COACHES REQUIRED FORMS & CERTIFICATION LINKS 

FOOTBALL
Youth Coach (Tackle/Flag) Certification ($12-15) - https://usafootball.com/coach-certification#cert
AYF Required Training ($25) -(NEW) AYF (RECERT-AYF) AYF Re-cert ($16)
NFHS Training (PARENTS ENCOURAGED FREE) - NFHS

CHEER 
YCADA Training Course - https://shop.ycada.org/collections

BOTH 
CWSE 5692 - Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect - https://www.dss.virginia.gov/abuse/cps.cgi
Coaches SOP - coaches sop 03-2025 - version 1.pdf

Background Check & Coaches Training Affidavit - https://www.myayf.com/application/files/3516/4817/7395/2021_BACKGROUND_CHECK_AND_COACHES_AFFIDAVIT.pdf

Affidavit/Compliance Form (Concussion) - https://www.myayf.com/application/files/8916/4817/7395/2021_CONCUSSION_AFFIDAVIT_FORM_CONCUSSION.pdf

Proof of Insurance/Risk Management Agreement - https://www.myayf.com/application/files/2816/4817/7395/2021_PROOF_OF_INSURANCE_RISK_MANAGEMENT_AGREEMENT.pdf

Scholastic Eligibility and Confidentiality Affidavit - 2021 SCHOLASTIC ELIGIBILITY AFFIDAVIT 

PAPERWORK REQUIRED FOR ALL ATHLETES: 

All rostered participants must complete the following paperwork in order to be allowed to participate in any American Youth Football, Inc., (AYF), American Youth Cheer dba (AYC), Regional, National sanctioned event.

-Image Release - MINOR 
-Waiver and Release of Liability - MINOR 
-Emergency Medical Treatment, Consent and Information Form 
-Medical Clearance Form
-Resume Participation Medical Clearance Form
-State ID (Must be state issued childrens ID) - **Official Participation Tracking and ID card & Proof of Age 
-Absentee Form (as applicable) 

AYF Participant Forms Package