1. D.O.J. Fingerprint clearance (unless you have completed this since 2005)
2. Completed Coaching Application from T.V.Y.F.L. (includes copy of drivers license, current CPR for child and adults, first aid, vehicle insurance and any other items listed on the application forms)
3. CPR must be current
4. No Felony on Record
5. No Misdemeanor involving Drugs / Alcohol / Assault / Battery / Firearms
6. No Domestic Violence
7. Must obtain & maintain a current USA Football Coach's Card or Cheer AACCA and First Aid/CPR Card for adults and child through end of season (copy of each with application)
8. Use language permissible by T.V.Y.F.L. among Player's and while in a position of Trust for the Trans Valley Youth Football League (position of TRUST is at ANY event at ANY time while working as "employed member" representing the T.V.Y.F.L. in an official / un-official capacity)
9. Dress / Wear items of clothing appropriately in the presence of the youth of ANY team during practice, games, other T.V.Y.F.L. Event.

As a coach in the T.V.Y.F.L. You will have the opportunity to make a positive influence in the lives of many children while coaching. While your home team may interview, hire, or reject you as a coach: The T.V.Y.F.L. Is responsible for the Department of Justice fingerprinting background check and maintaining the quality of personnel on the field during league sanctioned events such as a Football Game or Practice times. Violations of the Rules of The T.V.Y.F.L. can result in penalties such as a team fine, suspension, or up to and including termination from the T.V.Y.F.L.

Football Coaches

USA Football

USA Football Code

Released at a later date

Cheer Coaches

YCADA - Cheer Coaches

TVYFL has also chosen to include the YCADA course Y101 - The Coach's Manual as a required component of coach's education. This course covers everything you need to know to coach Youth Cheer and Dance from season prep and working with fellow coaches to proper skill technique. It also offers coaches choreography tools and tips for championship season. We feel this is a great tool to get coaches off to a successful start to their season whether a new coach or seasoned veteran.

This course will be MANDATORY for all individuals listed on the team roster who work directly with the athletes including but not limited to cheer reps, head coaches, assistant coaches, trainers, junior coaches, parent volunteers, etc. All rostered staff will be required to take and pass this course on an annual basis at the cost of $25. The course will be offered from April 1st - December 31st during each season. Coaches will be able to access the course in its entirety anytime including text, photos videos, forms, rules, score sheets, etc. They may use it as a reference guide for planning, choreography and safety. The course will then be unavailable during January and February each year while it is updated with new rules and features. Thus, print out your certificate when you finish the course so you have proof you completed it.

We recommend coaches register for the course as early as possible prior to the start of the season as much of the info in the course helps coaches get prepared for the new season.

How to Register for the Training Course
Coaches can register for the course immediately.

1. Go to www.YCADA.org. This website will be your main destination for access to educational training courses, rules and scoring guidelines.

2. Under "Quick Links" (the left hand menu), click on the link that says Y101 | General Course. Make sure you are clicking on the correct course as there are multiple versions of this course.

3. This will take you to the course page where you will find a description of the course. Click on the button that says REGISTER & PAY FOR THE COURSE.

4. If you've already purchased YCADA courses in the past, you will be taken to a Login screen. If you have not, you will be asked to set up an account. This is your main account info you'll use to purchase training courses. Save this info as you will need this again to purchase YCADA courses.

5. Please make sure you enter your email carefully as this is where your link to the course will be sent.
Each staff member will be required to register individually under their own email address. Do NOT share your email address or login info with another coach. If you take and pass the course and then share your login, the second person's name will overwrite yours on the certificate and they will be listed on the reports as the person with the passing score instead of you. Each person MUST register with their own email address. If you do not have an email address, Gmail is free and a very user‐friendly email platform. You can obtain an email address at www.gmail.com.

Once you create your account (or log in), you will be taken to the payment page for the course. Enter the name of the person who is actually taking the course. You will also be asked to pay for the course with a credit card. YCADA does not accept checks, money orders or group payments. If you do not have a credit card, YCADA recommends purchasing a temporary credit card with a pre‐set amount. Or, you can contact us with request for additional help with payment methods.

6. Once you've registered for the course, you should receive an email confirmation with a link to the course. This should happen within 5 minutes. If you did not receive the email, make sure to click "Send/Receive" on your email account and check your SPAM folder. If you still do not receive an email, you may have entered your email address incorrectly. You'll need to contact [email protected] to change your email address to the correct one.

7. You will then be taken to the front page of the course. There will be an explanation of how the course module works. Read this thoroughly so you understand how to use the course module. Click on any of the chapters to begin your course set up.

8. You will then be asked a series of questions to set up your course. Your answers will be used to identify you by league, city, state, team, etc. It will be used to prove that you passed this course. This process may take some time so please make sure you have the following information ready and enter it correctly:

Full Name - This is the name that will be listed on the certificate.
Email Address - You will be asked for this again.
Street Address, City, State & Zip Code - Enter your mailing address.
Phone Number - This will be used if there are any issues with your certification.
Your Role - Choices will be Head Coach, Assistant Coach, Coach, Cheer Rep, Coordinator, Parent, Athlete, Other (choose the one that your league refers to you by)

Your Organization - Choose TVYFL
Region - Choose Other - say N/A in the text field. League/Conference - Enter TVYFL
Team & Mascot - Example: Hughson Oilers
Team Level - Example: Junior Novice, Novice, JV, Varsity

9. Once you've registered for the course, your coordinator will be able to pull database reports that should then contain the above info and your progress on the course (the chapter you're currently on or whether you've passed or failed). You must earn an 80% to pass the course; passing is mandatory to coach for the season.

Make sure to press "Save" after every quiz so that your results are submitted to the database. Otherwise, you may stop at any time during the course and your progress will be saved.

Please keep your login info as you'll need to return to the course periodically and access rules & scoring documents, etc.