Becoming a Coach/Team Manager

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As part of being a coach or team manager, you are required to complete a 3-Part Risk Management Profile.

STYA'S 3-Part Risk Management Profile includes: a background check, SafeSport and CDC Concussion Awareness Training Modules. Each of the components are linked through your individual coach or individual manager account in GotSoccer.

For all new coaches for Spring 2020, please complete your 3-Part Risk Management Profile no later than September 8th, 2020:

1. Pass a Background Check – You will apply for your background check here:

• Coaches Registration Form: https://www.gotsport.com/asp/application/reg/?ProgramID=83988&Type=COACH

• Manager Registration Form: https://www.gotsport.com/asp/application/reg/?ProgramID=83988&Type=MANAGER

2. Complete the SafeSport Training Module –  This module takes about 1-2 hours to complete. You can stop and resume the training at anytime.

• Log-in to your Got Soccer Account (https://www.gotsport.com/asp/users/login_menu.asp) to complete the certification. Click "Start Course".

• You will be directed to safesport.org where you will register your account.

• Select 'U.S. Soccer' and provide your ACCESS CODE listed from your Got Soccer Home Page. Please see the picture attached to this email for the location of the 'Access Code'.

• You will receive a certificate upon completion. Please save the PDF for your reference.

3. Complete the CDC Concussion Awareness Training Module –  This module takes about 45 minutes-1 hour to complete. If you need to exit at any point, you will be returned to the beginning. Do not close or refresh your browser.

• Log-in to your Got Soccer Account (https://www.gotsport.com/asp/users/login_menu.asp) to complete the certification. Click "Start Course".

• You will receive a certificate upon completion. Please save the PDF for your reference.

Once your 3-Part Risk Management Profile is finished, email aortmannksc@gmail.com to confirm if your badge has been printed. The office prints badges in  groups of eight so we don't waste the limited cardstock provided by  TYSA. You will pick it up at the clubhouse during office hours (M-F,  4-6PM / SAT, 7:45AM-2PM).As a reminder, ALL coaches/team managers must wear his/her KidSafe Badge on the sidelines at ALL times. No exceptions.If  you successfully complete your training modules and your certifications  do not show-up on your GotSoccer Profile, please email aortmannksc@gmail.com the certificates as proof of course completion. She will then be required to contact STYSA to have your account updated.