SB 2473

Senate·20th Congress·Filed Sep 21, 2026

Sports Coaching Act

An Act Establishing the National Sports Coaching Accreditation Program, Providing Standards for Sports Competency and Basic Safety Certifications, and Appropriating Funds Therefor

In plain language

The Sports Coaching Act would create a national board that certifies coaches, sets four levels of accreditation, requires safety and continuing‑education training every five years, and makes it illegal to coach without a valid certificate.

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Author · Senator

Jinggoy Ejercito EstradaReceipts →

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SBN-2473 · Sources: BatasWatch