Cheer coaches in Minnesota are NOT required to meet the State Statute Requirement to be a Head Coach in Minnesota, however, every Cheer Coach (Head, Assistant and Lower Level) must complete the Continuing Education Requirement (CER) that can be found on the League's website through their Coaches Clipboard page.

In addition, all head cheerleading coaches who wish to have their sideline cheerleaders stunt are required to complete the NFHS Online Cheer and Dance Safety Certification Course. (Formerly ACCAA and Stunt Progression 1). If you have never taken the ACCAA safety and in person Stunt Progression 1 course, you must complete the new combined Cheer and Dance Safety Certification course at NFHSLearn.com prior to allowing your athletes to stunt. Coaches who have previously completed AACCA and Stunt Progression 1: if you have previously completed these two courses, you will have one calendar year to complete the new Cheer and Dance Safety Certification Course at NFHSLearn.com. This course is required of Head Cheer Coaches and must be renewed once every four years.

All coaches are also required to complete an annual online MSHSL Rules Interpretation Meeting each year to remain up-to-date on current rules. The Rule Interpretation Meeting Schedule is posted on the home page under Popular Links - Coaches Rules Meeting Schedule.

As cheerleading stunts become increasingly more difficult and complex, the need for properly trained coaches is crucial. Requiring these classes will assure properly trained coaches and a safer environment with less chance of injury for participating students.