American Youth Soccer Organization

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American Youth Soccer Organization

• Safe Haven Certification
• Part I

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What is Safe Haven?

• Provides Protection for Children
• Provides Protection for Volunteers
• Provides Child-Specific Certification
• Additional Discipline-Specific Training is Needed

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AYSO Philosophy

• Everyone Plays
• Balanced Teams
• Open Registration
• Positive Coaching
• Good Sportsmanship
• Player Development

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Volunteer Responsibilities Legal Protection

• AYSO Requires
• Volunteer Application Form
• Complete Safe Haven Certification
• Properly Trained
• Authorized by Appropriate Authority

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DEFINITIONS

• Training
• Job specific
• Certification
• Safe Haven specific
• Continuing Education
• Standard specific

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Training Certification Requirements

• All Referees Coaches are Required to be Trained
  Certified.
• Practices Games are Not Permitted without an
  AYSO Certified Trained Team Coach.
• Scheduled Games are Not Permitted w/o an AYSO
  Certified Trained Referee.
• Practice Scrimmages do Not Require a Certified
  Trained Referee.

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Supervision Ratios

• One Adult for Every 8 or Fewer Children
• At Least 2 Adults Present at All Times
• At Least 1 Adult of the Same Gender
• Never Alone with a Child

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Types of Abuse

• Emotional Abuse
• Physical Abuse
• Sexual Abuse
• Neglect Abuse
• Ethical Abuse

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Prevent False Accusations

• Avoid Being Alone with a Child
• Stay Within Sight of Others
• Respect Privacy
• Hug From the Side
• Avoid Sexual Jokes, Comments or Gestures
• Do Not Use Corporal Punishment
• Set and Respect Boundaries

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AYSO Touching Guidelines

• In Response to Childs Not Adults Needs
• Done with Childs Permission
• Resistance Must be Respected
• Never Include Breast, Buttocks, or Groin.
• In Open, Not in Private
• Brief in Duration
• Changes with Age Development

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Alcohol, Tobacco andOther Drugs

• AYSO National Rules and Regulations
• Volunteer Protection Act of 1997
• Volunteers as Role Models

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Blood-Borne Disease

• Contracting a Blood-Borne Disease
• Precautions
• AYSO Guidelines
• NSCAA Recommendations

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Risk Management

• Environmental Conditions
• Physical Surroundings
• Injury Prevention

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Test and Review

• This Concludes Part I of
• Safe Haven Certification
• Please Complete the
• The Safe Haven Certification Test

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American Youth Soccer Organization

• Safe Haven Certification
• Part II
• Coach Specific

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Social/PsychologicalAspects

• Philosophy
• Develop Whole Child
• Treat as Individuals
• Develop Self-Worth
• Enjoyment is Critical
• Honest, Positive Encouragement
• Winning vs. Enjoyment
• The AYSO Team

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The Role of Athletics

• Develop the Complete Person
• Convey the Benefits of Athletics
• Understand Reasons Players Play
• Enhance the Growth of Athletes
• Develop Sporting Behavior
• Model Ethical Conduct

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The Role of Athletics

• Develop the Complete Person
• Develop Motivational Skills
• Participate in Continuing Education
• Rule Changes
• Equipment Improvements
• Improved Techniques

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Social/PsychologicalAspects

• Team Management
• Preseason Team Meeting
• - General Decisions and Calendar
• - Participant Roles Equipment
• Needs
• - Rules Team Parent Selection
• - Assistant Coach Duties and
• Selection

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Social/PsychologicalAspects

• Team Management
• Risk Associated with Sport
• - Informed Consent
• - Participation Agreements
• - Medical Information
• - Treatment Authorization
• - Form Completion (special
• conditions)

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Social/PsychologicalAspects

• Team Management
• Minimum Requirements for Players
• - Shinguards
• - Uniform
• - Shoes
• - Ball

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Social/PsychologicalAspects

• Team Management
• Minimum Requirements for Coaches
• - Player Registration/Medical
• Release
• - Accident Report Forms
• - First-Aid Kit, Water and Ice
• - Cones, Balls, extra Shin Guards
• - Practice Game Plan (whistle)

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Prohibitions

• Earrings and Other Jewelry
• Hard Casts or Splints with Hard Stays
• Barrettes and Bobby Pins (elastic bands OK)
• Hats with Hard Brims

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Risk Management(Coach Specific)

• Understand and Follow Procedures
• Recovery/Rehabilitation
• First-Aid Training

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Risk Management Basic First-Aid Kit

• Bandages Multiple Sizes
• Antiseptic and First-Aid Cream
• Cotton Balls or 2x2 Gauze
• Elastic Wrap
• Non-Latex Gloves 2 Pairs
• Mouth Rescue Breather
• Ice (Lots of it!)/Ice Pack

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First-Aid Treatment Common Injuries

• Bleeding
• Unconscious
• Heat Exhaustion
• Heat Stroke
• Gasping for Breath

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First-Aid Treatment Common Injuries

• Fainting
• Insect Stings
• Fractured Limb
• Minor Cuts
• Nosebleed

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First-Aid Treatment Common Injuries

• Minor Burns
• Tooth Knocked Out
• Blisters
• Sprains
• Muscle Strain or Pull
• Wind Knocked Out

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THE END

• This Concludes Part II of
• Safe Haven Certification
• Please complete the Coach Specific
• Safe Haven Certification Test
• CONGRATULATIONS!