Coaches Information

USAW Coaching Requirements for the 2022-2023 Season:

**New Coaches**

• In order to be in the wrestling room or be matside at the tournaments you must obtain a USAW Leadership Membership Card.

• You will need to set up an account through USAW Membership Website.

• The cost of the card is $45 and payable online to USAWrestling. You have the option of purchasing a plastic card for $10 but it is not required.

• You must complete a background check every other year (this is currently free) and take an online course called Safe Sport (This is also free). This course it supposed to be a one time course with refresher courses every year. Once you set up your profile you will see red dots under Background Check and Safe Sport. Click on the dots and it will direct you to the appropriate website to complete the tasks.

• When you order your card please make sure your club affiliation is Valley Center Wrestling Club.

• Please email vckwc@yahoo.com when you have completed the steps and received your card. (Online card is fine)

**Existing Coaches**

• You will need to order your USAW Leadership Memebership Card through USAW Membership Website.

• If you took Safe Sport in the 2021-2022 season you will need to take a short refresher course. If you took Safe Sport in the 2020-2021 season you will have to retake Safe Sport. The course is different now and not just a series of videos. It is more interactive. When you login to your USAW Membership account and click on the red dot under Safe Sport it will take you to the appropriate course.

• Background Checks are still free and need to be completed bi-annually.

• More information on requirements can be found on the USAWKS website.