USSS Sport Education Academy 2026

The Sport Education Team is continuing with the Sport Education Academy (SEA), for our learning management platform. The Sport Education Once again this season all coach members will show “INACTIVE” in the database regardless of certification level and membership status until some action items are completed. 

Anyone looking to register for certification must have a current U.S. Ski & Snowboard coach membership for 2025-26 season and complete basic coach membership requirements (SafeSport & Background Screening) before registering for the SEA.

All coach members looking to get certified at any level are required to enroll in the Sport Education Academy at the GOLD subscription tier. There are no exceptions. 

1. PAY NYSSRA FOR THE DISCOUNTED RATE here on ADMIN SKI RACING. (100 discounted memberships available)
2. Log on to the Sport Education Academy with your current membership username or password
3. Use the voucher code below to subscribe to the Sport Education Academy at the GOLD subscription. This voucher code will give you free access to the SEA since you already paid NYSSRA for the discounted rate.

2026GOLDNYSSRA  - If you have previously purchased a membership and need a credit, please reach out to Anna Hosmer at [email protected] 

Once you are enrolled in the Sport Education Academy your first step is to complete the Safety Requirements.

1. Avalanche Awareness (which is a short course with updated content from the introduction to avalanche course you may have taken previously)
2. First Aid & CPR – confirm annually (you do not need to retake these courses if you have current certifications, you just need to confirm you have current certifications by entering in date of completion, organization, expiration date, and acknowledge that what you entered is true. Should take 5 mins or less. 

Popular/Recommended Online Courses:

American Red Cross

National CPR Foundation

American Heart Association 

3. Concussion – confirm annually - same process as first aid and cpr. 

Popular/Recommended Online Courses:

HEADS UP Concussion Training 

NFHS Concussion in Sports

For previously certified coaches (level 100 or higher) this will get your certification to show “ACTIVE” in the database.

ONLY FOR NON-CERTIFIED COACHES: 

Coaching Fundamentals modules are required for all non-certified coaches before enrolling in a level 100 certification pathway (We have shortened this course to three modules instead of five, so the time commitment is much shorter than it used to be.)

·         Ethics and Philosophy 

·         Roles and Responsibilities

·         Training Environment

Once these are complete your certification will show “IN PROGRESS” and you can move forward with pursuing level 100 certification. The on-snow assessment calendar will be announced at the end of October. 

If you have previously purchased a membership and need a credit, please reach out to Anna Hosmer at [email protected]