COACHING REQUIREMENTS
Important Questions from Coaches
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US Soccer requires all Coaches and Team Managers to go through the Safe Soccer Clearance Program.
In addition to the now centralized Safe Soccer Clearance Program any coach or manager that will be in the technical area or could be responsible at any time for players are required to undertake the courses in Concussion, and Sudden Cardiac Arrest also located on this page. These must be updated annually to be eligible.
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We ask that all coaches submit to a background check online. Also, please complete a quick Concussion and Sudden Cardiac Arrest training. Bring the certificates from those with you to the coaches meeting. There are also coach specific acknowledgement forms for each which we need to have printed/signed so we can keep on file.
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Below we have included buttons to take you right to the page where you will begin the process.
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The state requires that all coaches and administrators understand the basics about Concussions and Sudden Cardiac Arrest. To that end, free online trainings are offered for both which take 10-15 minutes to complete. We ask that all coaches complete these courses yearly and bring with them their certificates of completion.
Also, although every parent filled out and signed a Concussion and Sudden Cardiac Arrest acknowledgement form, there is a form specific to Coaches and Administrators. Please take a few seconds to fill out those and bring to the coaches meeting as well. Make sure to choose the form labeled “Coach/Manager/Board Member” from our site.
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What is the GSC Team App? How do I access it?
The Gallatin Soccer Club has recently begun using the smart device app “Team App” for communication.Visit this Smart Link to download the App on your chosen device.
Link will take a moment to load as it detects what version of the app you need!
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You should practice on your age division fields. If your fields are full, then you may use an available field from another age division. However if a team shows up from that division, you will need to move.
CHECK THIS PAGE FOR LIVE PRACTICE SCHEDULES ONCE THE SEASON BEGINS.
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The website home page displays a FIELD Status Widget and will show the field closings by noon. If a game is cancelled the website will be updated by 7:30 am.
The Safe Soccer Clearance Program is a comprehensive safeguarding program designed to proactively increase protection for participants—players, coaches, referees and volunteers—while streamlining compliance for the Federation’s member organizations. By establishing a consistent national standard and a “green-light” clearance model, the program will strive to ensure that only individuals who meet stringent safety criteria are cleared to participate in the sport. This marks a shift from a more reactive response structure to a more proactive approach intended to strengthen prevention.
Key Features and Benefits:
Centralized Safeguarding Solution: Combines SafeSport training, safeguarding education, annual contact verification, and a USOPC-compliant background check into a single platform.
Streamlined User Experience: Seamless single sign-on and integration with major registration systems make access and compliance easier than ever.
Administrative Ease: Custom dashboards and bulk payment options give organizations real-time oversight and flexibility in managing their participant base.
Purpose-Built Education: Interactive modules deliver consistent, clear, and engaging safeguarding education to all participants.
Guided Member Onboarding: A structured onboarding process and comprehensive toolkit support organizations in adopting and promoting the program effectively.
U.S. Soccer Launches Safe Soccer Clearance Program
A Groundbreaking Step in Proactive Safeguarding Across the Game
( READ MORE )
*The button below should only be used by those in roles that require these steps to be taken such as; active or prospective team coaches that have been prompted to complete the Safe Soccer Clearance Program to be cleared by US and TN Soccer. If in doubt please contact GSC leadership to confirm that you are required to complete the 3rd step in this process which is a Background Check requiring a subsidized payment process.
*GSC reserve the right to invoice for payment from those that undertake the background check within the Gallatin Soccer Club’s USSF group without prior consent from GSC club leadership. Please only complete this process if you are directed to do so. - THANK YOU
When you create your ussf account make sure you use the same email you use on PlayMetrics.
This email account will connect with your US Soccer ID number, allowing for the system to detect your credentials and certifications.
One of the most common issues we see is where someone is using multiple emails or usernames or creates multiple accounts. This is your solely your responsibility to check or troubleshoot.with US Soccer can offer assistance for anything related to the safe soccer clearance process using the email here safesoccerclearance@ussoccer.org
Club Administrators only have access to be able to see what has been completed on your accounts and also to see expiration dates for your modules. (Providing the information used is correct).
We do not have the ability to troubleshoot your accounts or search for missing credentials, certifications in cases where something is not showing. This is also a coaches responsibility.
For competitive coaches only (Rangers). TN Soccer and US Soccer states that Coaches must have the appropriate license level on file in order to be in the technical area during games or to run practice sessions. You must contact the club admins such as your Director of Coaching, Select Management or DOSO if you have any questions around this issue. More information is also located on the TN Soccer Website. If you are unable to find a suitable course in time you must contact the State DOC Sammy Giraldo to obtain a deferment on your license and certain criteria must be met to ensure this is even a possibility. Club Leadership will help as best they can but Coaches must take responsibility for ensuring they are in good standing with the Governing body. Team Managers for Rangers teams must also complete all ohases of Safe Soccer. They are not required to undertake the Grassroots Coaching modules if they do not intend to run sessions or be in the technical area for games, but it is of course allowed and encouraged where desired.
Adult Players Aged 18+
If you are a player of adult age you must also complete the safesport module in PHASE 1. This is due to several factors and the likelihood of being on a combined age group team with others who are considered to be minors and in competitions where the same may apply with opponents.
If you are having issues finding credentials or understanding this process please contact Club Admin.
Prior to coaching in a game or practice, there are several requirements that have to be completed annually to satisfy US Soccer Federation / US Youth Soccer / Tennessee State Soccer policies, and Federal and State Laws. These are required of all coaches whether recreational or competitive.
*NOTE* – THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE BASED ON THE TSSA SOCCER SEASONAL YEAR AND SOME MODULES HAVE MANDATORY REFRESHERS OR NEED UPDATING YEARLY.
MANDATORY ITEMS REQUIRED
USSF SAFE SOCCER CLEARANCE TIPS
More info on annual COACHING REQUIREMENTS
Once complete you will see this screen on your Safe Soccer modules. The Club Admin system will also show the clearances and they will sync with the governing body provided you have used the correct information on both accounts.
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