Anyone volunteering as a Board Member, Head Coach, Assistant Coach, Jr Coach or Team Parent interacting with players must complete the FYD Pop Warner volunteer training requirements. There is strict adherence to this process for the safety of all participants.
You must have a badge if you will be in direct contact with children or if you need access to the Practice or Game field.
Photo
Photos should be a square clear headshot and will be used for your badge. No glasses or hats. Email your photo to either the football or cheer director.
Background Check - Paid by Chiefs
Effective January 1, 2025, new State requirements for background checks on youth athletic coaches and volunteers will take effect. The CS/SB 676 Amendment to 943.0438, F.S., mandates Level 2 screenings for all coaches, assistant coaches, managers, and referees, eliminating the previous 20-hour minimum work requirement. These screenings are required by state law and are also outlined in the Field Use Agreement and Standard Operating Procedures for Youth Sports Organizations partnered with Hillsborough County. These screenings require fingerprint verification.
The Chiefs will be hosting a mobile fingerprint service at our field, at our cost, along with providing makeup days/locations throughout the year. You must be approved through your Head Coach and Football or Cheer Director. If you have questions on what may disqualify you, please educate yourself on the statute prior to asking. The Results of your background check will be viewed by Tim Davis, and the FYD Badge Officials. We will explicitly follow the statute internally this year (2025) until the FHCA takes over the process in 2026.
YCADA Cheer Certification - NOT AVAILABLE YET
After you complete your training, email your certification to [email protected].
https://shop.ycada.org/courses/y101pw2024
USA Football Certification - NOT AVAILABLE YET
After you complete your training, , email your certification to [email protected].
https://usafootball.com/development-training/certification/
Southeast Region Pop Warner Training - NOT AVAILABLE YET
Mandatory In-Person Coaches Clinic (both Football and Cheer)
Every summer (June or July). See the Coaches BAND for more information
HEAD COACHES
Must be 21 years old by the start of the official Fall season (August 1st)
Head Coaches can only be rostered on one team.
Registration Requirements-- Photo
-- Background Check
-- Training: Southeast Region Pop Warner Certification
-- Training [Football]: USA Football Heads Up Football program (good for 1 year)
-- Training [Tiny-Mite/6U Football]: Southeast Region Pop Warner Tiny-Mite Training
-- Training [Cheer/Dance]: YCADA Coaches' Education and Testing PW 101 (good for 2 years)
-- Training [Cheer/Dance]: YCADA Coaches' Competitive Edge program (recommended, but not required)
ASSISTANT COACHESMust be 18 years old by the start of the official Fall season (August 1st)
Registration Requirements -- Photo
-- Background Check
-- Training: Southeast Region Pop Warner Certification
-- Training [Football]: USA Football Heads Up Football program (good for 1 year)
-- Training [Tiny-Mite/6U Football]: Southeast Region Pop Warner Tiny-Mite Training
-- Training [Cheer/Dance]: YCADA Coaches' Education and Testing PW 101 (good for 2 years)
-- Training [Cheer/Dance]: YCADA Coaches' Competitive Edge program (recommended, but not required)
COACH TRAINEE (aka Jr Coach) 16-17 years old by the start of the official Fall season (August 1st)
Qualifications (Applies to Cheer Only)-- At least two seasons prior Cheer/Dance experience.
-- The oldest girl on the team assisting must be at least 2 years younger.
-- The Coach Trainer may be used to demonstrate moves, techniques and may teach words to cheers. He/she is not allowed to coach or conduct a practice.
Registration Requirements -- Photo
-- Parent Consent Form
-- Physical (Medical/Physical Release Form)
-- Proof of Age (Driver's License, Passport or Birth Certificate)
-- Scholastic Eligibility (Report Card)
-- Training: Southeast Region Pop Warner Certification
-- Training [Football]: USA Football Heads Up Football program (good for 1 year)
-- Training [Cheer/Dance]: YCADA Coaches' Education and Testing PW 101 (good for 2 years)
STUDENT DEMONSTRATOR (aka Student Coach) - Cheer Only Must 15 years old or 14 if on a High School Cheer/Dance Team. Age determined on August 1st for the current Fall season.
Qualifications (Applies to Cheer Only)-- At least two seasons prior Cheer/Dance experience.
-- The oldest girl on the team assisting must be at least 2 years younger.
-- The Coach Trainer may be used to demonstrate moves, techniques and may teach words to cheers. He/she is not allowed to coach or conduct a practice.
-- Rostered participant may not also be Student Demonstrator.
Registration Requirements-- Photo
-- Parent Consent Form
-- Physical (Medical/Physical Release Form)
-- Proof of Age (Driver's License, Passport or Birth Certificate)
-- Scholastic Eligibility (Report Card)
-- Training: Southeast Region Pop Warner Certification
-- Training [Football]: USA Football Heads Up Football program (good for 1 year)
-- Training [Cheer/Dance]: YCADA Coaches' Education and Testing PW 101 (good for 2 years)
TEAM PARENTRegistration Requirements-- Photo
-- Background Check
-- Training: Southeast Region Pop Warner Team Parent Training
-- Training [Football]: USA Football Heads Up Football program (good for 1 year)
-- Training [Tiny-Mite/6U Football]: Southeast Region Pop Warner Tiny-Mite Training
-- Training [Cheer]: YCADA Coaches' Education and Testing PW 101 (good for 2 years)
TRAINERIf no dedicated trainer, each team must at least one coach has current Red Cross Certificate in Community CPR and First Aid (or equivalent) or the P.R.E.P.A.R.E Course by the National Center for Sport Safety (www.sportssafety.org)
Registration Requirements-- Photo
-- Background Check
-- Training: Southeast Region Pop Warner Certification
-- Training [Football]: USA Football Heads Up Football program (good for 1 year)
-- Training [Cheer/Dance]: YCADA Coaches' Education and Testing PW 101 (good for 2 years)
BOARD MEMBERRegistration Requirements-- Photo
-- Background Check
-- Training: FYD/Southeast Region Pop Warner Administrator Training (not required for all positions)