Risk Management

The disqualification-suspention review acknowledgement and background screening are completed as part of the US Club Soccer registration process via GotSports Platform.

Disqualification-Suspension Review Acknowledgement

Submission of this self-certification form initiates the Disqualification-Suspension Review process with US Club Soccer where they check the person being registered as a coach against the various disqualification and suspension lists.

How-to-Submit Acknowledgement

Background Screening

Background screening is should be completed prior to coaches having regular contacts with youth players.  It is then required every other year thereafter.

How-to-Submit Background Screening

SafeSport Core and Refresher Training is required online training for all recreational coaches by Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017 (the “SafeSport Act”).  Training must be as part of the US Club Soccer registration process via GotSports Platform.

The training covers the following topics:

• Sexual abuse, hazing and bullying

• Emotional and physical misconduct

• Harassment (non-sexual)

• Reporting obligations

How-to-Submit SafeSport

HEADS UP to Youth Sports is a free, online course provided by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention that is highly recommended for all Recreational coaches.  Coaches can improve the culture of concussion by taking the free online training and using what you learn to inform how you talk about, prevent, and respond to concussions.  Your actions can help create a safe environment for young athletes so that they can stay healthy, active, and thrive – both on and off the playing field.

By the end of the training, you will be prepared to:

• Explain what a concussion is and the potential consequences of this injury,

• Identify at least three concussion signs and symptoms,

• Describe the steps for returning to activity (play and school) after a concussion, and

• Create a plan for how to help keep athletes safe from concussion.

Recognize to Recover is U.S. Soccer's comprehensive player health and safety program.  It is aimed at promoting safe play and reducing injuries in soccer players of all ages.  The program was developed with the help of medical experts to provide coaches, players, parents and referees with information, guidance and additional educational materials to improve the prevention and management of injuries.  On this website you will find information related to the following topics: