Creating a Safe Place to Play
Everyone has a role in creating a safe, positive soccer environment.
Nebraska State Soccer is committed to providing players, coaches, referees, volunteers, administrators, and families with the resources and education needed to recognize misconduct, prevent abuse, understand SafeSport requirements, and know what to do when a concern arises.
What do I need to complete to participate?
| Who | Background Check | SafeSport | Concussion |
| Coaches | Every 2 Years | Annually | Annually |
| Club Administrators | Every 2 Years | Annually | Annually |
| Team Managers / Adult Participants | Every 2 Years | Annually | Annually |
| Adult Athletes (18+) on youth teams | Annually |
Recognize To Recover
Recognize to Recover is aimed at promoting safe play and reducing injuries in soccer players of all ages. The first-of-its-kind, the program was developed with the help of medical experts to provide coaches, players, parents and referees with information, guidance and additional educational materials to improve the prevention and management of injuries.
⚽Check out U.S. Soccer’s resources today!
Insurance
If you have any questions regarding insurance, please contact Molly at mvaughan@nebraskastatesoccer.org
Understanding MAAPP
The Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP) establish boundaries for interactions between adults and minor athletes. They are designed to reduce opportunities for abuse and create safer sport environments.
👥 One-on-One Interactions
Interactions with minor athletes should be observable and interruptible.
📱 Electronic Communications
When communicating electronically with a minor athlete, include another Adult Participant or the athlete’s parent/guardian.
🚗 Transportation
Understand the requirements before transporting a minor athlete individually.
🚪 Locker Rooms & Changing Areas
Follow appropriate monitoring and privacy requirements.
⚽ Individual Training Sessions
Parents/guardians must be permitted to observe individual training sessions, subject to applicable MAAPP requirements.
🏨 Travel & Lodging
Know the safeguarding requirements when teams travel and stay overnight.
⚽ Game Day Safety
🧠 Concussion Awareness
Know the signs and symptoms and when an athlete should be removed from play.
☀️ Heat & Weather Safety
Heat, lightning, cold weather, and air-quality information.
❤️ Emergency Preparedness
What parents should know about emergency action plans and medical information.
🩹 Player Accident Insurance
What to do if your child is injured during an NSS activity and how to file a claim.