What is Safe Sport?
The U.S. Center for SafeSport is an independent nonprofit 501 (c)(3) committed to building a sport community where participants can work and learn together free of emotional, physical and sexual abuse and misconduct. Explore our site to learn more about our work and read reports detailing the support we provide to athletes through response and resolution protocols, policies and prevention education frameworks promoting safer sport environments across the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement.
| Requirement | Completed By |
|---|---|
| Background Check | Adult Participants |
| Lindsay's Law | Players/parents, coaches |
| Concussions (Return to Play)* | Players/parents, coaches |
| SafeSport | Adult Participants |
Who is Required to be Safe Soccer Compliant?
- Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches
- GSA Board Members
- Adult Referees
How to Complete the Safe Soccer Requirements
Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches – please follow the instructions below. For complete details on Ohio’s Safe Soccer policies, see Safe Soccer – Ohio Soccer Association
Step 1: Register to Coach
Step 2: Complete all Coaching Requirements
- Log into GotSport (if you don’t know your password, select “Forgot Password?”)
- From your profile, add a photo if required
- Reconfirm your DOB is correct
- PC Users: Click on Dashboard in the upper left corner to access your OSA risk
- Mobile Device Users: Click the green 3-bar menu to select Dashboard and access your OSA risk
- Click on Details, next to each OSA risk requirement that is Required or Expired for the applicable registration year for instructions on how to successfully complete