Youth Athletic Training Resources

With the passing of HB 9. Act 2018-0496, any unpaid or volunteer coach or trainer associated with under 14 youth athletics associations of the state, or a political subdivision of the state, that sponsors or conducts any high-risk youth athletics activity where there is a likelihood that a child or youth can sustain a serious injury are required to take a course to reduce the likelihood of a child being injured.

Training Resources

Comprehensive/Pre-Built Solutions

• Coach Safely - This training is at no cost to Alabama coaches.
• USA Football
• ASPIRE Sports Institute

Build Your Own Training

• ADPH Coach Safety Act Database Link for the Public | Link for ADPH
  Searchable database listing coaches and training they have participated in statewide.
• Alabama High School Association Sports Medicine & Safety
• American Academy of Pediatrics - Sports Medicine
• Anyone Can Save a Life
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• National Alliance for Youth Sports
• Safe Kids Worldwide
• Stop Sports Injuries

Request for Proposals for Coach Safety Database

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is currently accepting proposals to identify a qualified vendor to design, develop, and implement enhancements to the Coach Safety Database in compliance with the Alabama Coach Safety Act. This project will build upon the current data infrastructure to create a robust, secure, and user-friendly system that ensures compliance with the Alabama Coach Safety Act. The enhanced database must capture all required training elements for every certified coach, support comprehensive and customizable reporting, and streamline certification management for organizations statewide.

Funding contingent on resources; ADPH may award full, partial, or no funding.

Eligible applicants must be able to demonstrate the following:

• Documented experience implementing similar database projects.
• Proven track record in delivering compliant, secure technology solutions.
• Ability to leverage existing data set.
• Commitment to ongoing maintenance and support.

Organizations are invited to submit proposals for consideration by October 7, 2025.

• Download the full Request for Proposals.