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HomeRisk Management Resources

Risk Management Resources

For more information on SafeSport visit our SafeSport Page.

Adult Athlete Training and Screening Resources: Click here
Minor Coach Request Form: Click here

If you are a coach, manager, or other youth soccer volunteer, please review the instructions below and/or contact your club or league for help getting started with your Risk Management certifications (background check, SafeSport Training, and CDC Heads Up concussion training).

If you are a club or league administrator with a risk management question or concern, please contact Ryan Theisen via email.

GotSport Risk Management Help Guides

GotSport Risk Management FAQs
Background Check Instructions
CDC Heads Up Instructions
SafeSport Instructions
Risk Management Tracking Instructions (for Club Administrators)
RM Template Email
How to access your Risk Management Card
How to upload a SafeSport Certificate
How to upload a CDC Heads Up Certificate
Risk Management Voucher Information

Player Safety:

US Youth Soccer – Concussion Notification Form
US Soccer Heat & Hydration Guidelines: Read Memo, US Soccer Heat Guidelines
US Soccer Recognize to Recover – Environmental Conditions
National Weather Service Lightning Brochure
Concussion Prevention
MSYSA Memo- Player Concussions

Risk Management for Organizations:

Managing the Ultimate Risk
Incident Report (Example Only)
Living Through a Lawsuit
CPSC Guidelines for Movable Soccer Goals
MSYSA Goal Safety Video
Sexual Abuse and Molestation Policies and Procedures
Land/Facility Use Agreement
US Youth Soccer Risk Management (Beyond Safe)
Website Risk Management for Youth Organizations
Creating a Culture of Safety
Youth Soccer Insurance Claims 2012
Risk Management Aspects of Running a Soccer Tournament

Coaches and Parents:

Steps to Link Risk Management to GotSoccer Account
Soccer In a Digital World
Soccer Coaches Safety Checklist
CDC – Heads Up Concussion In Youth Sports
Hotel Safety Tips for Tournaments

Other Resources:

CPR Resources
First Aid Resources

If you would like to view presentations, documentation and articles regarding various risk management topics, please visit US Youth Soccer’s Risk Management Resource Center.

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