Updated April 2026
All team volunteers (Head Coach, Assistant Coach, Team Manager, Team Treasurer, Team Trainer) that work directly with the players or have access to player information are required to:
- Register with HSA Select
- Complete Federal/State required training certifications (required annually)
- Complete a background check (required annually)
Overview
- Create a HSA Select account and register as a volunteer coach/manager/treasurer (HSA Select Website - My Account - Volunteer) in your desired age group
- Create a US Soccer Learning Center account
- Complete SafeSport training (or confirm training is current)
- Complete Introduction to Safe and Healthy Playing Environments (Concussion & SCA) training (or confirm training is current)
- Request Risk Management Application (RMA)
Detailed steps to complete the training and request a RMA are available with this download:
https://washingtonyouthsoccer.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Master_Association-Connect_State_Compliance.pdf
IMPORTANT INFO (Slide 2)
- You must complete the training certifications before submitting your background check
- Complete all training certifications in the US Soccer Learning Center (LC). Including returning Coaches, Volunteers, Employees, and Board Members. (returning coaches/vol: see Slide 3)
- Complete all SSN background checks through US Soccer Connect (aka Affinity).
- Integration between US Soccer Connect and the US Soccer Learning Center (LC) requires an exact match of legal first and last name, date of birth and email address for the 2 system to sync and the training courses and verifications to upload to your profile.
- The LC training courses DOES NOT produce downloadable certificates
READ ME - If you are a returning coach/volunteer (Slide 3)
(If you are a new coach/volunteer go to Slide 22.)
A) Once you create an LC profile with your matching first name, last name, DOB, and email address, the LC will search for your previously completed SafeSport training.
B) If your SafeSport certifications locate a match, your previous training will update your LC profile automatically.
There is no cost for an individual to do a background check in Washington Youth Soccer.
DO NOT PAY FOR A BACKGROUND CHECK.