We take the responsibility and privilege of working with youth very seriously, and to promote a club-wide culture of responsibility and child safety, there can be no exceptions to our risk management requirements. These processes are mandated by Pennsylvania state laws, and our sanctioning body, Eastern PA Youth Soccer Association (EPYSA).
If you have any questions please contact us at [email protected].
We encourage all coaches and volunteers to begin the clearance process as soon as possible as it can be time consuming and all clearances are required prior to being able to volunteer. For a first-time coach, the entire process can be completed in as little as 3 to 4 hours of your time which can be spread out over a few days. Returning coaches that need to refresh training can be done in less than 2 hours.
The clearance process is broken down into three categories:
For Players Who are 18+ or Will Be 18+ During the Season
Players who will be turning 18 during a season, or who are 18+ at the start of a season will need to complete SafeSport training. Players over the age of 18, who are turning 18 during a season are not currently required to complete the various background checks unless they are also club volunteers or employees (e.g. referees and/or coaches).
For players that are already 18, follow the instructions on the Parent/Player 18+ GotSport Support Page for how to complete and report the training.
For players that have not yet turned 18, but will do so before the end of the season, follow these instructions on the GotSport Support Page.
For parents/players that are interested in the various requirements for player registration, more information can be found on the player registration section of the EPYSA website.