Thank you so much for your interest in coaching in the WWPSA Recreation League. Your coaching will help the children in our community learn soccer and have fun while doing it. To ensure the safety of our children, there are three federally required steps that need to be completed as outlined below:

• Background Check
• Concussion Training
• SafeSport Abuse Prevention Certificate

Note: You will need to furnish your driver’s license number and social security number during this process. Please feel free to email   with any questions.

1. Create your account and trigger the background check by following the instructions in the short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRGTTrqnYko&feature=youtu.be. Here are a couple additional notes as you watch the video:
   1. At ~40 secs in the video, choose Recreational
   2. At ~1:10 in the video, it says to ensure your ID number matches what has been provided.  Choose the option for West Windsor/Plainsboro (with an associated ID number) 
2. Complete both SafeSport and Concussion training. Here are the instructions to complete both certs. Make sure you save them to your computer as you will need to upload them after you are done. You do not have to complete either course in one sitting; you should be able to log in at a later time and pick up where you left off.

SAFESPORT (2 hours):  To access the initial training (SafeSport account) or take the refresher course, click the link below.

First-Time Registration

1. Please use the following instructions to create aSafeSport Trained account and access the core training.  
2. Use this link: http://safesporttrained.org/?KeyName=tsVWe36Xa6PS3b5NzOug
3. Complete information on “Sign Up” page.  
4. If prompted, log in to the new account you just created.  
5. Click on “Menu” and select “Catalog.”
6. Click the Start button for “SafeSport Trained – U.S. Soccer Federation” to complete the course.
7. Upload your certificate of completion to the NJYS Registration Platform.  

Accessing the training through the link above will automatically enroll the user in US Soccer Federation’s SafeSport course offerings upon completion of the sign-up process. An “Enrollment Key” is not needed, nor provided for training access.  Note: The US Center for SafeSport prohibits this access link from being posted publicly on any website or social media page. 

Annual Refresher Course

Due to the Center for SafeSport’s transition to a new training platform called Absorb in December of 2021, a new password is required. Please follow the below instructions to gain access to your SafeSport refresher trainings and course history.

Please note that everyone will need to do a refresher annually before the start of the Fall season.

1. Initiate the “Forgot Password” Process on the new SafeSport Platform: https://safesporttrained.org/#/forgot-password
2. Check your email to access the unique password reset link.  
3. Create a new password for your SafeSport account.
4. Review and accept the on-screen Terms & Conditions for the software.  
5. Click on “Menu” and select “Catalog.”
6. Click the Start button for the next available “SafeSport Refresher – U.S. Soccer Federation” course.
7. Upload your certificat of completion to the NJYS Registration Plaform

You can choose out of the refresher courses you see.  You only need to complete 1 each year.

CONCUSSION TRAINING (1 hour): A coach must complete the one-time concussion training through CDC Heads Up! or NFHS. Click the link below to take the course.

https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/youthsports/training/index.html

Now to finish up:

1. Log into the website with the account you created to: https://njysa.sportsaffinity.com/.
2. Click on Certificates and upload both your SafeSport and Concussion certificate in the appropriate areas.
3. Although not required for rec coaches, upload your coaching certificate if you have it.

Congratulations! You have successfully completed all your training and background check.