Coaching credential process
All coaches — whether In-Town or Travel — must complete the required Massachusetts Youth Soccer credentials, which include:
- A CORI background check
- SafeSport Certification
- Concussion Training (CDC or equivalent)
- Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association (MYSA) Requirements All Coaches must register with MYSA to get your Coaching Credentials. You can visit the Adult Registration Process of MYSA for details.
Coaching Requirements
All coaches must register in the US Soccer Connect system and complete the requirements below before participating in the current season.
1. Registration & Profile
- Register as a new or returning user in US Soccer Connect
- Upload a current headshot photo (no group photos)
2. Background Checks
- Complete the CORI and National Background Check
- These are included in the registration process
- Do not enter any credit card information
- Do not complete background checks through the U.S. Soccer Learning CenterThese are not applicable for Massachusetts Youth Soccer adult participants
3. Required Training
- SafeSport Abuse Prevention TrainingCertificate should upload automatically after completion (may take a few minutes)
- Confirm completion in SportsConnect via your dashboard
- If needed, click “Get SafeSport Updates” at the top of the page
- CDC Heads Up Concussion TrainingUpload certificate after completion
- Required every 2 years
Registration/CORI for New Users (never registered previously in the system)
If you are a new user and have not previously registered, you will need to register as a New User by creating an account following the instructions with this link New User Help Guide
This will walk you through all the items listed above. Please make sure you have a headshot phot available to upload before starting registration.
Registration/CORI for Returning Users (you registered in the system a prior season)
If you previously coached and were registered with Mass Youth Soccer, then you should be able to register as a Returning User. Use this link Returning User Help Guide to login as a Returning User and follow the help guide for additional links to complete the training courses. Check your profile first to see what training requirements are needed.
SafeSport Abuse Prevention Training
Note: The Safe Sport Abuse Prevention training is an annual requirement, which means many people will have to take a refresher training if it was not recently completed. While the original training is lengthy ~90 minutes, the refresher training should only take about 25 minutes.
CDC Concussion Training
Note: The Concussion training is good for two years and after that will need to be retaken.
For the concussion training you need to first create an account for the CDC and then login to take the training. The training to take is the one for “Coaches”.
For New Coaches: Please print out your CORI acknowledgement form and that will be used to perform a quick one-time verification with your driver’s license. We can coordinate do that verification in person when picking up your credentials or online using FaceTime, Teams, or another virtual platform.
For All Coaches: Once your registration and CORI information/background check (if needed) are complete and submitted, you should receive an automated confirmation email. Picture credential cards will be distributed prior to the Season Start (date and time TBD) only if you have completed everything listed. Returning coaches should reuse their lanyards from last season and insert the new cards into the plastic sleeve. New coaches will receive a new sleeve and lanyard.
If you are having trouble registering, please read this Troubleshooting Guide.
You can also visit this FAQs page from Mass Youth Soccer’s webpage.
You can reach out to MYS Risk Management at myscori@use.startmail.com for any general questions, if you need assistance uploading the certificates, or to coordinate the verification.
Thank You, Coaches!
Every successful season starts with the dedication and passion of our volunteer coaches.
Thank you for giving your time, energy, and heart to Mansfield Youth Soccer — you are the foundation of our players’ success and love for the game.
