BECOMING A COACH

1st -  Obtain Your PA Required Clearances *NOTE: Exemption to Federal Criminal History (10yrs PA residency affidavit)

Clearances

• Child Abuse Certifications (PA Dept. of Human Services) is required of volunteer and paid coaches.
• Criminal History Record Certification (Pennsylvania State Police Reports) is required of volunteer and paid coaches.
• Federal Criminal History Certification (FBI Reports) is required of all paid coaches and volunteers who have not resided in PA for at least the previous 10 continuous years.  This is also acceptable for volunteers who have lived in PA for at least the previous 10 continuous years.

• Notarized Affidavit for Volunteer Exemption from FBI Certification is acceptable for volunteers who have lived in PA for at least the previous 10 continuous years.
  

2nd - Earn Your Coaching Credentials : *NOTE: All Travel Coaches MUST get credentials 

United States Soccer Federation Coaching License Pathway

• Free Grassroots Introduction Module (Must be done before you can register for course)
• SafeSport Training (The initial training is 90 minutes. Yearly Renewal is 30 minutes)
• Introduction to Safe and Healthy Playing Environments (Approximately 30 minutes)
  You will be able to get approved to coach with the above. However, you will need to complete the online course then in person course to maintain your certification
  

3rd - Input Completion of Step 1 & 2 into the RISK Management Portal for Coaches

4th - Continue the License Pathway 

Complete United States Soccer Federation Coaching License Pathway

• 7v7, 9v9 and/0r 11v11 Course (Once you complete course & receive certificate (WASC will reimburse your course fee)