{"id":80,"date":"2017-10-18T13:47:20","date_gmt":"2017-10-18T20:47:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stalseattle.org\/school\/?page_id=80"},"modified":"2026-05-19T11:07:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T18:07:02","slug":"cyo-athletics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stalseattle.org\/school\/extracurricular\/cyo-athletics","title":{"rendered":"CYO Athletics"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Overview<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/archseattle.org\/ministries\/cyo-athletics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CYO (Catholic Youth Organization) Athletics<\/a>\u00a0is sports done a different way \u2014 as one community. Individuals and teams strive for greatness in accordance with Gospel values. To develop the whole person, we teach that success is not measured solely by the scoreboard, but by the effort, team play and fun of the experience<\/p>\n<p>CYO Athletics is a great way to offer students exposure to a variety of sports, in a competitive, fair, relaxed and understanding atmosphere. Financial aid is available. St. Alphonsus and St. John School partner together to form one team in CYO Sports.<\/p>\n<p>All CYO sports registrations are announced via the Angels&#8217; Angle newsletter, with registration occurring on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teamsideline.com\/sites\/seattlecyo\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TeamSideline<\/a>\u00a0page.<\/p>\n<h3>Contact<\/h3>\n<p>Monica Connors, CYO Coordinator, <a href=\"mailto:cyo@stalseattle.org\">cyo@stalseattle.org<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Online Registration &amp; Information<\/h3>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Cross Country<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>INFORMATION FOR FALL 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Registration<\/strong>: Starts soon!\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Grades K-8:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/st-johnschool.us2.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=184ada45360794b2e7a9b39a6&amp;id=546d2fcd28&amp;e=3d8c7ae335\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Registration<\/a>\u00a0fee is $45. CYO Scholarships are available by emailing Brian Haid, Athletic Director at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:stjohnad@st-johnschool.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stjohnad@st-johnschool.org<\/a>,<\/li>\n<li>PreK:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/st-johnschool.us2.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=184ada45360794b2e7a9b39a6&amp;id=1d4cf90536&amp;e=3d8c7ae335\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Registration<\/a>\u00a0fee is $0. PreK runners do not compete but are welcome at the Monday and Friday practices and the Pumpkin Run!\u00a0PreK runners must still register.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Practice<\/strong>: Practices start Tuesday September 1st at Woodland Park (same spot as last season)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All Grades: Tuesdays &amp; Fridays<\/li>\n<li>Practice times:\u00a0<strong>5:30-6:45 pm<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Meets<\/strong>: Meets are on Sundays, September 20th and 27th. Championships are October 4th at Woodland Park. Times are TBD.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Volunteers<\/strong>: We need all the help we can get! With more athletes signing up and coaches retiring\/graduating we are looking for new coaches \u2013 no previous volunteer experience or running experience is required! Please\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/st-johnschool.us2.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=184ada45360794b2e7a9b39a6&amp;id=b262f366ea&amp;e=3d8c7ae335\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">register<\/a>\u00a0as a volunteer the same place as you register your child so that we can get in touch before the season starts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jersey<\/strong>: We are using the universal jersey for St. John\/Al CYO. If you currently have a purple shirt or a soccer jersey, you are set. If you would like to order a new jersey, look for the jersey offering in the registration process. Jerseys cost $40.\u00a0<strong>All orders must be placed before August 14th.<\/strong>\u00a0Jerseys will be delivered to homeroom teachers to be sent home the week before games start.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Competition<\/strong>: All are welcome in CYO XC! If you would rather come to practices and skip the meets, that\u2019s fine; please\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/st-johnschool.us2.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=184ada45360794b2e7a9b39a6&amp;id=b262f366ea&amp;e=3d8c7ae335\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">register<\/a>\u00a0and come on out! All are welcome regardless of previous experience or speed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please contact our Cross Country Coordinators,\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:bozsa.family@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">James Bozsa<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:exnicios@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Andrew Exnicios<\/a>, with questions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Bump it Up - Volleyball Fun-Raiser<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>INFORMATION FOR FALL 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bump It Up! is back this September! This is our Annual FUNraiser Tournament to support St. Al\/John Athletics! Registration\u00a0is $50 per person with all proceeds going to St. Al\/John Athletics.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Registration:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/st-johnschool.org\/bump-it-up-funraiser-volleyball-tournament-st-john-teacher-staff-registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Faculty\/Staff<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/st-johnschool.org\/no-cache-form-bump-it-up-funraiser-volleyball-tournament-registration\/\">NON-Faculty\/<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/st-johnschool.org\/no-cache-form-bump-it-up-funraiser-volleyball-tournament-registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">St<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/st-johnschool.org\/no-cache-form-bump-it-up-funraiser-volleyball-tournament-registration\/\">aff<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Dates<\/strong>: Bump it Up! starts the week of September 22.\u00a0Playing times for your team will be for 50 minutes,\u00a0<strong>twice<\/strong>\u00a0a week during the evening hours (6pm\u00a0<strong><u>or<\/u><\/strong>\u00a06:50pm\u00a0<strong><u>or<\/u><\/strong>\u00a07:40pm\u00a0<strong><u>or\u00a0<\/u><\/strong>8:20pm) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays during late September and October.\u00a0 Thank you for supporting St. John\/St. Al Athletics by coming out and playing!<\/p>\n<p>Contact John Fletcher (Bump It Up Coordinator),\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:fletchjp@aol.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fletchjp@aol.com<\/a>,\u00a0or Monica Connors (Athletics Director),\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:StJohnAD@st-johnschool.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stjohnad@st-johnschool.org<\/a>, with questions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Soccer<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>INFORMATION FOR FALL 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Grades PK-Kindergarten Happy Feet Soccer<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3NDO6v9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Registration<\/a> now open<\/li>\n<li>For PK and Kindergarten, we have a program through HappyFeet; details can be found via their\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cyo.st-johnschool.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/05\/HappyFeet-Flyer_2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">flyer<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Scholarships are always available \u2013 no questions asked. Please contact Brian Haid,\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:stjohnad@st-johnschool.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stjohnad@st-johnschool.org<\/a>, for a scholarship request.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Grades 1-8<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Registration:<\/strong>\u00a0Early\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.teamsideline.com\/sites\/seattlecyo\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">registration<\/a>\u00a0starts May 14th through June 12th. Register early to save! The registration fee goes up when school gets out.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dates<\/strong>: Practices will start mid August. Soccer games start September 12th and runs through October 24th. Middle school playoffs are October 25th through 31st.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Registration Fee<\/strong>: The registration fee is $120.\u00a0Register before school is out for a discounted early registration. Full and partial scholarships are always available \u2013 no questions asked. Please contact Brian Haid,\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:stjohnad@st-johnschool.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stjohnad@st-johnschool.org<\/a>, for a scholarship request.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Grade Level<\/strong>: Be sure to register for your grade level for the\u00a02026-27 school year.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jerseys:<\/strong>\u00a0If you do not have a jersey, you will have the option to add a universal jersey during registration.\u00a0The cost of a jersey is $40.\u00a0<strong>All orders must be placed before August<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>14th.<\/strong>\u00a0Jerseys will be delivered to homeroom teachers. They will be sent home the week before games start.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Volunteers:<\/strong>\u00a0We have 400+ players in St. Al\/John CYO soccer.\u00a0In order to accommodate all of these players, we need coaches and coach helpers. Please consider volunteering for CYO sports; it is a fun way to earn your volunteer hours! You can register as a volunteer when you register your player for the season. There is no cost to volunteer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please contact\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:stjohnseattlesoccer@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Soccer Coordinator Rich Shordt<\/a>\u00a0with questions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Basketball<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>INFORMATION FOR WINTER 2025-2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Registration:<\/strong>\u00a0September 15<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0through October 30<sup>th<\/sup><\/p>\n<p><strong>Registration<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Fee:<\/strong>\u00a0The registration fee is $110. Full and partial scholarships are available. Please contact Monica Connors,\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:cyo@stalseattle.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cyo@stalseattle.org<\/a>, for a scholarship request.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Grade<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Levels<\/strong>: We participate in 4<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0through 8<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0grades. Middle school teams will have JV and Varsity teams. 4<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0and 5<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0grade teams will be divided equally based on player talent. All levels will have assessments to determine team placement.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Assessments<\/strong>: Assessments will be held TBD\u00a0<strong>at St John<\/strong>\u00a0and TBD\u00a0<strong>at St Al\u2019s gym<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0The schedule will be emailed to parents two weeks prior. Please arrive\u00a0<strong>15 minutes<\/strong>\u00a0before your assessment session to get checked in and ready to go at the noted time. Please wear a prior jersey if possible. Teams will have 2 assessment sessions. Each session is designed to be a 50-minute practice lead by the coach for that grade.\u00a0 A few parents have asked if their child needs to attend both assessments.\u00a0\u00a0The answer is no, we would like your child to attend both assessments if possible but we understand schedule conflicts. Not everyone has their best day for one assessment, more time can help. Parents are not allowed in the gym during assessments.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Jerseys:\u00a0<\/strong>Basketball jerseys can be ordered during registration for $50. These are reversable tops only. You only need to order a jersey if you do not already have one or if you need a larger size.\u00a0Orders must be placed by October 17<sup>th<\/sup>. \u00a0Jerseys will be delivered to homerooms the week before the first game to go home with students.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Practices\/Games<\/strong>:\u00a0\u00a0Practices will begin the week of TBD. Team rosters will be emailed on TBD. \u00a0Coaches will let you know the practice schedule. Games begin the weekend of November 8<sup>th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Game Dates:<\/strong>\u00a0Each team will have 7 games. November 8<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0through January 18<sup>th<\/sup>. Games are on Saturdays and Sundays.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Middle School Playoffs:<\/strong>\u00a0Starting this year both varsity and JV divisions will have playoffs. Playoffs run January 21<sup>st<\/sup>\u00a0through 25<sup>th<\/sup>. Championships are on January 31<sup>st<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Coaches Needed:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>We have several hundred players in St. John\/Al CYO basketball.\u00a0In order to accommodate all of these players, we need coaches and coaches\u2019 helpers. Please consider volunteering for CYO sports; it is a fun way to earn your volunteer hours! You can register as a volunteer when you register your player for the season. There is no cost to volunteer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Parent PLACT Training:\u00a0<\/strong>Parent Play Like a Champion training is required for your child to play.\u00a0\u00a0One adult per family needs to take this class once. If you have completed it prior, you are all set!\u00a0\u00a0If you haven\u2019t attended this training, please register on Team Sideline. This is a one hour take anytime online course.\u00a0Players on playoff bound teams will not be able to play if a parent has not completed the training.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, please\u00a0reach out to Basketball Coordinators Jamie &amp; Monica Connors (<a href=\"mailto:stjohnbasketball@yahoo.com\">stjohnbasketball@yahoo.com<\/a>).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Volleyball<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><u>INFORMATION FOR SPRING 2026<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Registration:<\/strong>\u00a0December 3<sup>rd<\/sup>\u00a0through January 26<sup>th<\/sup><\/p>\n<p><strong>Registration<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Fee:<\/strong>\u00a0The registration fee is $110. Full and partial scholarships are available. Please contact Brian Haid,\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:stjohnad@st-johnschool.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stjohnad@st-johnschool.org<\/a>, for a scholarship request.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Grades<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Level<\/strong>: We participate in 4<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0through 8<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0grades. Middle school girls\u2019 teams will have AA and AAA teams. Starting this year 6<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0grade will have AA &amp; AAA levels. All other teams will be divided equally based on player talent. All levels will have assessments to determine team placement.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Assessments<\/strong>: Assessments will be held January 26<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0through February 6<sup>th<\/sup>. Specific dates and times for each grade will be will be emailed to parents two weeks prior. Please arrive\u00a0<strong>15 minutes<\/strong>\u00a0before your assessment session to get checked in and ready to go at the noted time. Please wear a prior jersey if possible. A few parents have asked if their child needs to attend both assessments.\u00a0\u00a0The answer is no, we would like your child to attend both assessments if possible but we understand schedule conflicts. Not everyone has their best day for one assessment, more time can help. Parents are not allowed in the gym during assessments.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Jersey:\u00a0<\/strong>Volleyball jerseys can be ordered during registration for $40. For volleyball we use the St John\/Al universal jersey with a number on the front and back. You only need to order a jersey if you do not already have one or if you need a larger size. It is ok to use a prior long sleeve volleyball jersey.\u00a0Orders must be placed by January 30<sup>th<\/sup>.\u00a0 Jerseys will be delivered to homerooms the week before the first game to go home with students.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Practices\/Games<\/strong>:\u00a0\u00a0Practices will begin the week of February 9<sup>th<\/sup>. Team rosters will be emailed on February 5<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0or 6<sup>th<\/sup>.\u00a0 Coaches will let you know the practice schedule. Games begin the weekend of February 21<sup>st<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Game Dates:<\/strong>\u00a0Each team will have 8 games from February 21<sup>st<\/sup>\u00a0through April 19<sup>th<\/sup>. Games are on Saturdays and Sundays. Fourth grade will have 6 games during the same time period.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Middle School Playoffs:<\/strong>\u00a0Middle school teams winning 4 or more games will qualify for the playoffs. Playoffs run April 22<sup>nd<\/sup>\u00a0through May 3<sup>rd<\/sup>. Championships are on May 3<sup>rd<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Coaches Needed:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>We have several hundred players in St. John\/Al CYO volleyball.\u00a0In order to accommodate all of these players, we need coaches and coaches\u2019 helpers. Please consider volunteering for CYO sports; it is a fun way to earn your volunteer hours! You can register as a volunteer when you register your player for the season. There is no cost to volunteer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Parent PLACT Training:\u00a0<\/strong>Parent Play Like a Champion training is required for your child to play.\u00a0\u00a0One adult per family needs to take this class once. If you have completed it prior, you are all set!\u00a0\u00a0If you haven\u2019t attended this training, please register on Team Sideline. This is a one hour take anytime online course.\u00a0Players on playoff bound teams will not be able to play if a parent has not completed the training.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, please\u00a0reach out to Volleyball Coordinator Amy Vithayathil (amy.vithayathil@gmail.com).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Track &amp; Field<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>INFORMATION FOR SPRING 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Registration<\/strong>: Opens March 10, 2026. It\u2019s time to lace up your running shoes and join the St. John\/St. Al\u2019s Track &amp; Field Team! Track &amp; Field is a fantastic way for your child to enjoy the outdoors, stay active three days a week, and have fun with their friends. Our experienced coaches work closely with each grade to find the best races and field events for every athlete and prepare them to do their best. This year we proudly defend our All-Team Championship Title and All-Boys &amp; Girls Championship Title (nine years in a row for the girls team!)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Practice Schedule:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Times and dates TBD<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Registration Fee:<\/strong>\u00a0$70 \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.teamsideline.com\/sites\/seattlecyo\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here!<\/a>\u00a0(Financial\u00a0aid is available; contact Monica Connors at <a href=\"mailto:cyo@stalseattle.org\">cyo@stalseattle.org<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Optional Team Singlet\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 This year, we are offering an optional Team Singlet \u2013 a sleeveless track jersey designed for added comfort during competition. The universal jersey can still be worn if preferred.<\/p>\n<p>The new singlet is $45, can be purchased during registration, and will be available until\u00a0<strong>TBD<\/strong>. (Please\u00a0note: Singlets take approximately two weeks to order and ship. They will arrive by the first meet\u00a0<em>if<\/em>\u00a0ordered by TBD.)<\/p>\n<p><strong>We Need Volunteers!<\/strong>\u00a0Track &amp; Field is a volunteer-led program. To support over 80 kids, and we have a few key roles to fill:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Volunteer Coordinator:\u00a0Organize volunteers for our four track meets. (<em>Meet Dates: Sat., May 9th; Sun., May 17th; Sat., May 30th, and Sat., June 6)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Field Coach (Throwing\u00a0&amp; Jumping):\u00a0Assist our current coach. Training is available.<\/li>\n<li>Long-Distance Coach:\u00a0Assist our current coach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Eric Souder, Track &amp; Field Coordinator, at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:esouder@hotmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">esouder@hotmail.com<\/a>. Join us for another exciting season \u2013 we can\u2019t wait to see you on the track!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>High School: Basketball &amp; Volleyball<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p>Information coming soon.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Coaches &amp; Parents Required Workshop<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>PARENT LIKE A CHAMPION TODAY TRAINING &amp; COACH TRAINING<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Parents<\/strong>:\u00a0Parents who are not coaches are required to attend a Parent Like a Champion workshop (only one parent needs to attend). The workshop is offered virtually via Zoom and must be completed prior to registering a child for an upcoming sports season. Note:\u00a0coaches who have already completed the Coaches PLACT Training or Human Kinetics course are not required to also attend a Parent Like A Champion workshop. Therefore, if a parent\/guardian would prefer to complete the Human Kinetics Training rather than complete the Parent Workshop (in anticipation of coaching at some point in the future), this is an acceptable alternative. The Parent Like a Champion training is available anytime and can be taken at home. This a one hour course that you can pause and resume.\u00a0 Registration can be found at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.teamsideline.com\/sites\/seattlecyo\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TeamSideline<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Coaches<\/strong>:\u00a0In addition to Safe Environment training, all volunteer coaches are required to take the Human Kinetics Course for Seattle CYO Coaches. Seattle CYO Athletics has partnered with Human Kinetics to offer a customized online coaching course incorporating faith-based content. Seattle CYO Athletics Coaches are required to take the Catholic Coaching Essentials online course. Upon successful completion of the course, coaches should use this information to provide a copy of their certificate via email to Brian Haid, St John AD (StJohnAD@St-JohnSchool.org).\u00a0<strong>If you have completed the Coaches PLACT training you will grandfathered in and do not need to take the new course.\u00a0<\/strong>Coaches do not have to take the\u00a0Parent\u00a0Like a Champion workshop.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This is a 3-hour course that will need to be completed by the 6th week of that specific sports season.<\/li>\n<li>If not completed by the 6th week of that specific sports season, then that coach will not be eligible for playoffs and\/or coach for the next sports season they intend to coach.<\/li>\n<li>This is a one-time requirement.\u00a0<strong>New coaches will no longer have a season of grace.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>You may stop the course at anytime and resume where you left off.<\/li>\n<li>There is a final test at the end. 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