YSSL Coach Pass Requirements
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(2 MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR YSSL COACHES AND ASSISTANT COACHES)
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PART 1 - IYSA SportsEngine Background Check/ SafeSport Training
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The ONLY accepted background check is through the Illinois Youth Soccer Association (IYSA) link below.
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Through the link below, create a SportsEngine profile with an email that you can access right away to complete the background check. Have your concussion certificate from a prior year handy OR complete the FREE concussion training through the link provided. COMPLETE the background check process by clicking on the phrase "COMPLETE SCREENING" on your SportsEngine dashboard. The SafeSport training must be completed annually and through this portal as well. Make sure your NAME and EMAIL match on both the background check and the SafeSport training, so that both requirements sync to your profile. A cleared background check AND an annual SafeSport certificate are both required.
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The background check cost is $20.00. Here is the link: 2024-2025 SportsEngine/Concussion/ Background Check /SafeSport link

PART 2 - Coaching Education/License

PLEASE SEE THE NEW COMPETITIVE COURSE STEPS FOR COACHES WANTING TO COACH COMPETITIVELY IN MEMBER LEAGUES.

Create a coaching profile in the US Soccer Learning Center https://learning.ussoccer.com/coach (Free)Complete the US Soccer Introduction to Grassroots Coaching Module (Free -20 minutes)Complete ONE 2 Hour Online Course – either 4v4 or 7v7 or 9v9 or 11v11 course. All are available online ($25 per course payable to US Soccer – F License suffices)Attend ONE 4-hour In-Person Courses (BLENDED LEARNING FORMAT) – either 4v4  7v7  9v9 or 11v11 course 
If you have a facility and would like to host a Grassroots course, please contact Adam Howarth and fill out the form link HERE.
Please be aware that the new Grassroots coaching course may requires you to actively participate and conduct field demonstrations and/or play in field sessions. However, if you are unable to actively participate in field sessions, please notify the course instructors at the beginning of the coaching course or anytime during the course. *11v11 IS NO LONGER A REQUIREMENT TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE D LICENSE

UPDATED JUNE 2023 1 BLENDED COURSE AND 1 ONLINE COURSE REQUIRED

Please reach out to doc@illinoisyouthsoccer.org with questions and assistance in putting up current coaching licenses. 

Knowledgeable coaches are essential to the development of players. Coaches must keep up with the latest techniques, philosophies and tactics. To maintain credibility, to learn the latest information and to keep up with the players. Improve your knowledge by taking advanced and refresher courses. 

If you are interested in hosting a grassroots course, contact Adam and fill out the mandatory form here.

Contact Patty at ysslpatty@gmail.com with any questions.

 last updated: 08/12/24 09:53am