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Coaches Resources

If you are planning to coach in any of the USA Karate Signature Events you will be required to complete the following four steps to access the competition floor:

  1. Hold a current or Lifetime USA Karate Coaches or Officials membership
  2. Have completed an NSCI background screening within two years of the start of the tournament
  3. Have completed SafeSport training within one year of the start of the tournament
  4. Complete the registration for a floor pass per the individual event registration

Please note that it is a condition of your USA Karate coach or official membership to be up to date on your SafeSport training and NCSI background screening for the entire calendar year. Please check your expiration dates on these requirements and update them accordingly. If you need help accessing these expiration dates please contact the National Office - natoffice@usankf.org

Click HERE for help/support on background screening.

USA Karate Coaching Certification Program 

  • USA Karate Coaching Certification Program

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  • Positive Coaching Alliance Online Course Instructions

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  • Quick Guide: Upload Your CPR Certification to Sport80

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  • Quick Guide: Upload Your Coaching Certification to Sport80

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SafeSport and Background Check Screening 

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