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Jul, 2021
All coaches need to do their background check, SafeSport training, and read the Concussion information below in order to be approved to coach. The approval process can take a while so the sooner all of this is completed the better.
Link for Background check: upload picture of state identification
Online Registration - Login (sportsaffinity.com)
Link for SafeSport (this is a 90 minute course):
http://safesport.org/authentication/register?token=ee57337f-31f9-421d-b095-82fc8c8c4c41
For SafeSport you will need to create a login and contact Valley Premier for an access code. Once complete, download the certificate to your computer. You need to log into Sports Affinity on the link above to upload the certificate into your profile.
Concussion Information
In 2013 Oregon Legislature adopted SB 721. The legislation imposes requirements that affect all OYSA member clubs. The law requires OYSA member clubs to take action to educate coaches, parents, and players over 12 years of age about concussions. The law further requires coaches to take action when one of their players shows signs or symptoms of a concussion.
Find Concussion documentation in the sidebar.
Concussion Facts
- Concussion is a brain injury that alters the way your brain functions.
- Concussions can occur from a blow to the head/body; contact with the ground, ball or another player
- Most concussions occur without a loss of consciousness (“Passing out”).
- Severity of injury depends on many factors and is not known until symptoms resolve and brain function is back to normal
- All concussions are not created equally. Each player is different, each injury is different, and your team medical staff should evaluate all injuries.
- Follow the “Rules of the Game” this will limit and decrease these types of injuries
Concussion Symptoms
Different symptoms can occur and may not show up for several days. Common symptoms include:
- Headache
- Loss of consciousness
- Confusion
- Double/Fuzzy vision
- Dizziness
- Balance problems
- Nausea
- Slow-reaction time
- Amnesia/Difficulty remembering
- Difficulty concentrating
- Sensitivity to light and noise
- Feeling sluggish, foggy or groggy
- Feeling more emotional than usual
- Irritability
- Sleep disturbances