Coach Resources

Welcome to the 2024/2025 season! Everything you need to get started with FC DELCO is right here. 

ALL COACHES must complete steps 1-3.

ECNL (Girls only) and ECNL REGIONAL (Girls and Boys) COACHES must complete steps 1-5. 

MLS NEXT COACHES must also complete step 6.

NOTE for all coaches: Please make sure your picture is up to date. 

Step 1: Clearances, Concussion, and SafeSport Training

The below items can be completed directly within your GotSport account under Requirements. Alternatively, you can use the links below and then upload the completed documents to your account. If you do not yet have a GotSport account with FC DELCO, contact the club’s Operations Manager.

If you have current clearances, you are ready to go with the first three items! PA Child Abuse, PA Criminal Background Check and FBI clearances are good for five years. To be valid this season, clearances need to have been issued after 7/31/20. If you do not have valid clearances, start here or use the links in your GotSport account. You will need to have these items completed for step 2. 

• PA Child Abuse (valid 5 years)
• PA Criminal Record (valid 5 years)
• FBI Background Check (valid 5 years)
• CDC Concussion Training (annual)
• SafeSport Training (annual refresher course after initial training)
  • Safe Sport will ask you for your governing organization. Please choose “U.S. Soccer” and use this Key Name: YC3E-6P5G-YYIL-CS2M

All of these items along with a headshot photo get uploaded to your GotSport account (see below).

Step 2: GotSport

If you used the above links to complete your Risk Management, click here to upload your documents and also complete the following item under Requirements:

• EPYS Risk Management Agreement

Notify the club’s Operations Manager when complete.

Need a GotSport tutorial? Click here. 

Step 3: Financial Forms

New coaches or any returning coach with a change in information should complete the following forms and return them to the FC DELCO Finance Director.

• W-9
• Direct Deposit – NOTE: A blank check is not required.

Step 4: ECNL (Girls only) and ECNL Regional (Girls and Boys) Coaches ONLY: 

The club will set up a TGS account for you. Please contact Operations Director Peye Garcia for this step. 

Step 5: ECNL (Girls) and ECNL Regional (Girls and Boys) Coaches ONLY: Complete US Club’s Background Screening Application 

1. Background screening will be done through your GotSport account. Follow directions provided below.
2. Background screening instructions: CLICK HERE.

Step 6: MLS NEXT Coaches Only:

Registration will take place through Kitman Labs. Contact Operations Director Peye Garcia for instructions.