Behind Every Great Athlete Is a Coach Who Cares Deeply.
Being a USASF Member Coach is about so much more than requirements and credentials.
Membership is about being part of a community that helps safeguard athletes, support coaches, and strengthen the sport we all love.
You are the steady voice before athletes take the floor.
The person helping build confidence after hard practices, setbacks, and big wins.
The mentor who athletes remember long after the season ends.
That matters to us.
Annual Coach Membership: $75
Need help with registration or renewal? Our Member Registration Guide has step-by-step instructions for completing the registration or renewal process. You can also email our member support team at support@usasf.net.
Included with your USASF Coach Membership
- Connection to a nationwide network of coaches who understand the dedication, heart, and responsibility that comes with this role.
- Access to all USASF sanctioned competitions that bring our community together all season long.
- The opportunity for higher level teams to earn bids to The Cheerleading Worlds® and The Dance Worlds™ championships.
- A nationally standardized background screening with verified identification, helping families feel confident in the adults leading their athletes.
- Abuse prevention training focused on creating safer, more supportive environments where athletes can thrive.
- Access to the USASF Coach App for skill legality review.
- Opportunities to grow professionally through official Cheer and/or Dance credentialing pathways.
- Recognition in the USASF Adult Directory showing your completed credentialing, background screening, and abuse prevention training.
- $5 million catastrophic accident insurance coverage during supervised practices and sanctioned events for added peace of mind.
- Exclusive discounts and savings through the USASF Member Perks Program.
More Than a Membership. A Community That Stands Behind You.
When families see a USASF Member Coach, they know their athletes are being guided by someone who meets nationally recognized standards for safety, accountability, and education.
But beyond that, they know their child is learning from someone who chose to invest in doing things the right way.
From tiny first practices to championship moments, USASF supports the coaches who give so much of themselves to this sport every single day.
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 screening with a no alerts 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 screening?
You will be prompted to submit a background screening during the registration or renewal process at no added cost.
How long does a background screening take?
Background screening determinations typically post to the coach's profile within 7-10 days.
I still haven’t received a background screening 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 screening. 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.netto 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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