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
Coach /Team Manager REQUIREMENTS
Background Check - 2yr
Heads Up Concussion Course
SafeSport
to be done 6/1 each year
​​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
Season Must Haves
3.2.9.2 Adult Participation Pass (STYSA Registration, Rules and Procedures)
Adult Participation Pass identification cards must be issued for and visibly displayed at all STYSA sanctioned events by all coaches, assistant coaches, managers, trainers, and other individuals who have interaction with the players.
Player Cards to be shown at all USYS sanctioned events (virtually or *physically). *laminated
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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