✅UYSA Required Certificates for Club coach's
All Coach's and Assistant Coach's must complete the following certifications:
📤 Uploading Certificates: Upload your certificates to your profile using one of the following methods:
🎓 Coaching License Requirements
All coaches must hold the appropriate license for their coaching position.
See UYSA Coaching Education Page for more info
License Types
Note: Team managers are not required to have a coaching license.
Steps for Coaches Without a License
Applying for a Coaching Waiver: If you have not completed the required Grassroots course or signed up for an available course, you need to apply for a waiver:
All Coach's and Assistant Coach's must complete the following certifications:
- 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.
- Concussion Training
- Choose one of the following UYSA-approved courses:
- Duration: Approximately 30 minutes.
- Requirement: Must be completed annually before participating in practices and games.
📤 Uploading Certificates: Upload your certificates to your profile using one of the following methods:
- Method 1 Sports Connect ( https://leagues.bluesombrero.com/northutahcountysoccer)
- Log in to your account
- Click on Volunteer tab on the left
- Click on the checkbox of the Certificate you want, press renew or update
- A new window will open where you can upload your certificate.
- Method 2 Affinity: Directions coming
🎓 Coaching License Requirements
All coaches must hold the appropriate license for their coaching position.
See UYSA Coaching Education Page for more info
License Types
- USSF D License: Required to be a head coach for U14–U19 Premier 1 and 2 levels.
- Grassroots Licenses: Allows coaching competitive teams in any age group or play level, except head coach in U14–U19 Premier 1 and 2 levels.
- 11v11 (in-person)
- 9v9 (in-person)
- 7v7 (in-person)
- Waivers:
- Spring Waiver: Valid for one season only; no extensions.
- Fall Waiver: Valid for one season only; no extensions.
Note: Team managers are not required to have a coaching license.
Steps for Coaches Without a License
- Create or log into your account in the U.S. Soccer Learning Center.
- Complete the free 20-minute "Introduction to Grassroots" course (a prerequisite for other courses).
- 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.
- 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.
Applying for a Coaching Waiver: If you have not completed the required Grassroots course or signed up for an available course, you need to apply for a waiver:
- Complete the "Introduction to Grassroots" course in the U.S. Soccer Learning Center.
- Pay the $25 U.S. Soccer Grassroots License waiver fee here.
- Complete the License Waiver Application.
- Email the completed application to Jenni Breckenridge at [email protected].
- Allow 48 business hours for processing.
- There is no need to send a copy of the certificate.