Coach/Team Manager
Finding Inspiration in Every Player
Holding players accountable is uncomfortable. But having players fail because you won't coach, confront or correct them is unacceptable.
-Gary Curneen
Respect the Referees
Soccer is a game
The referees are often children & Human
Have Fun and enjoy your players experience
Mistakes will be made
Without a referee there is no game
Referees have the last Call
Penalties for Ref Abuse Effective Immediately
PENALTY OVERVIEW
This is in effect March 2025 (NOW)
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U.S. Soccer is asking EVERYONE to do their part by knowing the rules, embodying behaviors that represent the best of everyone, and reporting ref abuse.
Please watch the video below to get a better understanding of how reporting and penalties will be viewed and sanctions taken.
This is for EVERYONE - Parents, Players, Club Staff, Referees, and League Administrators. No one is excluded. Make the pitch an enjoyable fun place to be for all.
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#RESPECTTHECALL #USSOCCER
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Gotsport Help
REQUIREMENTS
All Participants who will require a KIDSAFE badge for 26/27 will need to complete all expired sections on 6/1/2026.
Requires Safesport for 26/27
Background Check
Requires Safesport & Background for 26/27
Background checks are only good for 2 years from the approval date
Heads Up Concussion Course
Requirement only needs to be taken once, at this time, but required for an adult to receive their participation pass.
All participants with a kidsafe badge will expire on 5/31 of each year and are expected to complete the next course in the order below starting 6/1 and not earlier.
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You must complete only 1 of the courses below on a yearly basis, in the following order
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1) Safe Sport Trained - US Soccer Federation (90 min) Complete First
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2) Refresher 1 : Recognizing and reporting misconduct - U.S. Soccer (30 min) - Complete 2nd year
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3) Refresher 2: Preventing Misconduct - U.S. Soccer (30 min) - Complete Third Year
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4) Refresher 3: Creating a Positive Sports Environment - U.S. (30 min) - Complete 4th year
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Once you have completed all 4 start back over with safe sport trained