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EBYFC Coach Requirements

All coaches, Football and Cheer, that intent to coach for the EBYFC must complete a coaches’ clinic and be a member of USA Football.

Coaches, both Cheer and Football, must meet all of the requirements below before the conference will issue a Coaching Badge. All coaches must be badged prior to July 1st of the current year or prior to taking to the practice field. All coaches will be required to wear badges at practice and games. No exceptions. Coaches found to be in violation of this rule will result in a fine and possible suspension or expulsion.

Coaching Application and Consent / Release Form

Each coach must complete a EBYFC Application and sign a Consent/Release Form. This application must be complete and contain applicant’s signature and picture. Returning coaches who have the original application on file will need to complete an update.

Coaching Certification

Each Football coach must be certified with USA Football and Cheer with the National Youth Sports Coaching Association . First time coaches will need to attend a clinic to complete certification. Returning coaches will need to renew their membership with USA Football. All coaches are required to have a Background Check by an League Accredited Service.

Our Commitment to Youth Safety

The East Bay Youth Football & Cheer Conference is committed to providing a safe, positive, and supportive environment for all youth participants. To support this commitment, the conference requires background screening for volunteers who work directly with athletes.

This process helps ensure that individuals serving in leadership or supervisory roles meet the standards necessary to safely support our youth programs.

Who Must Complete a Background Check

Background screening is required for volunteers who have direct or supervisory contact with youth participants. This typically includes:

– Head Coaches  

– Assistant Coaches  

– Team Managers / Team Moms  

– All Organization Executive Board Members

– Team staff or volunteers regularly interacting with players

Volunteers assisting with activities such as concessions, event setup, or other roles without direct youth supervision may not be required to complete the screening.

How the Background Check Works

EBYFC utilizes the California Department of Justice Live Scan system to conduct fingerprint-based background checks. This system checks criminal history records through both:

– The California Department of Justice (DOJ)  

– The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Fingerprint-based checks are considered the most reliable form of background screening and are commonly used by schools, youth organizations, and volunteer programs.