Coaching Requirements

NYSA Coaches Resources

Thank you for volunteering to coach with NYSA!

As a member of the Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association, NYSA adheres to all MA Safe Soccer coaching requirements.

Every volunteer coach must complete an annual Mass Youth Soccer Adult Registration, required background check clearances, and two mandatory safety training courses before taking the field.

The total time commitment is typically 30-90 minutes, depending on whether you’re a new or returning coach.

Please complete the following four tasks before the season begins:

Mass Youth Soccer Adult Registration

Required: Every Year

Massachusetts CORI & NBGC Approvals

Required: Every 3 Years

SafeSport Abuse Prevention Training

Required: Every year; full course, then annual refresher

Concussion Awareness Training

Required: Every 2 Years

How to Complete Your Coaching Requirements

Step 1
Complete your Mass Youth Soccer Adult Registration

Click here to create or log into your Sports Connect account and complete your Mass Youth Soccer Adult Registration, which includes both your CORI and national background (NBGC) checks.

New coaches only: At the end of the process, print the CORI Agreement Form and then scan or take a photo and send it to TBD along with a copy of your driver’s license. TBD will follow up with next steps to verify your identity in person or by Zoom or FaceTime.

Returning coaches: You do not need to send in this form again once it's on file and still valid.

Step 2
Complete the required training courses

Click here to complete your SafeSport Abuse Prevention and Concussion Awareness ("Introduction to Safe and Healthy Playing Environments") courses in the U.S. Soccer Learning Center.

Use the same name and email you used in Sports Connect so that your completions match your Mass Youth Soccer record.

Step 3
Confirm you're cleared to coach

After you’ve completed your registration and trainings, log back into your Sports Connect account to make sure everything is up to date.