Clearances & Training

YYSL requires the following clearances from all coaches and board members. Coaches must submit the documents when registering for each season.

  1. Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification Form (valid if signed in the past twelve (12) months)
  2. PA State Police Criminal Record Check (valid if issued in the past five (5) years)
  3. PA Child Abuse History Certification (valid if issued in the past five (5) years)

All coaches are required to complete the HEADS UP to Youth Sports: Online Training for Coaches course annually. This online course is available at no cost. The training module includes a series of videos followed by several questions which can be completed in about 30 minutes.

You will need to create an account to access the training module. For assistance creating an account, reference this document: How to Create a CDC Account

The training certificate is valid with YYSL for twelve (12) months.

Code of Conduct

As a coach in the York Youth Soccer League–
  1. I will teach and demonstrate good sportsmanship on and off the field.
  2. I will teach and demonstrate treating others with respect regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or ability.
  3. I will teach and demonstrate that engaging in verbal or physical threats or abuse is not acceptable.
  4. I will teach and demonstrate that confronting or having physical contact with another coach, parent, player, participant, official, or other attendee is unacceptable.
  5. I will teach and demonstrate behavior that does not endanger the health, safety, or well-being of any coach, parent, player, participant, official, or other attendee.
  6. I will teach and demonstrate that arguing with officials during gameplay is unacceptable.
  7. I will not participate in any YYSL event while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
  8. I will report incidents and injuries as required by the league.
  9. I will discuss any issues, questions, or concerns with the Division Commissioner.
  10. I will represent the league in a positive manner.
  11. I will inform the Division Commissioner if I cannot complete the season in my assigned coaching role and will coordinate the return or transfer of any coach equipment within five (5) days of my last practice or game.
I understand that violating this Code of Conduct may result in disciplinary action as determined by the YYSL Board or an authorized league official.
Rev. 11/17/2024

Contact your Division Commissioner with any questions or concerns.