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USFL Coaches Guide

In US Fight League, a Coach is a person responsible for the direction, instruction, and training of a youth athlete to compete in a Pankration competition. Because they have a tremendous influence on a young athlete, we ask Coaches to uphold the honor and dignity of our profession by treating the athlete with the utmost respect at all times while fostering an environment of fun and respect for others. All Coaches are expected to be a Guardian for their Athletes and have high regard for their overall well-being by playing an active role in the prevention of drug, alcohol, and tobacco use in our youth athletes.

All Adults with authority over minors must compete SafeSport Compliant training as part of their licensing. The USFL uses Abuse Prevention Systems but will accept also SafeSport training & Background from another federation.

Prevention, Detection & Reporting of Child Abuse

  • Never create an unobserved One-on-One interaction with a youth athlete. This is the key preventive measure against sexual assaults and claims.
  • You are a mandatory reporter and must report suspicion of child abuse to 911 within 24hrs of occurrence and specifically ask if follow-up is required.
  • Complete criminal background check & all required safety training.

FEDERAL LEGISLATION – PREVENTING CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE IN YOUTH SPORT

Coach Licensing

Licensing with Background and Abuse Prevention Training – (Background and ABS training is a bi annual requirement)

*Certain Criminal Convictions of Violence may require a waiver to proceed with Licensing. See the Criminal Conviction Wavier for more information.

You may bypass background and abuse prevention training  if the following requirements are met from another federation:

  • Proof of Completed/Passed a Criminal Background check with the past year.
  • Provide a Certificate/ Documented proof of completion of one of the following within the past year:
    > Safe Sport Certificate
    > Mandatory Reporter Certificate
    > Abuse Prevention Certificate
    > Darkness to Light Certificate

Before bypassing background and abuse prevention training please Email Certificates/ Proof to jon@fightleague.org

Note: a link to a complete Criminal Background Check and Abuse Prevention Systems Training will be emailed after registering and completing other requirements within the SportsEngine website. Please check your SPAM email if not seen within 24 hours of registering.