COCHES CORNER
If you are interested in coaching for any of the LCYF Organizations, below are the league requirements that are needed prior to coaching at any level.
Step 1:
Obtain a bi-annual Background check through an accredited entity such as Sports Engine, USA Football, NCYS, etc.
A background obtained & cleared within the last 6 months for an employer or other sport organization can be accepted.
Background checks must be submitted and returned with the status of
CLEARED prior to form of coaching is persude.
Longview Cobras Background Link Below:
Step 2:
For Football:
Complete USA Football Certification:
Below are the steps. Important note where it says ORG NAME, that is where you fill in the name of the organization you will be coaching for.
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Step 1: or to USA Football account
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Step 2: Associate with Organization
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Located at the top of your dashboard, select Organizations
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Review and update 'Your Organizations'
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Unless already associated, under 'Find New Organizations', locate: (Name of your organization)
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Next to the organization, select 'Associate'
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Step 3: Purchase Youth Coach Course
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Go to
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Under "Youth Coach Course" click on "Learn More"
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Click on "Buy Course"
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Insert credit card info
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Click "Validate Price"
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You will be taken back to the Learning Center homepage, where you will select "Claim Course" under Youth Coach Course-Tackle or Youth Coach Course-Flag (whichever you plan to complete)
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Start Certification
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If there are issues, please contact USA Football via email at: support@usafootball.com
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Step 2:
For Cheer:
Complete USA Cheer Certification:
(if applicable to your organization-
may only be required for Head Coaches)
Below are the steps.
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Step 1: a USA Cheer account
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Step 2: Purchase Youth Coach Certification
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Go to Programs and select Youth/Rec Cheer
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Click on "USA Cheer Youth Coach Membership"
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Click on "Join"
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Click "Continue to Payment"
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Insert credit card info
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Click "Validate Price"
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Click "Confirm & Purchase"
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Start Certification
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Note:
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USA Cheer completes a background check Annually included in your membership.
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There is a separate cost every 2 years for the Youth Safety & Risk Management Course
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WIAA Stunting Certification:
In compliance with WIAA, IF your organization will be coaching and performing any stunting:
WIAA Handbook Q&A 23.5.10 mandates that “hands-on” stunt certification is required for all head cheer coaches.
Certifications are valid for (2) years.
Link below:
