Coach Certification
Official World Chase Tag® certification courses designed to educate and train coaches, referees, and facility owners in competitive Chase Tag®.
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The WCT Certification Program prepares coaches holistically through three levels of courses. Learn everything about the sport, rules, strategies, and coaching methodology from elite athletes and experienced instructors.
WCT Certifications is the destination for referees, coaches, and facility owners to elevate their knowledge, transform their communities, and lead the growth of competitive tag worldwide.
Foundations Course
Your entry point into Chase Tag®. Essential knowledge for athletes, fans, referees, and future coaches.
The Sport & Its Origins
What makes competitive tag different. The history of WCT and how the sport evolved.
Complete Rulebook
Match formats, quad boundaries, video refereeing, NCTs, and rule evolution.
The Quad™ Environment
Safety principles, improvised playgrounds, what makes a Quad™ official.
Core Strategies
Chase vs evade logic, risk vs efficiency, space control, common lines.
Foundations
Learn the Sport
- 100% online, self-paced
- Complete in approximately 1 day
- Official referee prerequisite
- Gateway to coaching certifications
Who is this for?
Our certification program serves everyone in the Chase Tag® ecosystem—from passionate newcomers to future community leaders.
Certification Pathway
A progressive curriculum from understanding the sport to building your own Chase Tag® community.
Foundations
Learn the Sport
- Origins & history
- Complete rulebook
- Quad™ & safety
- Referee prerequisite
Coach
Teach the Sport
- Session structure
- Competition Passport
- Safety protocols
- Business practices
Requires: Foundations
Head Coach
Build & Lead
- Athlete development
- Quad™ operations
- Event management
- Licensing & brand
Requires: Level 1
Your Instructors
Elite athletes and coaches who've competed at the highest levels of World Chase Tag®.
Loïc Ascarino
Head of Sport
Leading the development of WCT's global education program.
Frank Mejia
USA Instructor
Longest-standing USA athlete. Multiple championships competitor.
Yoann Ferreira
France Instructor
Vice-World Champion. 2× French Champion. Parkour59 lead coach.
Kyle Shapiro
APAC Instructor
Head of WCT Asia-Pacific. LINK Parkour co-founder.
Martini Miller-Pañapa
New Zealand Instructor
Master trainer certified in 2022. Growing the sport in New Zealand.
Get the Coaching Blueprint
Free guide: How to structure your first Chase Tag® session, understand the Quad™, and introduce athletes to chase vs evade mechanics.
