Ask PCA” blog
Books by PCA Founder Jim Thompson, including Elevating Your Game
Triple-Impact Competitor online course
The California Interscholastic Federation is proud to share resources from Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA). The Mountain View, Calif.-based national non-profit is developing “Better Athletes, Better People” by working to provide all youth and high school athletes a positive, character-building youth sports experience. Learn more about PCA in this short video featuring Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve Young.
PCA encourages every student-athlete to become a Triple-Impact Competitor®, committed to impacting sport on three levels by working to improve oneself, teammates and the game as a whole. PCA workshops and online courses train student-athletes in these techniques.
PCA materials for student-athletes
Triple-Impact Competitor Scholarship Program Sponsored by Deloitte
Tools for Athletes (free downloads, such as Triple-Impact Competitor Self-Assessment, Developing a Mistake Ritual, etc.)
“Ask PCA” blog
Books by PCA Founder Jim Thompson, including Elevating Your Game
Triple-Impact Competitor online course
Coaches Advisory
Fall Divisions
Fall Divisions Posting Letter
CIFSDS Initial Posting Letter 1/05/16)
Fall Sports Divisions 2018-19
2018 Football Divisions (Updated 5/23/18)
2018 Boys Water Polo Divisions
2018 Girls Volleyball Divisions (Updated 04/11/18)
2018 Girls Golf Divisions (Updated 2/5/18)
2018 Cross Country Divisions Boys
2018 Cross Country Divisions Girls
2018 Field Hockey (Updated 01/03/18)
2018 Girls Tennis
Winter Sports Divisions 2017-18
Boys Soccer Divisions 2018-19 (Updated 04/09/18)
Girls Soccer Divisions 2018-19 Updated 04/09/18)
Boys Basketball Divisions 2018-19 (Updated 04/09/18)
Girls Basketball Divisions 2018-19 (Updated 05/08/18)
Girls Water Polo Divisions 2018-19
Wrestling Divisions 2017-18 (Updated 01/30/18)
Spring Sports Divisions 2016-17
Spring Initial Posting Letter 7/11/16
Baseball Divisions 2018 (Updated 5/8/18)
Boys Golf Divisions 2018 (Updated 3/8/18)
Girls Swim & Dive Divisions 2018
Boys Swim & Dive Divisions 2018
Boys Volleyball Divisions 2018 (Updated 5/2/18)
Boys Track & Field Divisions 2018 (Updated 5/15/18)
Girls Track & Field Divisions 2018 (Updated 5/15/18)
Softball Divisions 2018 (Updated 04/17/18)
Boys Lacrosse Divisions 2018 (Updated 5/3/18)
Girls Lacrosse Divisions 2018 (Updated 4/30/18)
Boys Tennis Divisions 2018 (Updated 4/25/18)
** Please note, the above divisions may be subject to change at any time.
CIFSDS Initial Posting Letter 1/05/16)
Fall Sports Divisions 2018-19
2018 Football Divisions (Updated 5/23/18)
2018 Boys Water Polo Divisions
2018 Girls Volleyball Divisions (Updated 04/11/18)
2018 Girls Golf Divisions (Updated 2/5/18)
2018 Cross Country Divisions Boys
2018 Cross Country Divisions Girls
2018 Field Hockey (Updated 01/03/18)
2018 Girls Tennis
Winter Sports Divisions 2017-18
Boys Soccer Divisions 2018-19 (Updated 04/09/18)
Girls Soccer Divisions 2018-19 Updated 04/09/18)
Boys Basketball Divisions 2018-19 (Updated 04/09/18)
Girls Basketball Divisions 2018-19 (Updated 05/08/18)
Girls Water Polo Divisions 2018-19
Wrestling Divisions 2017-18 (Updated 01/30/18)
Spring Sports Divisions 2016-17
Spring Initial Posting Letter 7/11/16
Baseball Divisions 2018 (Updated 5/8/18)
Boys Golf Divisions 2018 (Updated 3/8/18)
Girls Swim & Dive Divisions 2018
Boys Swim & Dive Divisions 2018
Boys Volleyball Divisions 2018 (Updated 5/2/18)
Boys Track & Field Divisions 2018 (Updated 5/15/18)
Girls Track & Field Divisions 2018 (Updated 5/15/18)
Softball Divisions 2018 (Updated 04/17/18)
Boys Lacrosse Divisions 2018 (Updated 5/3/18)
Girls Lacrosse Divisions 2018 (Updated 4/30/18)
Boys Tennis Divisions 2018 (Updated 4/25/18)
** Please note, the above divisions may be subject to change at any time.