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CPR Classes for Coaches —
Protect Your Athletes
AHA-certified CPR and AED training designed for youth sports coaches, athletic directors, and school staff across Illinois. Meet IHSA, IESA, and league requirements with confidence.
Youth Sports & School Athletics
Who Needs CPR Certification in Sports?
Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in young athletes. Every coach, trainer, and sports director should be prepared to respond in the critical first minutes.
Head Coaches
IHSA and IESA require head coaches in Illinois to maintain current CPR and AED certification for all sanctioned sports.
Assistant Coaches
Many school districts and youth leagues now require all coaching staff — not just head coaches — to be CPR certified.
Athletic Directors
ADs oversee compliance across all sports programs. Understanding CPR requirements helps you protect your department and athletes.
Athletic Trainers
While trainers often have advanced certifications, maintaining current CPR/AED skills is essential for emergency response on the field.
Youth Sports Directors
Park district, YMCA, and travel league directors need CPR certification to meet insurance and liability requirements.
PE Teachers
Physical education teachers work with large groups of students daily. CPR and choking response training is critical for gym and field safety.
What Coaches Learn
CPR Training Built for the Sidelines
Our coach-focused curriculum goes beyond standard CPR. We cover the real scenarios you'll face on the field, in the gym, and on the practice track.
Adult & Child CPR
Hands-on practice with compression depth, rate, and rescue breathing for athletes of all ages. Includes 2-rescuer techniques for team response.
AED Use in Sports Facilities
Learn to locate, operate, and troubleshoot AEDs commonly found in gyms, arenas, and field houses. Practice pad placement on adults and children.
Choking Response
Heimlich maneuver and back blows for conscious and unconscious athletes. Critical for sports where athletes eat quickly between events.
Concussion & Head Injury
Recognize signs of concussion, when to stop play, and when to call 911. Includes return-to-play protocol guidance for Illinois schools.
Heat Exhaustion & Stroke
Identify heat-related illness, dehydration, and exertional heat stroke. Learn cooling techniques and when emergency transport is needed.
Fractures, Sprains & Wounds
Field-side first aid for common sports injuries. Splinting, bleeding control, and when to keep an athlete down versus allowing movement.
Training Options
CPR Classes for Every Coaching Role
From individual certification to full team training, we have the right class for your sport, schedule, and budget.
Heartsaver CPR + AED
3 hours
- Adult & child CPR
- AED operation
- Choking relief
- Same-day AHA card
- Valid 2 years
Best for: Individual coaches needing basic certification
BOOK THIS CLASSCPR + First Aid for Coaches
5.5 hours
- Everything in Heartsaver
- Concussion recognition
- Heat illness response
- Fracture & wound care
- Sports-specific scenarios
Best for: Head coaches, athletic directors, trainers
BOOK THIS CLASSBLS for Healthcare Providers
4.5 hours
- Adult, child & infant CPR
- 2-rescuer techniques
- Bag-valve mask use
- Team response protocols
- Same-day AHA card
Best for: Athletic trainers, school nurses, EMTs
BOOK THIS CLASSTeam Training Discounts
Groups of 8+ coaches: $65/person for Heartsaver CPR + AED. Groups of 15+: $55/person. On-site at your facility included.
Why Teams Trust Us
Built for the Demands of Sports
Sports-Focused Scenarios
We train with real sports situations — collapsed athlete on the field, choking during halftime, heat stroke at summer camp. Not generic classroom examples.
Flexible Scheduling
Weekend sessions, early mornings before practice, and on-site training at your gym or field house. We work around your season, not the other way around.
50+ Chicagoland Locations
Training centers across Chicago and every major suburb. Your coaches never need to drive more than 20 minutes for certification or renewal.
IHSA & IESA Compliant
Our Heartsaver and BLS certifications meet all Illinois High School Association and Illinois Elementary School Association requirements.
From the Sidelines
What Coaches & Athletic Directors Say
“Our team had a spectacular experience with Take Action CPR! Barb was organized and informative from our initial interaction and Jonathan was an engaging and highly professional instructor. 10/10 recommend!”
Elite Director
Google Reviewer
“Great experience! Extremely knowledgeable and also to the point! Our group truly appreciated this CPR course.”
Best Buddies IL
Google Reviewer
“Professional, friendly CPR instructors that taught us valuable life-saving training! Our staff and customers benefit from such a service. Thank you Take Action CPR!”
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Common Questions
CPR for Coaches — FAQ
Get Your Team Certified
Book CPR Training for Your Coaching Staff
Whether you need certification for one coach or your entire athletic department, we make it simple. Fill out the form and our team coordinator will contact you within 2 hours to schedule training at your facility or one of our 50+ locations.
Call us directly
(312) 761-4859
Email our team coordinator
info@takeactioncpr.com
Typical response time
Within 2 hours
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Every Athlete Deserves a Coach Who's Ready
Sudden cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, anywhere — including the healthiest young athletes. Be the coach who knows exactly what to do in those first critical minutes.