✅UYSA Required Certificates for AA coach's
All Coach's and Assistant Coach's must complete the following certifications:
  1. SafeSport Training
    • New Users: Create an account at SafeSport Trained
    • Existing Users: Log in and reset your password if necessary.
    • Note: Certificates completed in the current year are valid through the following spring season.
  2. Concussion Training

📤 Uploading Certificates: Upload your certificates to your profile using one of the following methods:
  • Method 1 Sports Connect ( https://leagues.bluesombrero.com/northutahcountysoccer)
    1. Log in to your account
    2. Click on Volunteer tab on the left
    3. Click on the checkbox of the Certificate you want, press renew or update
    4. A new window will open where you can upload your certificate.
  • Method 2 Affinity: Directions coming
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🎓 Coaching License Requirements
Coaching Licenses or certificates are not required of AA coach's. However, however, they are strongly recommended. Particularly the grassroots course.
UYSA information on Coach Training date and availability
License Types
  • USSF D License: Required to be a head coach for U14–U19 Premier 1 and 2 levels.
  • Grassroots Licenses:
    • 11v11 (in-person)
    • 9v9 (in-person)
    • 7v7 (in-person)

Note: Team managers are not required to have a coaching license.
Steps for Coaches Without a License
  1. Create or log into your account in the U.S. Soccer Learning Center.
  2. Complete the free 20-minute "Introduction to Grassroots" course (a prerequisite for other courses).
  3. Complete one online Grassroots course relevant to your team's age group (7v7, 9v9, or 11v11; $25 fee).
    • Note: The 4v4 online course does not qualify a coach for the competition gaming league.
  4. Register for the waitlist of two corresponding in-person Grassroots courses hosted by the same entity.
    • Each course costs $60, totaling $120.
    • If no courses are available, join the notification list to receive an email when registration opens.