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Florida Youth Soccer Association is committed to creating the safest possible environment for all of its participants by taking a variety of safety measures and implementing programs that put the best interest of the players at the forefront. Florida Youth Soccer Association continues to develop its Athlete and Participant Safety Program as part of its Risk Management program. The Athlete and Participant Safety Program is designed to meet requirements set forth by Federal Legislation in the Public Law 115-126 Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017 (the “SafeSport Act”) as well as U.S. Soccer Federation Policy 212-3. All organizations affiliated with US Soccer (e.g., US Club Soccer, SAY Soccer, AYSO, MLSNext, etc.) must comply with US Soccer Policy.

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REPORT TO FYSA

Reports that involve potential child abuse or sexual misconduct must be reported to the US Center for SafeSport. A report to both FYSA and the US Center for SafeSport is mandatory.

All Adult Participants of FYSA are mandatory reporters of any known or suspected child abuse or neglect. Reports of child abuse and neglect must be made to the appropriate law enforcement authorities within 24 hours.  The abuse does not need to be confirmed.  Adult Participants should never seek to conduct their own investigations. 

FYSA does not tolerate retaliation of any kind. Any Adult Participant or Minor Athlete who makes a good faith report will not be subject to retaliation, including harassment, as a result of making a report.  The SafeSport Act also includes qualified immunity for good faith reports.  The obligation to report is not always satisfied by making an initial report and an Adult Participant is required to report supplemental information of which he/she becomes aware that may be relevant in a pending investigation.

FYSA is required to have a mechanism for all individuals (adults and minors) to report abuse (not just abuse in sexual nature as abuse can be defined as any of the prohibited behaviors outlined under Prohibited Conduct in the FYSA Safe Soccer Policy), all are encouraged to report abuse through FYSA digital compliance platform(s) above. 

US Soccer List of Disciplined Individuals

U.S. Soccer has published a list of all individuals in soccer who are currently in the U.S. Center for SafeSport’s centralized disciplinary database as currently under a disciplinary decision, suspended, or banned by SafeSport, U.S. Soccer, and Organization Members (that have reported) for actions that would violate the SafeSport Code. This list is accessible to anyone publicly, including all clubs, players, and families around the country.

For a list of soccer individuals subject to measures imposed by the U.S. Center for SafeSport, including individuals on probation, suspended, or ruled ineligible, click here.

For a list of all individuals in the Olympic movement subject to measures imposed by the U.S. Center for SafeSport, click here.

Recognize to Recover

Recognize to Recover is aimed at promoting safe play and reducing injuries in soccer players of all ages. The first-of-its-kind, the program was developed with the help of medical experts to provide coaches, players, parents and referees with information, guidance and additional educational materials to improve the prevention and management of injuries.

SafeSport Training

On February 14th, 2018, the President signed the Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017 which is aimed at protecting amateur athletes* from sexual abuse. The law has a three-prong approach, where (1) any adult interacting with amateur athletes in the program has a duty to report abuse and or suspected abuse, (2) the statute of limitations is extended for up to 10 years after a victim realizes he or she was abused, and (3) limits an athlete under the age of 18 from being alone with an adult who is not their parent.

In summary, the US Center for SafeSport created a comprehensive training program to educate Covered Adults on their federally mandated, legal obligation, to report abuse and/or suspected abuse. The following populations (non-exhaustive list) of Covered Adults must comply and take the trainings on an annual basis:

Covered Adults
  • Coaches
  • Board Members and Employees
  • Adult Players on a team with Minors
Training Cycle
  • Year One: SafeSport Core Training (1.5-2 hrs)
  • Year Two: SafeSport Core Refresher 1 (15-20 mins)
  • Year Three: SafeSport Core Refresher 2 (15-20 mins)
  • Year Four: SafeSport Core Refresher 3 (15-20 mins)
  • Year Five: SafeSport Core Training (cycle repeats)

Course Access Information

Note: SafeSport Training for Players 18 years and older (All players who turn 18 during the season) must complete the SafeSport training before they can be registered to FYSA and rostered.

Goal Safety

Florida Youth Soccer Association, in collaboration with all other state associations with US Youth Soccer, is proud to launch a goal safety educational video to further provide Safe Soccer resources for its member clubs.

FYSA Risk Management Forms

Components of the Risk Management & Athlete Safety Program

Background Screening Policy

The Background Screening Policy is in place to set forth requirements pertaining to appropriate background screening.

Mandatory Reporting Policy

The Mandatory Reporting Policy requires any Covered Adult with reasonable cause to believe that a child has been abused or neglected must report those concerns immediately, and sets the mechanisms for reporting.

Training and Education Policy

The Training and Education policy requires Covered participants to comply with the US Center for SafeSport requirements regarding abuse prevention training.

Prohibited Conduct Policy

FYSA’s Prohibited Conduct Policy applies to all Covered Adults and Minor Participants and imposes requirements for reporting misconduct as dictated by the Safe Sport Act, the Safe Sport Code, and U.S. Soccer policy.

Policy to Limit One-on-One Interactions

The Policy to Limit One-on-One interactions is required by US Soccer policy, and exists to define appropriate interactions with minor athletes from Covered Adults.

Policy on Monitoring and Enforcement

FYSA’s Policy on Monitoring and Enforcement is set forth to establish procedures for monitoring
and enforcing the Policies, as well as to establish an appropriate grievance process to address allegations of misconduct following the report or
complaint of misconduct.