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: