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COACH MEMBERSHIP

What is Coach Membership?

Guiding athletes in their passion is a deeply fulfilling experience. USASF offers a wealth of resources to help you mentor young athletes effectively. We aim to enhance your knowledge and coaching skills so you can provide the best support possible.

As a USASF coach, you’ll have exclusive access to vital resources, including abuse prevention education, background screenings, rules and progression videos, coach credentialing, and enrichment programs. These tools are designed to elevate your coaching journey and uphold professionalism and safety in the All Star community.

USASF coach membership is guided by The USASF Code of Conduct & Compliance, which establishes our standards. Our commitment to these standards is evident in our strengthened application requirements and core curricula.

Let’s begin this journey together!


USASF Coach Member Agreement

MEMBERSHIP

Annual Membership Fee:  $75

Membership Term
The membership term runs June 1 of the current year through May 31 of the following year. No prorated options are available. Membership purchases are non-refundable and non-transferrable. 
APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP
Need help with registration or renewal?
Click here for a Guide to the Member Experience with step-by-step instructions for completing the registration/renewal process.
Our team is available should you need further assistance. Please email support@usasf.net.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Acceptance of the Coach Agreement
  • Adhere to The Code of Conduct & Compliance
  • Proof of Identity
  • Background Screening
  • Abuse Prevention Education

BENEFITS

  1. Access to USASF sanctioned competitions
  2. JDP background checks with verified identification at no added cost
  3. Abuse prevention training at no added cost
  4. Use of USASF Coach app through which videos of skills may be submitted to verify legality
  5. Opportunity for written testing for cheer and/or dance credentialing
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6. Inclusion in the USASF All Star Adult Directory with designations for building and tumbling credentialing, background screening green light determination and abuse prevention training

7. Accident insurance coverage — $5 million catastrophic accident insurance. Coverage only applies to on-site practices and competitions at USASF-sanctioned competitions and at supervised practices and instruction in member clubs.

8. Enrollment in the USASF Member Perks Program.

9. Inclusion in USASF Adult Participant Directory

    ATHLETE PROTECTION

    USASF knows the All Star community thrives when we can provide positive and nurturing environments for our athletes in training and in competition. Promoting environments free from abuse and misconduct help shape a child’s future for many years to come. The policies outlined in the USASF Code of Conduct & Compliance (THE CODE) are intended to reduce, monitor and govern the areas where potential abuse and misconduct might occur.

    USASF Coach Members must abide by

    USASF coach member applicants must complete: 

    • Background screening: Green light status issued by JDP with an expiration date of May 31 of the current membership term.

    • Abuse prevention education: Training with an expiration date of May 31 of the current membership term.

    COACH CREDENTIALING

    USASF prioritizes athlete safety through rigorous coach credentialing which reinforces coaches' skills in guiding athletes through proper skill progressions. This comprehensive credentialing process requires that coaches are familiar with the required skills at various levels as well as the ability to demonstrate how these skills may be taught. In addition, each applicant must have an understanding of essential safety topics including concussion management, cardiac issues and overheating. By equipping coaches with this crucial knowledge, the USASF helps athletes receive instruction that supports their development and well-being.

    NOTE:  Cheer coaches attending The Cheerleading World Championship are required to be credentialed in either building, tumbling or both, up to the level in which their team competes.
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    LEGALITY VIDEO REVIEW

    To support competition readiness, the USASF offers the Legality Video Review process. USASF member coaches can submit videos through the USASF Coach app for assessment by certified legality officials, who evaluate compliance with USASF rules for skills, stunts, and lifts. This helps teams prepare and upholds safety and legality standards in the sport.

    FAQs

    PAYMENT INFORMATION
    How much does a coach membership cost?
    The all-inclusive coach membership fee is $75 per term/season. This fee includes your membership, 12-month background screen monitoring, abuse prevention education and all written credentialing tests. 

    How often do I have to renew my coach membership?
    Membership must be renewed each term/season. The membership term/season is June 1 - May 31 regardless of when you join or renew. Prorated memberships are not available.

    How do I pay for my coach account?
    • Go to USASFmembers.net and use the appropriate box to either RENEW or CREATE a membership. 
    • You will be prompted through a series of steps, including club selection before reaching the payment screen. 

    Can my club pay my coach membership fee?
    Yes. Your club has the option to pay your coach membership fee through their club portal. However, you must log in to your own coach profile to confirm your personal information, complete your background check and abuse prevention education.

    Oops! I was double-charged. How do I get a refund?
    Contact support@USASF.net. Please provide your first and last name and DOB and forward your receipts to verify the double charge. 

    I am the club owner. Do I need to pay for a coach membership too?
    Yes, all club owners must pay the $75 coach membership fee. The coach fee covers the cost of the background check, abuse prevention education and written credentialing.
    FORGOT LOGIN, PASSWORD RESET
    I have forgotten my username and/or password. What should I do?
       - Log in at usasfmembers.net.
       - Use the FORGOT PASSWORD option and a reset email will be sent to you.
       - If you can’t remember the email address associated with the account or have other issues, contact support@usasf.net and provide your athlete’s name and DOB.
    I have requested a password reset but I have not received the email. I've even checked in my spam folder. What do I do now?
       - Please add membership@usasfmembers.net to your address book (contact list). 
       - Log in to your account and use the FORGOT PASSWORD option again. 
       - If you continue to have issues, contact support@usasf.net.
    I no longer use the email address that is associated with my account. How can I change my email address/username?
       - Please contact support@usasf.net. Provide the athlete name, DOB, current email address and the email address you prefer.    
    EDITING ACCOUNT PROFILE
    My gender or birthdate is listed wrong in my profile. How do I get this corrected?
    Email support@usasf.net and include a copy of your government-issued photo ID so we can make appropriate corrections.

    How do I correct the spelling of my name?
    • Users may edit the preferred name only. 
    • From your coach profile: go to MY PROFILE > MY ACCOUNT > EDIT. 
    • Make the correction to the preferred name and SAVE.
    If the legal first or last name needs correcting, contact support@usasf.net.

    How do I update the home address or phone number in my membership profile?
    • From your coach profile: go to MY PROFILE > MY ACCOUNT > EDIT. 
    • Make corrections as needed and SAVE.
    If you need further help, email support@usasf.net. 

    The information in my profile is incorrect. It shows that I am a male, born in 1985 and live in Arizona. What should I do?
    This means the information from the default setting has not been verified or corrected. This also may happen when a club owner creates a club account and fails to verify their coach profile information. Users may only edit the preferred name, address and phone number. 
    • From your coach profile: go to MY PROFILE > MY ACCOUNT > EDIT. 
    • Make corrections as needed and SAVE.
    • To edit gender or DOB, email support@usasf.net.

    I just got married (or divorced). I need to change the last name in my profile.
    Email support@usasf.net with the existing name in your account profile. Include a copy of your driver’s license (or other government-issued ID) with your new last name.
    MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
    What is required to apply for USASF coach membership?
    The application for coach membership includes:
    • paid membership fee of $75,
    • background check with a green light determination, and
    • abuse prevention education completed.

    Why does my account still say ineligible? I’ve successfully completed all of the requirements listed above.
    Log in to your account and click the PROCEED TO DASHBOARD button if visible. This should take you to your dashboard where you’ll see your eligibility status.
    If you need further help, email support@usasf.net.

    BACKGROUND SCREENINGS
    How do I complete my coach background check?
    You will be prompted to submit a background check during the registration or renewal process at no added cost.

    How long does a background check take?
    Background screening determinations typically post to the coach's profile within 7-10 days.

    I still haven’t received a background check result and it’s been a while. What should I do?
    Please email greenlight@usasf.net for a status check.

    I’m having trouble submitting my background check. What should I do?
    Please email greenlight@usasf.net.
    CLUB AFFLIATION
    How do I associate my coach account to my current club?
    To ADD a club:
    • Log in to your coach account.
    • Go to MY PROFILE > DASHBOARD > see CURRENT CLUB.
    • Click FIND to search your club by name and request to be added. 
    • Let your club administrator know that you have requested to add.

    To CHANGE clubs:
    • From the DASHBOARD, see CURRENT CLUB.
    • Click DROP > FIND to search for your new club and request to be added.
    • Let your club administrator know that you have requested to add.

    I coach at more than one club. Can I use the same membership?
    Yes, you only need one membership and can be affiliated as a coach with multiple clubs. Please contact support@usasf.net or your regional director to link your coach membership to additional clubs. It’s essential that you are listed on the rosters as a coach for each team and club you plan to accompany in the warm-up room.

    My profile shows that I am invited to join a club and is asking me to accept or deny the request. What does this mean?
    This means that your club administrator has sent you a specific invite to join the club vs. you requesting to add yourself. Click ACCEPT if you wish to associate with this club. If you are unfamiliar with the club shown, it is likely the invite was sent in error as some coaches have similar names. In this case, click DENY.

    I am a coach and also an athlete - do I need separate memberships?
    No. You have the ability to create a new profile within your coach account. This includes creating a new athlete account for yourself or one for your minor child.
    • Log in to your COACH account.
    • From the drop down menu under your name, click CREATE NEW ACCOUNT.
    • Choose the type of account you wish to create.
    • Follow the prompts to complete the new profile and pay.
    • If creating an athlete account for yourself, any current background check from your coach account will be shared with the new account.

    Can I merge my existing athlete account or my minor child’s athlete account with my coach account?
    Yes. To MERGE an existing athlete account under one login:
    • Log in to your COACH account.
    • From the drop down menu under your name, click MERGE MY OTHER ACCOUNT..
    • Enter the email address of the athlete account you wish to merge > SUBMIT REQUEST.
    • Your request will be reviewed and confirmed by a USASF support team member.

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