For more information on SafeSport visit our SafeSport Page.
Adult Athlete Training and Screening Resources: 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 – click here
Background Check Instructions – click here
CDC Heads Up Instructions – click here
SafeSport Instructions – click here
Risk Management Tracking Instructions (for Club Administrators) – click here
RM Template Email – click here (document download)
How to access your Risk Management Card – click here
How to upload a SafeSport Certificate – click here
How to upload a CDC Heads Up Certificate – click here
Risk Management Voucher Information – click here
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.