January 29, 2019
The
purpose of this communication is to provide an update to our affiliated member organizations regarding online training concerning child abuse prevention, which is offered through the U.S. Center for SafeSport. This training, referred to as “Core SafeSport Training,” consists of three modules: (1) Sexual Misconduct Awareness Education; (2) Mandatory Reporting; and (3) Emotional & Physical Misconduct. As a reminder, this “Core SafeSport Training” is available at no cost, using an access code.
MSYSA is pleased to report that our current registration provider, GotSoccer, has recently integrated with SafeSport. This allows coaches and managers to initiate the online training from within their GotSoccer coach or manager account. More information about accessing the training is available
at this link
.
Upon completion of the three (3) modules of the “Core SafeSport Training,” an individual will have met the “SafeSport Trained” requirement and will be able to download a certificate of completion. Additionally, this completion will be reflected in the individual’s coach and/or manager account(s) within GotSoccer. “SafeSport Trained” completions for coaches and managers can also be tracked by the club, league, and MSYSA so that administrators can monitor compliance.
As relayed in previous communications, US Soccer recently adopted a new Athlete and Participant Safety Policy. As part of this policy, MSYSA must incorporate several components into our overall Risk Management Program. US Soccer requires that its Organization Members (e.g., MSYSA) issue the new policies by February 14, 2019, to effect compliance on or before September 1, 2019. MSYSA anticipates distributing a new Athlete and Participant Safety Program, as part of our overall Risk Management Program, by February 14, 2019.
Please be advised that while the completion of the “Core SafeSport Training” is currently recommended, all MSYSA Adult Members will be required to meet the “SafeSport Trained” requirement on or before September 1, 2019, as part of the new Athlete and Participant Safety Program. Please share this information with your MSYSA affiliated Adult
Members.
MSYSA will continue to provide you updates on any new or anticipated future changes to our rules and policies.
Sincerely,
Thomas Faro
Executive Director
