Varsity Leader Training
To be qualified to receive and wear the "Trained" strip as a Varsity Coach you must participate in Fast Start Training, New Leader Essentials and Leader Specific Training for your position.
Fast Start Training: The initial training for all leaders in all programs. It is a quick job description with basic tips to manage until training is available. This training is available online at www.myscouting.org and takes approximately 1/2 hours to complete.
This is Scouting: Designed for all volunteers and provides the basics of the Scouting programs, the age appropriateness of those programs, and our values and methods. This training is available online at www.myscouting.org .
Varsity Coach Specific Training: Coach specific includes three sessions designed to provide coaches with a good working knowledge of Team Operation. Offered at the District level. This training is offered several times a year. Event listing here.
Youth Protection Training: This training increases awareness in youth protection issues, reviews all of the BSA youth protection policies and is required for all of the Leader training awards. Youth Protection Training is required for all registered leaders participating in any nationally conducted event or activity and is recommended for anyone working directly with the youth. Youth Protection training is available online at www.myscouting.org . Time to complete varies.
Introduction To Outdoor Leadership Skills: Weekend training focused at improving leaders outdoor skills, as well as being fun and helpful in building morale. Offered at the District and Council level. This training is offered several times a year at www.myscouting.org .
Note: Once the "Trained" strip has been earned Varsity Coaches are highly encouraged to take part in the following training opportunities:
Powder Horn: Powder Horn is a training opportunity designed to expose Venturing Leaders, Boys Scout Leaders or Cub Scout Leaders to activities and resources necessary to operate a successful Venturing Ranger or Troop High Adventure Program. Offered at the Council level.
Wood Badge: Weeklong or multiple weekend training course designed to provide adults with advanced leadership skills and a more dedicated involvement in Scouting. Offered at the Council level. For more information.
Merit Badge Counselor Orientation: Helps a Merit Badge Counselor understand his/her job as a coach and counselor who provides realistic learning experiences to a boy in his study of a Merit Badge subject. Offered at the Unit and District level
Safe Swim Defense/Safety Afloat Training: This training is required for your unit to participate in ANY aquatic activity. Safe Swim Defense/Safety Afloat training is available online or through council courses. Time to complete varies. Safe Swim Defense/Safety Afloat Training Online
National Training Conferences: Held at Philmont Training Center located in Cimarron, New Mexico. Invitational training held during the summer to enhance knowledge, skills and attitude to improve performance of District and Council level Scouting roles. Philmont Training Center
