All coaches will need to complete the following coach certification. Please print all certificates and provide to a board member or email to [email protected].
Youth Coach Certification
Coaches can access the certification by following the steps below. The cost is $15 per coach.
- Go to USA Football Youth Certification
- Click on "Get Certified"
- Select Game Type
- Insert credit card info
- Click "Validate Price"
- Click "Confirm & Purchase"
- Start Certification
The full Youth Coach Certification is currently a three-hour course and will cover the topics below. The re-certification will take 30-90 minutes, depending on what a coach completed last year.
- Health and Safety
- Abuse Prevention (every other year)
- Foundations of Transformational Coaching
- Foundations of Quality Coaching
- Principles of Contact (for contact coaches only)
There is also a mandatory Certification Feedback module that all coaches will take to complete their certification.
League Excellence Program
The League Excellence Program is a way for youth football organizations to earn recognition for their commitment to raising operational standards and providing a great environment for athletes and their families. For more information you can go to usafootball.com/excellence.
If coaches have any questions, they can contact [email protected].