An important step in establishing or maintaining yourself as a staff member of MESC is going through the New York State West Youth Soccer Association risk management background screening process.  During this process you will create an identity within US Soccer and GotSport to securely enter some information about yourself, including a photo.  This information will be used to create a risk management coaching pass which you will need at NYSWYSA sanctioned events.  

Passes are good for 2 years from the date of completion.  Safesport training will remain as an annual revolving calendar year requirement.  The training sequence is Core -> Refresher 1 -> Refresher 2 -> Refresher 3 -> Core
 

To begin the MESC Risk Management coaching pass application and  take the SafeSport training:
Go to https://system.gotsport.com

It is imperative that you:
- Verify that your GotSport account has your full legal name, date of birth and physical address.
- Use your correct social security number.

To start or verify both your RM and SafeSport applications:
1) Create an account or login to GotSport.
2) If the page background is blue: On the left vertical navigation bar click on your picture. (Upload your picture if it's missing)
If the page background is green you are already in the correct spot. 
3) In the resulting window, on the top horizontal navigation bar, click Dashboard.
4) In the bottom pane on the vertical navigation bar click Requirements.
Risk Management application
    5) On the Background Check line click the link labeled Details.  
    6) Click Submit New Report.
SafeSport training
    7) On the SafeSport  line click the link labeled Details.
    8) Click Start Course.

The process requires you to submit payment for your background check which will be reimbursed by MESC.  Forward your electronic receipt to MESCFinancials@gmail.com.  Be sure to include a receipt screen shot that shows the date, cost, recipient as the RM process, and payment method.  We prefer to reimburse with Venmo, or secondarily PayPal.  Be sure to include your Venmo or PayPal user name and the last 4 digits of your cell phone number.  If you absolutely must receive a check include your mailing address.

Step 3 'Dashboard':

Step 4 'Requirements':