Coaches
(Use the same login you used to register your kids.)
*REQUIRED - After registering, follow the following steps to complete required Abuse Prevention training and upload your Concussion Certificate and Clearances.
Click HERE to visit your Profile Page- After registering above and logging in, click your name at the top left
You must upload a head shot image to be used for your coaching pass. Please upload that image in your profile section by clicking "Choose File" under "Photo" on your Profile Page.
Click the "Dashboard" button at the top left on desktop, or from the hamburger menu at the top right on mobile to complete all of your training and upload your PA Clearances and the FBI Clearance/Affidavit of Compliance.
Click "Details" next to each requirement on the right side of the page to complete your training or upload your certificate.
After clicking "Details", click the "Submit New Report" button on each respective page to complete the requirement.
Coaches cannot be added to Team Roster until all training and clearances are complete and uploaded.
Clearances are required prior to the commencement of service.
Volunteers between the ages of 14-17 are NOT required to have clearances. Adults (18 and up) who only volunteer one time, are NOT required to have clearances.
Each organization must keep records of volunteer/employee clearances
All adults (Within the context of the new law) are “mandatory reporters.” Volunteers are not required to have child abuse training or certification, although it is recommended.
The clearances are good for 60 months. They are portable and may be used with other organizations.
Volunteers who do not reside in PA have a 30 day provisional status, so long as they provide clearances from the state or country where they reside. Longer than 30 days requires the clearances stated above.
At present, the Child Abuse History Clearance may take 14 days for volunteers. The State Police records check is, or should be, instantaneous. Please plan accordingly.
The best resource for additional information is www.keepkidssafe.pa.gov
All coaches of the PGAYSA must read the following information. All forms at the links marked as *REQUIRED must be completed and saved in PDF format.
When using Apple IOS Safari to complete your clearances and training, the creation of a PDF file is available via the share menu. On all other platforms, it is suggested you use the Google Chrome browser, available at chrome.google.com, to complete your clearances and training. Certificates are required to be in PDF file format and the Chrome Browser includes a PDF printer to simply print to save your certificates for upload to the system.
While saving directly to PDF is more desirable, you may also take screenshots of your certificates and convert to PDF via the website jpg2pdf.com. This site allows you to upload an image, then convert and download a PDF formatted file for later upload to the system. It also allows multiple documents to be merged as required and described later.
Clearances
New child protection laws have been enacted in Pennsylvania requiring our coaches and other volunteers to obtain clearances. Volunteers requiring clearances are those “acting in lieu of a parent” or having direct contact where they provide care, supervision, guidance or control of children or have routine interaction with children.
All adults 18 years and older applying for an unpaid position as a volunteer responsible for the welfare of a child and having direct contact with children, must have clearances that include:
An FBI Criminal Background Check *Required only if you have not been a continuous resident of Pennsylvania for 10 years, use service code 1KG738
Volunteers not requiring an FBI check, and having been a continuous resident of PA for the last ten years, must swear or affirm in writing using the form HERE, that they have no other convictions that would disqualify them. *REQUIRED
(Visit https://www.epysa.org/pa-child-protection-laws/ for more details)
Additional Coach Information
Click HERE for help printing GotSport Rosters.
Coaching Courses
For coaches wishing to further their soccer education, the "E" License is focused on delivering content and instructional methods relevant to coaching 9-12 year old soccer athletes in an 8v8 formation. The course is intended to be the initial license serving as a stepping-stone along the National Course Coaching Education pathway. More information regarding this course and upcoming schedules can be found at the following link:
http://www.epysa.org/coaching_education/e_certificate/
Soccer Rules of the Game
U6/U8 Coaches Handbook (See File Link Below)
Soccer Drill Links
www.professionalsoccercoaching.com
SoccerXpert.com