COACHING (All of these tasks can are to be completed at registerusasoftball.com)
Coaches have compliance tasks to complete. Not every coach is required to complete every task. Not every state requires all tasks to be completed.
SafeSport
Background Check
Concussion
ACE (One coach per team)
Once you are completed with your training modules and get certificates or proof of completion you can upload them in your dashboard.
Go to your dashboard - https://www.mnsoftball.com/pages/dashboard
Click on the Compliance button next to your your name.
Click on the compliance certificate you are going to upload.
Click on Upload New File.
Click on upload arrow icon.
Browse to the location of the Birth Certificate on your computer or phone.
Enter the Document's Expiration Date.
Click "Upload Document".
Repeat this for all of your compliance certificates.
The best way to complete these tasks might be to follow the instruction document created by USA Softball which is below.
SAFESPORT - All Coaches
SafeSport training is required by all on field and in dugout personnel and is a Federal Law. SafeSport is abuse and misconduct prevention measure that raises member awareness of misconduct and abuse issues in sport.
SafeSport certificates will be available for you to download upon completion.
There is no cost for USA Softball member coaches. Anyone that is not a member of USA Softball will be charged $20.
SafeSport training is good for one (1) year upon completion.
USA Softball SafeSport How To Guide
BACKGROUND CHECKS - Assistant Coaches
Background checks are a critical component of any athlete protection program. A thorough background check of all individuals who engage in regular contact with minor athletes is the first step toward protecting those athletes. The welfare of young athletes should be a priority for all youth leagues and background checks help to provide parents, athletes, volunteers and coaches with peace of mind knowing that your league is taking proactive steps toward athlete protection.
All on field and in dugout personnel are required to successfully pass a background check.
Background checks cost $13. (send reciept and final check certificate to [email protected]) and they will be submitted for reimbursment.
All successful background checks expire on August 31.
ACE (ASPIRE, CHALLENGE, ENCOURAGE) Head Coaches
The ACE (Aspire, Challenge, Encourage) Coach Education Program is a coaching program, developed and designed to provide softball coaches of all levels – from beginning coaches to experienced veterans – an opportunity to be educated as a coach with a national softball organization.
Each youth team is required to have one (1) ACE certified coach.
ACE costs $28 per coach and has a background check bundled in the cost. Do not pay for a background check and then do ACE.
All ACE certificates expire on August 31.
ACE Coach Education can be taken at https://www.registerusasoftball.com/.
CONCUSSION - All Coaches
In 2011, the State of Minnesota passed a new law, requiring, among other things, that ALL youth athletic coaches and officials receive training on concussions.
By taking this free, online course and using what you learn, you will be well positioned to improve the culture of concussion. Your actions can help create a safe environment for young athletes so that they can stay healthy, active, and thrive – both on and off the playing field. We can help athletes stay active and healthy by knowing the facts about concussion and when it is safe for athletes to return to play.
Concussion certificates expire three (3) years from successful completion. Wisconsin coaches are NOT REQUIRED to take concussion training.
There are two places you can take concussion training.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
If you contact us for support the first thing we are going to do is direct you to the USA Softball SafeSport Guide. That will cover most of your issues.
Q: Can I appeal a failed background check?
A: Yes. Anyone failing a background check has the right to appeal within two (2) weeks of notification. We encourage the person appealing to get letters of recommendation from your association board.
Q: Can we use Trusted Coaches for our compliance resources?
A: Yes. But Minnesota Softball and USA Softball will not recognize it or approve it. We will accept Trusted Coaches concussion training certificates.
Q: I coach hockey and have been through SafeSport with USA Hockey. Do I need to retake this training for USA Softball?
A: No. Just send your SafeSport certificates to Dan Pfeffer at [email protected] and we will escalate it to USA Softball to mark you as completed.