Anyone volunteering as a Board Member, Head Coach, Assistant Coach, Jr Coach or Team Parent interacting with players must complete the AMPW 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
Please only submit a background check after you've been approved for your role. After you submit your application we will receive a notification after your background check clears, so you don't have to do anything more here. You will receive an invitation email to complete the background check online.
YCADA Cheer Certification
After you complete your training, email your certification to
[email protected].
https://shop.ycada.org/courses/y101pw2023
USA Football Certification
After you complete your training, , email your certification to
[email protected].
https://usafootball.com/development-training/certification/
Southeast Region Pop Warner Training
Mandatory In-Person Coaches Clinic (both Football and Cheer)Every summer (June or July).
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 OnlyMust 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 have at least one coach with a 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: AMPW/Southeast Region Pop Warner Administrator Training (not required for all positions)