Risk Management is extremely important in youth sports. MSA follows all USSF and USYS Risk Management guidelines.
Anyone 18 and older is required to submit a MSA background check . This requirement includes Coaches, Board Members, Assistant Coaches, Trainers, Team Managers, Players, Concession Workers, Volunteers, etc., Each must submit a background check before interacting with our soccer youth. Many concession stands are run by municipalities or private vendors - it is the responsibility of the MSA member organization to ensure all employees/volunteers are properly vetted through MSA's online system. MSA follows a National Conviction Matrix approved by USYS for all decisions regarding background reviews.
To complete a background check in the Got Sport system, click HERE for instructions.
For more information on reporting specific to the State of Mississippi click HERE.
Questions may be directed to leah@mssoccer.org or julie@mssoccer.org