For Coaches
Coaching Requirements:
If you are signed up to be a coach there are a few things you must do before you can hold a practice or coach at a game.
The first thing you need to do is get logged into the GotSport site as a coach (create an account if you don't already have one). Follow the link below to do that.
Got Sport Link
Once you are at the site you will have to do the 3 items listed below.
The attached link will take you to a video that will help you fulfill these requirements.
Coaching Requirements Video
1. You must complete Safe Sport Online training regarding the prevention of child abuse. This training is required by the MSYSA. Once completed you must send your certificate to [email protected]. This training is free of charge and must be completed before coaching begins. This training consists of three (3) training modules which include: • Sexual Misconduct Awareness Education • Mandatory Reporting • Emotional and Physical Misconduct. Once the three modules of the “Core SafeSport Training” are completed, an individual is considered “SafeSport Trained.” A “SafeSport Trained” certification is valid for one year. There is a link on GotSport once you are logged in as a coach. You can also find the directions by following the link below. (Don't forget to send the completed certificate to [email protected])
Directions for SafeSport
2. You must complete a background check through GotSport. There is a $7. fee for the background check that will be reimbursed to you from GCYSA. You will find a tab to complete the background check on your GotSport profile once you are logged in as a coach.
3. You must complete the Concussion Training--CDC Heads Up Training. This is also located on your GotSport profile once you are logged in as a coach.
If you are signed up to be a coach there are a few things you must do before you can hold a practice or coach at a game.
The first thing you need to do is get logged into the GotSport site as a coach (create an account if you don't already have one). Follow the link below to do that.
Got Sport Link
Once you are at the site you will have to do the 3 items listed below.
The attached link will take you to a video that will help you fulfill these requirements.
Coaching Requirements Video
1. You must complete Safe Sport Online training regarding the prevention of child abuse. This training is required by the MSYSA. Once completed you must send your certificate to [email protected]. This training is free of charge and must be completed before coaching begins. This training consists of three (3) training modules which include: • Sexual Misconduct Awareness Education • Mandatory Reporting • Emotional and Physical Misconduct. Once the three modules of the “Core SafeSport Training” are completed, an individual is considered “SafeSport Trained.” A “SafeSport Trained” certification is valid for one year. There is a link on GotSport once you are logged in as a coach. You can also find the directions by following the link below. (Don't forget to send the completed certificate to [email protected])
Directions for SafeSport
2. You must complete a background check through GotSport. There is a $7. fee for the background check that will be reimbursed to you from GCYSA. You will find a tab to complete the background check on your GotSport profile once you are logged in as a coach.
3. You must complete the Concussion Training--CDC Heads Up Training. This is also located on your GotSport profile once you are logged in as a coach.
Age Appropriate Practice Plans/Coaches tips:
MA Youth Soccer Coaches Session Plans
United Soccer Coaching
U.S. Soccer Learning Center
Age Appropriate Practice Plans/Coaches tips:
MA Youth Soccer Coaches Session Plans
United Soccer Coaching
U.S. Soccer Learning Center