Coaches and Volunteers: Adult Participant Registration & Risk Management Requirements


Thank you for volunteering with WYSA! We appreciate your time and commitment to the sport and our players.

 

US Soccer requires all volunteers to complete a series of registrations and trainings before stepping on the field for practice or games. These requirements have been established by federal, state, and local organizations and are intended to protect players and volunteers alike. 

All soccer-related registrations should be completed using the same legal first and last name and email address; this will ensure auto verification of required training when possible. Please refer to your government-issued ID card. 

You will be asked to upload a headshot photo that is of passport quality (no sunglasses, hats, busy background, or other people/family members in the photo). 

Requirements to Complete Each Year

1. Westborough Youth Soccer Association Adult registration for this soccer year 

  • Click HERE to register
     

Returning participants, make sure to use the same email address/account login details as previous years.

 

2. Mass Youth Soccer Adult Registration for this soccer year and run your CORI

Returning participants, make sure to use the same email address/account login details as previous years.

Verify registration history, risk status and risk expiration date

Print your Cori Acknowledgement Form

Find required training links and check validity of trainings

Update personal information

If you have trouble registering with MYSA (ex: duplicate accounts, issues logging in), contact Sports Connect Support. Click this link for priority service or call (855) 703-2558.

  • New volunteers/coaches need to have their CORI verified by the Westborough Risk Manager. Please print your CORI form and then email ([email protected]) to set up an appointment. Print your CORI forms and have a government-issued ID on hand. 

Instructions to print your CORI Acknowledgement Form:

In Mass Youth Soccer, click on 'MyAccount' on the top right.

Select the "Applications" tab.

Next to ADULT/CORI Registration, click on 'Receipt & Forms'. The document that pops up is your CORI Acknowledgement Form.

 

3. US SOCCER Training requirements that must be met prior to participating

ONLY training in phase 1 is required

  1. SafeSport Abuse Prevention Training – annual requirement
     
  2. Intro to Safe & Healthy Playing Environments, a.k.a. Concussion Awareness training – every 2 years

 

Additional Resources

Mass Youth Soccer adult participants SHOULD NOT submit background checks through the U.S. Soccer Learning Center (unless you are required to do so by a different organization like MSRC). U.S. Soccer Learning Center background checks are NON-REFUNDABLE. 

  1. Registration Video Tutorial – Slimmed down version
  2. All adult participant requirements and help guides including contact information are located on the Adult Registration webpage.

Credentials (lanyards): 

  • After all coaching requirements are completed, the WYSA Risk Manager will be able to print a credential lanyard, valid for one soccer year, and coordinate pick-up through email.
  • All coaches must complete the registration and training requirements in order to be issued a valid credential. Credentials are required to coach and must be presented to the referees on game days.
  • Credentials should also be available during practices

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: I think I've finished all of the requirements, why aren't I cleared?
A: 90% of the emails we receive are related to Mass Youth Soccer's ANNUAL registration requirement. This means that every year you must register with MYSA (even if you registered last year, you MUST register again this year). To do so, click this link:
Register with MYSA

For questions concerning your participation status with WYSA please contact the Risk Manager at [email protected]. Please remember that the Risk Manager cannot see your profile until you register with Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association. 

 

Coach’s Pledge

This pledge is required for Travel Coaches and is optional for In-Town Coaches. Please review the WYSA's pledge  and submit a signed form to [email protected]. This is an annual pledge (one time per season) that must be signed by one coach per team. 

Please review the Adult Participation Agreement / Release of Liability for important information. 

 

Helpful links

 

Game day information

Please remember to bring your coach's lanyard (or show an online photo of the actual card) and two copies of your roster. Questions should be directed to your age director, the Coaching Director [email protected] or the Registrar [email protected].

Thank you for volunteering with WYSA! We hope you have a great season!