USA Volleyball has issued the following statement in answer to similar questions such as this:

“This is to confirm that only USA Volleyball background screenings are accepted for USAV and/or Region sanctioned events. Other organizations may choose to accept the USA Volleyball background screening as valid because they know that we hold to a high standard of safety. However, USA Volleyball and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) have a unique set of flags and disqualifiers that are monitored, and the USAV strategic priority of “Safety First” leads us to the conclusion that we need direct access to screening information in order to make the best decisions about the safety of our participants.”

For this reason, all applicants that are required to submit a background screen as a condition of their membership will need to go through the USA Volleyball Background Screen application portal.

The Carolina Region has updated its Coaching Education Policy.  It states: The Carolina Region believes that every player deserves a coach trained in the current techniques and safety issues of the sport. All Head and Assistant Coaches are required to have, at a minimum, current IMPACT certification in order to coach in the Region. An IMPACT certification now grants three seasons of coaching eligibility in the Carolina Region. Although USAV IMPACT certification does not expire, the Region believes it is important for coaches to stay current in the field.  Attending an IMPACT clinic or other approved NTDP Coaching Clinic at any time will extend a coach’s eligibility for another three seasons.

NOTE:  USA Volleyball has developed a new Coaching Academy.  The Region will be providing discounts for Carolina Region coaches to access this training.  Taking USAV Coaching Academy courses will count towards Carolina Region Continuing education extensions.

NO. Once someone is registered as a member with the Region in whatever capacity for the current season, then they do not have to buy another membership to coach a team. The club would need to send them a Public Club Assignment link (same as for the players affiliating with the club) and the Coach would need to go through the quizzard again and indicate they will have a Coach role this season.  That will show them the Adult Coach membership that will get them the correct requirements to be a Junior Coach (Background Screen, SafeSport, and IMPACT). They will not be charged again for the Coach membership.  Once they have that correct Coach membership in their account, the club can add them to the roster in the current USAV Governing Season.  They will show as eligible when their Background Screen, SafeSport, and IMPACT are all current.

All Junior coaches must be at least 18 years of age and at least two years older than the team they coach. However, individuals who have reached their 16th birthday may serve as a rostered Assistant Coach for teams that are a minimum of three age groups younger than the coach. Teams utilizing these junior coaches must register a Chaperone 25 or older also to be on the roster and sit on the bench in the event that the Head Coach is not able to finish a match on the bench. In addition, the Head Coach must be 25 or older and must be on the bench to start all matches. These Junior coaches must comply with all coaching prerequisites (IMPACT/SafeSport) before they can be added to the roster. In the event, the coach turns 18 during the season, they must clear the USAV Background Screen policy and would be governed by the current Coaches’ policies as found in the Operating Code.

Other minimum requirements for Coaches:

• Clear the USAV/RVA Background Screen (all adults 18 or older affiliating with junior program must clear this)
• Agree to the USAV Code of Ethics Form.  This is done electronically during the Registration process.
• Obtain an IMPACT or CAP Certification (After initial certification, coaches must attend an approved continuing education clinic every three seasons to remain eligible to coach)
• Must be SafeSport certified

USA Volleyball has issued the following statement in answer to similar questions such as this:

“This is to confirm that only USA Volleyball background screenings are accepted for USAV and/or Region sanctioned events. Other organizations may choose to accept the USA Volleyball background screening as valid because they know that we hold to a high standard of safety. However, USA Volleyball and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) have a unique set of flags and disqualifiers that are monitored, and the USAV strategic priority of “Safety First” leads us to the conclusion that we need direct access to screening information in order to make the best decisions about the safety of our participants.”

For this reason, all applicants that are required to submit a background screen as a condition of their membership will need to go through the USA Volleyball Background Screen application portal.

The Carolina Region has updated its Coaching Education Policy.  It states: The Carolina Region believes that every player deserves a coach trained in the current techniques and safety issues of the sport. All Head and Assistant Coaches are required to have, at a minimum, current IMPACT certification in order to coach in the Region. An IMPACT certification now grants three seasons of coaching eligibility in the Carolina Region. Although USAV IMPACT certification does not expire, the Region believes it is important for coaches to stay current in the field.  Attending an IMPACT clinic or other approved NTDP Coaching Clinic at any time will extend a coach’s eligibility for another three seasons.

NOTE:  USA Volleyball has developed a new Coaching Academy.  The Region will be providing discounts for Carolina Region coaches to access this training.  Taking USAV Coaching Academy courses will count towards Carolina Region Continuing education extensions.

NO. Once someone is registered as a member with the Region in whatever capacity for the current season, then they do not have to buy another membership to coach a team. The club would need to send them a Public Club Assignment link (same as for the players affiliating with the club) and the Coach would need to go through the quizzard again and indicate they will have a Coach role this season.  That will show them the Adult Coach membership that will get them the correct requirements to be a Junior Coach (Background Screen, SafeSport, and IMPACT). They will not be charged again for the Coach membership.  Once they have that correct Coach membership in their account, the club can add them to the roster in the current USAV Governing Season.  They will show as eligible when their Background Screen, SafeSport, and IMPACT are all current.

All Junior coaches must be at least 18 years of age and at least two years older than the team they coach. However, individuals who have reached their 16th birthday may serve as a rostered Assistant Coach for teams that are a minimum of three age groups younger than the coach. Teams utilizing these junior coaches must register a Chaperone 25 or older also to be on the roster and sit on the bench in the event that the Head Coach is not able to finish a match on the bench. In addition, the Head Coach must be 25 or older and must be on the bench to start all matches. These Junior coaches must comply with all coaching prerequisites (IMPACT/SafeSport) before they can be added to the roster. In the event, the coach turns 18 during the season, they must clear the USAV Background Screen policy and would be governed by the current Coaches’ policies as found in the Operating Code.

Other minimum requirements for Coaches:

• Clear the USAV/RVA Background Screen (all adults 18 or older affiliating with junior program must clear this)
• Agree to the USAV Code of Ethics Form.  This is done electronically during the Registration process.
• Obtain an IMPACT or CAP Certification (After initial certification, coaches must attend an approved continuing education clinic every three seasons to remain eligible to coach)
• Must be SafeSport certified

USA Volleyball has issued the following statement in answer to similar questions such as this:

“This is to confirm that only USA Volleyball background screenings are accepted for USAV and/or Region sanctioned events. Other organizations may choose to accept the USA Volleyball background screening as valid because they know that we hold to a high standard of safety. However, USA Volleyball and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) have a unique set of flags and disqualifiers that are monitored, and the USAV strategic priority of “Safety First” leads us to the conclusion that we need direct access to screening information in order to make the best decisions about the safety of our participants.”

For this reason, all applicants that are required to submit a background screen as a condition of their membership will need to go through the USA Volleyball Background Screen application portal.

The Carolina Region has updated its Coaching Education Policy.  It states: The Carolina Region believes that every player deserves a coach trained in the current techniques and safety issues of the sport. All Head and Assistant Coaches are required to have, at a minimum, current IMPACT certification in order to coach in the Region. An IMPACT certification now grants three seasons of coaching eligibility in the Carolina Region. Although USAV IMPACT certification does not expire, the Region believes it is important for coaches to stay current in the field.  Attending an IMPACT clinic or other approved NTDP Coaching Clinic at any time will extend a coach’s eligibility for another three seasons.

NOTE:  USA Volleyball has developed a new Coaching Academy.  The Region will be providing discounts for Carolina Region coaches to access this training.  Taking USAV Coaching Academy courses will count towards Carolina Region Continuing education extensions.

NO. Once someone is registered as a member with the Region in whatever capacity for the current season, then they do not have to buy another membership to coach a team. The club would need to send them a Public Club Assignment link (same as for the players affiliating with the club) and the Coach would need to go through the quizzard again and indicate they will have a Coach role this season.  That will show them the Adult Coach membership that will get them the correct requirements to be a Junior Coach (Background Screen, SafeSport, and IMPACT). They will not be charged again for the Coach membership.  Once they have that correct Coach membership in their account, the club can add them to the roster in the current USAV Governing Season.  They will show as eligible when their Background Screen, SafeSport, and IMPACT are all current.

All Junior coaches must be at least 18 years of age and at least two years older than the team they coach. However, individuals who have reached their 16th birthday may serve as a rostered Assistant Coach for teams that are a minimum of three age groups younger than the coach. Teams utilizing these junior coaches must register a Chaperone 25 or older also to be on the roster and sit on the bench in the event that the Head Coach is not able to finish a match on the bench. In addition, the Head Coach must be 25 or older and must be on the bench to start all matches. These Junior coaches must comply with all coaching prerequisites (IMPACT/SafeSport) before they can be added to the roster. In the event, the coach turns 18 during the season, they must clear the USAV Background Screen policy and would be governed by the current Coaches’ policies as found in the Operating Code.

Other minimum requirements for Coaches:

• Clear the USAV/RVA Background Screen (all adults 18 or older affiliating with junior program must clear this)
• Agree to the USAV Code of Ethics Form.  This is done electronically during the Registration process.
• Obtain an IMPACT or CAP Certification (After initial certification, coaches must attend an approved continuing education clinic every three seasons to remain eligible to coach)
• Must be SafeSport certified

USA Volleyball has issued the following statement in answer to similar questions such as this:

“This is to confirm that only USA Volleyball background screenings are accepted for USAV and/or Region sanctioned events. Other organizations may choose to accept the USA Volleyball background screening as valid because they know that we hold to a high standard of safety. However, USA Volleyball and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) have a unique set of flags and disqualifiers that are monitored, and the USAV strategic priority of “Safety First” leads us to the conclusion that we need direct access to screening information in order to make the best decisions about the safety of our participants.”

For this reason, all applicants that are required to submit a background screen as a condition of their membership will need to go through the USA Volleyball Background Screen application portal.

The Carolina Region has updated its Coaching Education Policy.  It states: The Carolina Region believes that every player deserves a coach trained in the current techniques and safety issues of the sport. All Head and Assistant Coaches are required to have, at a minimum, current IMPACT certification in order to coach in the Region. An IMPACT certification now grants three seasons of coaching eligibility in the Carolina Region. Although USAV IMPACT certification does not expire, the Region believes it is important for coaches to stay current in the field.  Attending an IMPACT clinic or other approved NTDP Coaching Clinic at any time will extend a coach’s eligibility for another three seasons.

NOTE:  USA Volleyball has developed a new Coaching Academy.  The Region will be providing discounts for Carolina Region coaches to access this training.  Taking USAV Coaching Academy courses will count towards Carolina Region Continuing education extensions.

NO. Once someone is registered as a member with the Region in whatever capacity for the current season, then they do not have to buy another membership to coach a team. The club would need to send them a Public Club Assignment link (same as for the players affiliating with the club) and the Coach would need to go through the quizzard again and indicate they will have a Coach role this season.  That will show them the Adult Coach membership that will get them the correct requirements to be a Junior Coach (Background Screen, SafeSport, and IMPACT). They will not be charged again for the Coach membership.  Once they have that correct Coach membership in their account, the club can add them to the roster in the current USAV Governing Season.  They will show as eligible when their Background Screen, SafeSport, and IMPACT are all current.

All Junior coaches must be at least 18 years of age and at least two years older than the team they coach. However, individuals who have reached their 16th birthday may serve as a rostered Assistant Coach for teams that are a minimum of three age groups younger than the coach. Teams utilizing these junior coaches must register a Chaperone 25 or older also to be on the roster and sit on the bench in the event that the Head Coach is not able to finish a match on the bench. In addition, the Head Coach must be 25 or older and must be on the bench to start all matches. These Junior coaches must comply with all coaching prerequisites (IMPACT/SafeSport) before they can be added to the roster. In the event, the coach turns 18 during the season, they must clear the USAV Background Screen policy and would be governed by the current Coaches’ policies as found in the Operating Code.

Other minimum requirements for Coaches:

• Clear the USAV/RVA Background Screen (all adults 18 or older affiliating with junior program must clear this)
• Agree to the USAV Code of Ethics Form.  This is done electronically during the Registration process.
• Obtain an IMPACT or CAP Certification (After initial certification, coaches must attend an approved continuing education clinic every three seasons to remain eligible to coach)
• Must be SafeSport certified

USA Volleyball has issued the following statement in answer to similar questions such as this:

“This is to confirm that only USA Volleyball background screenings are accepted for USAV and/or Region sanctioned events. Other organizations may choose to accept the USA Volleyball background screening as valid because they know that we hold to a high standard of safety. However, USA Volleyball and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) have a unique set of flags and disqualifiers that are monitored, and the USAV strategic priority of “Safety First” leads us to the conclusion that we need direct access to screening information in order to make the best decisions about the safety of our participants.”

For this reason, all applicants that are required to submit a background screen as a condition of their membership will need to go through the USA Volleyball Background Screen application portal.

The Carolina Region has updated its Coaching Education Policy.  It states: The Carolina Region believes that every player deserves a coach trained in the current techniques and safety issues of the sport. All Head and Assistant Coaches are required to have, at a minimum, current IMPACT certification in order to coach in the Region. An IMPACT certification now grants three seasons of coaching eligibility in the Carolina Region. Although USAV IMPACT certification does not expire, the Region believes it is important for coaches to stay current in the field.  Attending an IMPACT clinic or other approved NTDP Coaching Clinic at any time will extend a coach’s eligibility for another three seasons.

NOTE:  USA Volleyball has developed a new Coaching Academy.  The Region will be providing discounts for Carolina Region coaches to access this training.  Taking USAV Coaching Academy courses will count towards Carolina Region Continuing education extensions.

NO. Once someone is registered as a member with the Region in whatever capacity for the current season, then they do not have to buy another membership to coach a team. The club would need to send them a Public Club Assignment link (same as for the players affiliating with the club) and the Coach would need to go through the quizzard again and indicate they will have a Coach role this season.  That will show them the Adult Coach membership that will get them the correct requirements to be a Junior Coach (Background Screen, SafeSport, and IMPACT). They will not be charged again for the Coach membership.  Once they have that correct Coach membership in their account, the club can add them to the roster in the current USAV Governing Season.  They will show as eligible when their Background Screen, SafeSport, and IMPACT are all current.

All Junior coaches must be at least 18 years of age and at least two years older than the team they coach. However, individuals who have reached their 16th birthday may serve as a rostered Assistant Coach for teams that are a minimum of three age groups younger than the coach. Teams utilizing these junior coaches must register a Chaperone 25 or older also to be on the roster and sit on the bench in the event that the Head Coach is not able to finish a match on the bench. In addition, the Head Coach must be 25 or older and must be on the bench to start all matches. These Junior coaches must comply with all coaching prerequisites (IMPACT/SafeSport) before they can be added to the roster. In the event, the coach turns 18 during the season, they must clear the USAV Background Screen policy and would be governed by the current Coaches’ policies as found in the Operating Code.

Other minimum requirements for Coaches:

• Clear the USAV/RVA Background Screen (all adults 18 or older affiliating with junior program must clear this)
• Agree to the USAV Code of Ethics Form.  This is done electronically during the Registration process.
• Obtain an IMPACT or CAP Certification (After initial certification, coaches must attend an approved continuing education clinic every three seasons to remain eligible to coach)
• Must be SafeSport certified

USA Volleyball has issued the following statement in answer to similar questions such as this:

“This is to confirm that only USA Volleyball background screenings are accepted for USAV and/or Region sanctioned events. Other organizations may choose to accept the USA Volleyball background screening as valid because they know that we hold to a high standard of safety. However, USA Volleyball and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) have a unique set of flags and disqualifiers that are monitored, and the USAV strategic priority of “Safety First” leads us to the conclusion that we need direct access to screening information in order to make the best decisions about the safety of our participants.”

For this reason, all applicants that are required to submit a background screen as a condition of their membership will need to go through the USA Volleyball Background Screen application portal.

The Carolina Region has updated its Coaching Education Policy.  It states: The Carolina Region believes that every player deserves a coach trained in the current techniques and safety issues of the sport. All Head and Assistant Coaches are required to have, at a minimum, current IMPACT certification in order to coach in the Region. An IMPACT certification now grants three seasons of coaching eligibility in the Carolina Region. Although USAV IMPACT certification does not expire, the Region believes it is important for coaches to stay current in the field.  Attending an IMPACT clinic or other approved NTDP Coaching Clinic at any time will extend a coach’s eligibility for another three seasons.

NOTE:  USA Volleyball has developed a new Coaching Academy.  The Region will be providing discounts for Carolina Region coaches to access this training.  Taking USAV Coaching Academy courses will count towards Carolina Region Continuing education extensions.

NO. Once someone is registered as a member with the Region in whatever capacity for the current season, then they do not have to buy another membership to coach a team. The club would need to send them a Public Club Assignment link (same as for the players affiliating with the club) and the Coach would need to go through the quizzard again and indicate they will have a Coach role this season.  That will show them the Adult Coach membership that will get them the correct requirements to be a Junior Coach (Background Screen, SafeSport, and IMPACT). They will not be charged again for the Coach membership.  Once they have that correct Coach membership in their account, the club can add them to the roster in the current USAV Governing Season.  They will show as eligible when their Background Screen, SafeSport, and IMPACT are all current.

All Junior coaches must be at least 18 years of age and at least two years older than the team they coach. However, individuals who have reached their 16th birthday may serve as a rostered Assistant Coach for teams that are a minimum of three age groups younger than the coach. Teams utilizing these junior coaches must register a Chaperone 25 or older also to be on the roster and sit on the bench in the event that the Head Coach is not able to finish a match on the bench. In addition, the Head Coach must be 25 or older and must be on the bench to start all matches. These Junior coaches must comply with all coaching prerequisites (IMPACT/SafeSport) before they can be added to the roster. In the event, the coach turns 18 during the season, they must clear the USAV Background Screen policy and would be governed by the current Coaches’ policies as found in the Operating Code.

Other minimum requirements for Coaches:

• Clear the USAV/RVA Background Screen (all adults 18 or older affiliating with junior program must clear this)
• Agree to the USAV Code of Ethics Form.  This is done electronically during the Registration process.
• Obtain an IMPACT or CAP Certification (After initial certification, coaches must attend an approved continuing education clinic every three seasons to remain eligible to coach)
• Must be SafeSport certified

USA Volleyball has issued the following statement in answer to similar questions such as this:

“This is to confirm that only USA Volleyball background screenings are accepted for USAV and/or Region sanctioned events. Other organizations may choose to accept the USA Volleyball background screening as valid because they know that we hold to a high standard of safety. However, USA Volleyball and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) have a unique set of flags and disqualifiers that are monitored, and the USAV strategic priority of “Safety First” leads us to the conclusion that we need direct access to screening information in order to make the best decisions about the safety of our participants.”

For this reason, all applicants that are required to submit a background screen as a condition of their membership will need to go through the USA Volleyball Background Screen application portal.

The Carolina Region has updated its Coaching Education Policy.  It states: The Carolina Region believes that every player deserves a coach trained in the current techniques and safety issues of the sport. All Head and Assistant Coaches are required to have, at a minimum, current IMPACT certification in order to coach in the Region. An IMPACT certification now grants three seasons of coaching eligibility in the Carolina Region. Although USAV IMPACT certification does not expire, the Region believes it is important for coaches to stay current in the field.  Attending an IMPACT clinic or other approved NTDP Coaching Clinic at any time will extend a coach’s eligibility for another three seasons.

NOTE:  USA Volleyball has developed a new Coaching Academy.  The Region will be providing discounts for Carolina Region coaches to access this training.  Taking USAV Coaching Academy courses will count towards Carolina Region Continuing education extensions.

NO. Once someone is registered as a member with the Region in whatever capacity for the current season, then they do not have to buy another membership to coach a team. The club would need to send them a Public Club Assignment link (same as for the players affiliating with the club) and the Coach would need to go through the quizzard again and indicate they will have a Coach role this season.  That will show them the Adult Coach membership that will get them the correct requirements to be a Junior Coach (Background Screen, SafeSport, and IMPACT). They will not be charged again for the Coach membership.  Once they have that correct Coach membership in their account, the club can add them to the roster in the current USAV Governing Season.  They will show as eligible when their Background Screen, SafeSport, and IMPACT are all current.

All Junior coaches must be at least 18 years of age and at least two years older than the team they coach. However, individuals who have reached their 16th birthday may serve as a rostered Assistant Coach for teams that are a minimum of three age groups younger than the coach. Teams utilizing these junior coaches must register a Chaperone 25 or older also to be on the roster and sit on the bench in the event that the Head Coach is not able to finish a match on the bench. In addition, the Head Coach must be 25 or older and must be on the bench to start all matches. These Junior coaches must comply with all coaching prerequisites (IMPACT/SafeSport) before they can be added to the roster. In the event, the coach turns 18 during the season, they must clear the USAV Background Screen policy and would be governed by the current Coaches’ policies as found in the Operating Code.

Other minimum requirements for Coaches:

• Clear the USAV/RVA Background Screen (all adults 18 or older affiliating with junior program must clear this)
• Agree to the USAV Code of Ethics Form.  This is done electronically during the Registration process.
• Obtain an IMPACT or CAP Certification (After initial certification, coaches must attend an approved continuing education clinic every three seasons to remain eligible to coach)
• Must be SafeSport certified

USA Volleyball has issued the following statement in answer to similar questions such as this:

“This is to confirm that only USA Volleyball background screenings are accepted for USAV and/or Region sanctioned events. Other organizations may choose to accept the USA Volleyball background screening as valid because they know that we hold to a high standard of safety. However, USA Volleyball and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) have a unique set of flags and disqualifiers that are monitored, and the USAV strategic priority of “Safety First” leads us to the conclusion that we need direct access to screening information in order to make the best decisions about the safety of our participants.”

For this reason, all applicants that are required to submit a background screen as a condition of their membership will need to go through the USA Volleyball Background Screen application portal.

The Carolina Region has updated its Coaching Education Policy.  It states: The Carolina Region believes that every player deserves a coach trained in the current techniques and safety issues of the sport. All Head and Assistant Coaches are required to have, at a minimum, current IMPACT certification in order to coach in the Region. An IMPACT certification now grants three seasons of coaching eligibility in the Carolina Region. Although USAV IMPACT certification does not expire, the Region believes it is important for coaches to stay current in the field.  Attending an IMPACT clinic or other approved NTDP Coaching Clinic at any time will extend a coach’s eligibility for another three seasons.

NOTE:  USA Volleyball has developed a new Coaching Academy.  The Region will be providing discounts for Carolina Region coaches to access this training.  Taking USAV Coaching Academy courses will count towards Carolina Region Continuing education extensions.

NO. Once someone is registered as a member with the Region in whatever capacity for the current season, then they do not have to buy another membership to coach a team. The club would need to send them a Public Club Assignment link (same as for the players affiliating with the club) and the Coach would need to go through the quizzard again and indicate they will have a Coach role this season.  That will show them the Adult Coach membership that will get them the correct requirements to be a Junior Coach (Background Screen, SafeSport, and IMPACT). They will not be charged again for the Coach membership.  Once they have that correct Coach membership in their account, the club can add them to the roster in the current USAV Governing Season.  They will show as eligible when their Background Screen, SafeSport, and IMPACT are all current.

All Junior coaches must be at least 18 years of age and at least two years older than the team they coach. However, individuals who have reached their 16th birthday may serve as a rostered Assistant Coach for teams that are a minimum of three age groups younger than the coach. Teams utilizing these junior coaches must register a Chaperone 25 or older also to be on the roster and sit on the bench in the event that the Head Coach is not able to finish a match on the bench. In addition, the Head Coach must be 25 or older and must be on the bench to start all matches. These Junior coaches must comply with all coaching prerequisites (IMPACT/SafeSport) before they can be added to the roster. In the event, the coach turns 18 during the season, they must clear the USAV Background Screen policy and would be governed by the current Coaches’ policies as found in the Operating Code.

Other minimum requirements for Coaches:

• Clear the USAV/RVA Background Screen (all adults 18 or older affiliating with junior program must clear this)
• Agree to the USAV Code of Ethics Form.  This is done electronically during the Registration process.
• Obtain an IMPACT or CAP Certification (After initial certification, coaches must attend an approved continuing education clinic every three seasons to remain eligible to coach)
• Must be SafeSport certified

USA Volleyball has issued the following statement in answer to similar questions such as this:

“This is to confirm that only USA Volleyball background screenings are accepted for USAV and/or Region sanctioned events. Other organizations may choose to accept the USA Volleyball background screening as valid because they know that we hold to a high standard of safety. However, USA Volleyball and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) have a unique set of flags and disqualifiers that are monitored, and the USAV strategic priority of “Safety First” leads us to the conclusion that we need direct access to screening information in order to make the best decisions about the safety of our participants.”

For this reason, all applicants that are required to submit a background screen as a condition of their membership will need to go through the USA Volleyball Background Screen application portal.

The Carolina Region has updated its Coaching Education Policy.  It states: The Carolina Region believes that every player deserves a coach trained in the current techniques and safety issues of the sport. All Head and Assistant Coaches are required to have, at a minimum, current IMPACT certification in order to coach in the Region. An IMPACT certification now grants three seasons of coaching eligibility in the Carolina Region. Although USAV IMPACT certification does not expire, the Region believes it is important for coaches to stay current in the field.  Attending an IMPACT clinic or other approved NTDP Coaching Clinic at any time will extend a coach’s eligibility for another three seasons.

NOTE:  USA Volleyball has developed a new Coaching Academy.  The Region will be providing discounts for Carolina Region coaches to access this training.  Taking USAV Coaching Academy courses will count towards Carolina Region Continuing education extensions.

NO. Once someone is registered as a member with the Region in whatever capacity for the current season, then they do not have to buy another membership to coach a team. The club would need to send them a Public Club Assignment link (same as for the players affiliating with the club) and the Coach would need to go through the quizzard again and indicate they will have a Coach role this season.  That will show them the Adult Coach membership that will get them the correct requirements to be a Junior Coach (Background Screen, SafeSport, and IMPACT). They will not be charged again for the Coach membership.  Once they have that correct Coach membership in their account, the club can add them to the roster in the current USAV Governing Season.  They will show as eligible when their Background Screen, SafeSport, and IMPACT are all current.

All Junior coaches must be at least 18 years of age and at least two years older than the team they coach. However, individuals who have reached their 16th birthday may serve as a rostered Assistant Coach for teams that are a minimum of three age groups younger than the coach. Teams utilizing these junior coaches must register a Chaperone 25 or older also to be on the roster and sit on the bench in the event that the Head Coach is not able to finish a match on the bench. In addition, the Head Coach must be 25 or older and must be on the bench to start all matches. These Junior coaches must comply with all coaching prerequisites (IMPACT/SafeSport) before they can be added to the roster. In the event, the coach turns 18 during the season, they must clear the USAV Background Screen policy and would be governed by the current Coaches’ policies as found in the Operating Code.

Other minimum requirements for Coaches:

• Clear the USAV/RVA Background Screen (all adults 18 or older affiliating with junior program must clear this)
• Agree to the USAV Code of Ethics Form.  This is done electronically during the Registration process.
• Obtain an IMPACT or CAP Certification (After initial certification, coaches must attend an approved continuing education clinic every three seasons to remain eligible to coach)
• Must be SafeSport certified

USA Volleyball has issued the following statement in answer to similar questions such as this:

“This is to confirm that only USA Volleyball background screenings are accepted for USAV and/or Region sanctioned events. Other organizations may choose to accept the USA Volleyball background screening as valid because they know that we hold to a high standard of safety. However, USA Volleyball and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) have a unique set of flags and disqualifiers that are monitored, and the USAV strategic priority of “Safety First” leads us to the conclusion that we need direct access to screening information in order to make the best decisions about the safety of our participants.”

For this reason, all applicants that are required to submit a background screen as a condition of their membership will need to go through the USA Volleyball Background Screen application portal.

The Carolina Region has updated its Coaching Education Policy.  It states: The Carolina Region believes that every player deserves a coach trained in the current techniques and safety issues of the sport. All Head and Assistant Coaches are required to have, at a minimum, current IMPACT certification in order to coach in the Region. An IMPACT certification now grants three seasons of coaching eligibility in the Carolina Region. Although USAV IMPACT certification does not expire, the Region believes it is important for coaches to stay current in the field.  Attending an IMPACT clinic or other approved NTDP Coaching Clinic at any time will extend a coach’s eligibility for another three seasons.

NOTE:  USA Volleyball has developed a new Coaching Academy.  The Region will be providing discounts for Carolina Region coaches to access this training.  Taking USAV Coaching Academy courses will count towards Carolina Region Continuing education extensions.

NO. Once someone is registered as a member with the Region in whatever capacity for the current season, then they do not have to buy another membership to coach a team. The club would need to send them a Public Club Assignment link (same as for the players affiliating with the club) and the Coach would need to go through the quizzard again and indicate they will have a Coach role this season.  That will show them the Adult Coach membership that will get them the correct requirements to be a Junior Coach (Background Screen, SafeSport, and IMPACT). They will not be charged again for the Coach membership.  Once they have that correct Coach membership in their account, the club can add them to the roster in the current USAV Governing Season.  They will show as eligible when their Background Screen, SafeSport, and IMPACT are all current.

All Junior coaches must be at least 18 years of age and at least two years older than the team they coach. However, individuals who have reached their 16th birthday may serve as a rostered Assistant Coach for teams that are a minimum of three age groups younger than the coach. Teams utilizing these junior coaches must register a Chaperone 25 or older also to be on the roster and sit on the bench in the event that the Head Coach is not able to finish a match on the bench. In addition, the Head Coach must be 25 or older and must be on the bench to start all matches. These Junior coaches must comply with all coaching prerequisites (IMPACT/SafeSport) before they can be added to the roster. In the event, the coach turns 18 during the season, they must clear the USAV Background Screen policy and would be governed by the current Coaches’ policies as found in the Operating Code.

Other minimum requirements for Coaches:

• Clear the USAV/RVA Background Screen (all adults 18 or older affiliating with junior program must clear this)
• Agree to the USAV Code of Ethics Form.  This is done electronically during the Registration process.
• Obtain an IMPACT or CAP Certification (After initial certification, coaches must attend an approved continuing education clinic every three seasons to remain eligible to coach)
• Must be SafeSport certified