Registration Requirements

(Important) Pre-Season Coach Registration Process (COVID Coordinators see below heading in red)

 

There are a number of steps you need to take to be allowed to meet with kids or serve in an official capacity for HSC.  Some are required by Massachusetts Laws, some are required by state soccer and MYSA/NVYSL, and others are required by our local club.  This applies to coaches, assistant coaches, team managers, and various club staff.  Some of these steps only apply for those that are part of the travel program with NVYSL, and those are marked as such below.  

 

Final clearance is by the HSC registrar (Sarah Pertoso), email address spertoso17 at gmail.com) or president Andrew Thomas andrewt23 at gmail.com.  Please make sure you follow the instructions below before the first practice session of the season to avoid being left off team roster or not being able to meet with the kids.

 

  1. (All) Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association (MYSA) Adult registration and CORI application online, read the “Adult Registration Process” carefully, click the "U.S. Soccer Connect Adult Registration Portal" link at close to the bottom of the page.
    1. Choose "Harvard Soccer Club" as your organization. Finish CORI, NBGC, Safe Sport, and Concussion training.
    2. Photo must be 1 person, headshot, no hat, no sunglasses. The photo will be on your MYSA credential worn by you on the field.
    3. Login to your MYSA account to check CORI status often to make sure it is approved. For 2021-2022 school year, CORI must be valid through 07/31/2021. Print the CORI Acknowledgement Form for final step (4). It takes up to a few days to be approved, so do step 1 early.
    4. In your MYSA ccount, "Certificates" tab, If your SafeSport, concussion, or CORI Verification show as Verified (you see a check mark), no action is needed from you for this registration year.
    5. If you are having difficulties call the U.S. Soccer Connect Helpline at (800) 808-7195 or (855) 703-2558 for assistance.
  2. (All) HSC Coaches Safety Pledge - HSC document describing the coach's basic safety responsibilities. Once a school year. Email signed document to HSC registrar.
  3. (NVYSL travel teams only): NVYSL Coach's Pledge is NOT required anymore.
  4. (All) CORI Verification - Prepare a printed copy of “CORI Acknowledgement Form” (see above step 1c) and your physical driver’s license. Either the HSC Registrar or the HSC President will verify these 2 documents in person. This step is called CORI Verification (not CORI application), required by Commonwealth of Mass Law. CORI Verification only needs to be done once as long as you are a member of HSC (Harvard Soccer Club).
  5. Age Group Coordinators will confirm that every coach in the the age group has finished all paperwork before coaches get on the field to meet the kids.
  6. Please understand that the above steps are put in place by Massachusetts Laws, MYSA, NVYSL, and Harvard Soccer Club (HSC), for the purpose of protecting the children in Masschusetts and particularly, the children in our town. The process may seem complicated or even somewhat irritating for some, but please keep in mind that we are all HSC volunteers (coaches, coordinators, other HSC staff members) who are trying our best to make the soccer programs succesful for our town's children to enjoy.

 

Pre-Season COVID COORDINATOR Registration Process

 

There are a number of steps you need to take to be allowed to meet with kids or serve in an official capacity for HSC.  Some are required by Massachusetts Laws, some are required by state soccer and MYSA/NVYSL, and others are required by our local club.  This applies to coaches, assistant coaches, team managers, and various club staff.  Some of these steps only apply for those that are part of the travel program with NVYSL, and those are marked as such below.   

Final clearance is by the HSC registrar (Jin Qian, email address qianjinttv at gmail.com).  Please make sure you follow the instructions below before the first practice session of the season to avoid being left off team roster or not being able to meet with the kids.

  1. (All) Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association (MYSA) Adult registration and CORI application online, read the “Adult Registration Process” carefully, click the "U.S. Soccer Connect Adult Registration Portal" link at close to the bottom of the page.
    1. Choose "Harvard Soccer Club" as your organization. Finish CORI, NBGC.
    2. Photo must be 1 person, headshot, no hat, no sunglasses. The photo will be on your MYSA credential worn by you on the field.
    3. Login to your MYSA account to check CORI status often to make sure it is approved. For 2021-2022 school year, CORI must be valid through 07/31/2021. Print the CORI Acknowledgement Form for final step (4). It takes up to a few days to be approved, so do step 1 early.
    4. In your MYSA ccount, "Certificates" tab, If your CORI Verification shows as Verified (you see a check mark), no action is needed from you for this registration year.
    5. If you are having difficulties call the U.S. Soccer Connect Helpline at (800) 808-7195 or (855) 703-2558 for assistance.
  2. (All) CORI Verification - Prepare a printed copy of “CORI Acknowledgement Form” (see above step 1c) and your physical driver’s license. Either the HSC Registrar or the HSC President will verify these 2 documents in person. This step is called CORI Verification (not CORI application), required by Commonwealth of Mass Law. CORI Verification only needs to be done once as long as you are a member of HSC (Harvard Soccer Club).
  3. Age Group Coordinators will confirm that every coach in the the age group has finished all paperwork before coaches get on the field to meet the kids.
  4. Please understand that the above steps are put in place by Massachusetts Laws, MYSA, NVYSL, and Harvard Soccer Club (HSC), for the purpose of protecting the children in Masschusetts and particularly, the children in our town. The process may seem complicated or even somewhat irritating for some, but please keep in mind that we are all HSC volunteers (coaches, coordinators, other HSC staff members) who are trying our best to make the soccer programs succesful for our town's children to enjoy.

 

Reporting U10+/Travel game results   

Please report results promptly on the day of the game on the online document form provided for this. Select "Report Results" from the home page navigation menu, submit season's access password, and follow link.  You may bookmark the accessed season document URL to speed up game info entry, but do not share the link or password with any other than currently-active travel coaches.   
 

 

General Information (for both coaches and parents)   

Introduction to HSC In-Town Programs - a description of the In Town U6-U8 programs offered by HSC   
Introduction to NVYSL Travel Teams - a description of the Travel Team programs offered by HSC in conjunction with NVYSL (Nashoba Valley Youth Soccer League)   
NVYSL Coaches Responsibilities - NVYSL document outlining the basic elements of coaching, including what to do before, during, and after games, roster and rescheduling tips, and sportsmanship principles.    
MYSA CORI Info - Details on CORI procedures for volunteers and clubs in accordance with MA State Law.   
HSC Player Evaluation Form (v5.3, dated 5/26/14) - use this Excel spreadsheet for player evaluations (for players moving to U10 and above in the next season)   
Player Pledge - Player sportsmanship agreement   
Parent Guidelines - Guidelines for soccer parents and spectators   
USYS Soccer Pocket Guide - Quick guide to soccer terminology and rules during a game for parents and players

 


Useful Information for Coaches    

(NEW) Travel Coaches Meeting Presentation Fall 2019 - Content presented at the Aug 26 coaches meeting   
Procedures for Scheduling Practices - Please read if you are a coach, and need to schedule practices    
Procedures for Scheduling Home Makeup Games - Please read if  you need to reschedule a game   
How to fill out an NVYSL Referee Match Report for U10 and up games - Please read if  you coach U10 and up teams   
How do I know if a game or practice is cancelled?   
HSC U7 Rules - Please read if  you coach or referee U7   
HSC U8 Rules - Please read if  you coach or referee U8. (Old: Pre-2022 U8 rules)   
Sunrise/Sunset/Twilight calendar, useful for scheduling practices in evenings, especially in the fall.  The Twilight time is the end of ambient light after sunset, after which it's guaranteed to be pitch black.

 

 

Jamboree/Tryout   
 

HSC U10/U12 Jamboree/Tryout FAQ - HSC document describing why the Jamboree is held and outlining the evaluation and team placement process.   
HSC U10/U12 Jamboree/Tryout Drills - HSC document describing the 3 drills that are used to evaluate players at the Jamboree.  Coaches should practice one or more of these drills with their teams every week in the spring season before the Jamboree.  This helps the players to become familiar with the drill and increases their self confidence as well as improving their skill level.