Coach/Team Manager
Finding Inspiration in Every Player
Holding players accountable is uncomfortable. But having players fail because you won't coach, confront or correct them is unacceptable.
-Gary Curneen
Respect the Referees
Soccer is a game
The referees are often children & Human
Have Fun and enjoy your players experience
Mistakes will be made
Without a referee there is no game
Referees have the last Call
Penalties for Ref Abuse Effective Immediately
PENALTY OVERVIEW
This is in effect March 2025 (NOW)
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U.S. Soccer is asking EVERYONE to do their part by knowing the rules, embodying behaviors that represent the best of everyone, and reporting ref abuse.
Please watch the video below to get a better understanding of how reporting and penalties will be viewed and sanctions taken.
This is for EVERYONE - Parents, Players, Club Staff, Referees, and League Administrators. No one is excluded. Make the pitch an enjoyable fun place to be for all.
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#RESPECTTHECALL #USSOCCER
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Profile Requirements
Your Coach/ Team Manager profile will have 3 requirements under USYS (South Texas Youth Soccer Association along with 2 requirements for Alamo Area Youth Soccer Association). that need to be complete and showing fulfilled before you can be on any sideline/practice with the players. This is located on your dashboard when logging in. Pay attention to your Expiration Month & Year
Everyone must complete the next SAFESPORT course on 6/1/2025 for the 25/26 seasonal year, along with Background check if showing expired.
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Safe Sport is now on a FIXED date to which we will all expire at the same time every year (5/31) You will be required to take another course on June 1
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You must complete only 1 of the courses below on a yearly basis, in the following order
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1) Safe Sport Trained - US Soccer Federation (90 min) Complete First
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2) Refresher 1 : Recognizing and reporting misconduct - U.S. Soccer (30 min) - Complete 2nd year
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3) Refresher 2: Preventing Misconduct - U.S. Soccer (30 min) - Complete Third Year
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4) Refresher 3: Creating a Positive Sports Environment - U.S. (30 min) - Complete 4th year
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Once you have completed all 4 start back over with safe sport trained
Heads Up Concussion Course
Requirement only needs to be taken once, at this time, but required for an adult to receive their participation pass.
