IYSA FOUNDATION GRANT APPLICATION & AGREEMENT

The Illinois Youth Soccer Foundation (“Foundation”) has released a Grant Application that will improve the experience for youth soccer athletes by educating coaches. The Foundation believes that the standards and information in the US Soccer (“USSF”) courses will provide the education that coaches need to enhance and expand the youth soccer athletes’ experience.

Purpose of Grant

The purpose of this Grant is to use USSF Coaching Education to teach coaches how to improve the mental health and playing experience of youth athletes by their involvement in the sport.

Keeping youth athletes participating in sports can improve their academic performance and decrease negative outcomes such as dropping out of school, delinquency, substance abuse, gang participation.

In the IYSA hosted USSF ‘C’ or Club Technical Leadership (‘CTL’) Level 1 coaching courses, coaches will learn how to provide a positive environment that keeps youth athletes involved in the sport by improving their mental health and playing experience.

The objective of this Grant is to increase the number of USSF licensed coaches in Illinois who are aligned with the IYSA and USSF Coaching Standards and Code of Conduct and to provide youth athletes with a positive playing experience to keep them involved in the sport.

The goal is to encourage IYSA Member Organization Coaches to successfully attend, complete and obtain an IYSA hosted US Soccer C’ or ‘CTL’ coaching license by reimbursing qualifying coaches a portion of their coaching course registration for these courses.

Terms & Conditions

Before an IYSA Foundation Grant Application can be considered by the Foundation, a qualifying Applicant must successfully complete and receive the US Soccer license for the IYSA hosted course listed in this Application and submit to the Foundation for evaluation the IYSA Foundation Application & Agreement with the required documents, information and certifications.

Applicant's Information

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Organization of Employment: *

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Select the Course for which Applicant is seeking registration reimbursement: *

List Course Date & Course Location *

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Organization Information

Grant Applicant's Name *

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Grant Applicant’s Position with the Organization: *

List IYSA Member League(s) with whom Organization is affiliated: *

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Name & Title of Organization Representative: *

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Organization Certification: *

I certify that the listed Grant Applicant is currently registered as a staff coach with the Organization.
I certify that the Organization has teams currently registered with and participating in the IYSA Member League listed herein.
I certify that the Organization is a currently registered non-profit corporation with the Illinois Secretary of State.
I certify that all players and coaches are currently registered and in good standing with the IYSA Member League(s).
I certify that all player and coaches’ data and payments for the current year have been submitted to the IYSA Member League(s).
I certify that the Organization is in compliance with the SafeSport Act, the US Center for SafeSport Policy and the US Soccer Model MAAPP and Model Prohibited Conduct Policies.
I certify and understand that in accordance to US Soccer requirements the Organization has its own policies that cover at minimum what is in the model policies, publish its Prohibited Conduct Policies on its website, and upload or submit to the IYSA Foundation a link to its Prohibited Conduct Policies.

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ORGANIZATION REPRESENTATIVE – By typing my name below, I hereby acknowledge that this typed signature serves as my authorized electronic signature, with the same legal effect as a handwritten signature. *

Applicants Certification *

I am currently registered as a staff coach in good standing with the nonprofit Organization/Club (“Organization”) and the IYSA Member League(s) listed herein.
I understand and agree that the Foundation will not consider a course registration fee reimbursement for the IYSA hosted US Soccer ‘C’, or ‘CTL’ coaching course listed in this Application until I have received my USSF license for this course.
I have an updated active profile in the US Soccer Learning Center.
In this Application, I have indicated the IYSA hosted US Soccer course level, course date and location for the course for which I am seeking a reimbursement.
I understand and agree that I must successfully complete the course requirements by course deadline for the course listed in this Application.
I agree to align with IYSA and USSF philosophies, education requirements and policies regarding the following: Player Development Coaching Player Safety Parent Education

Agreement

I, the undersigned Illinois Youth Soccer Foundation (“Foundation”) Applicant hereby certify that the information provided in this Application is true and that I understand and agree to comply with the requirements and restrictions listed in this Application. I agree to align with IYSA and USSF philosophies, education requirements and policies regarding Player Development, Coaching, Player Safety and Parent Education. I certify that I am currently registered as a team coach with an IYSA Member League and a nonprofit Organization/Club (“Organization”) in good standing with IYSA and its IYSA Member League. I understand that before an Application will be considered by the Foundation, I agree to meet the criteria listed in this Application and submit to the Foundation this completed IYSA Foundation Application & Agreement and the required documents and information listed in this Application. I understand that the Foundation will only consider to reimburse a portion of the registration fee for an IYSA hosted USSF ‘C’ or ‘CTL’ Level 1 coaching course and not for the following expenses including but not limited to social events, salaries, wages, taxes, fines, business expenses, travel, meals, hotel accommodations, capital expenditures, investments, improvements, etc. I understand that the Foundation will not consider any reimbursement for the IYSA hosted US Soccer ‘C’, or ‘CTL’ Level 1 coaching course listed in this Application until I have met all of the requirements listed in this Application, successfully completed the course by the course deadline and have received a USSF license for the course listed in this Application. I understand that I have to meet the course requirements including but not limited to attending all course meetings, submitting the course assignments by course deadlines, pass a summative assessment of learning and competencies at the end of the course and demonstrate competencies (minimum standard) at the end of the course experience to receive a USSF license. I understand the decisions of the Foundation Grant Committee are final. I understand that this Agreement is subject to change and may be amended by the Foundation and that the Foundation requirements may be subject to modifications and/or additions as necessary during the course of this Agreement. I certify that I am in compliance with the bylaws, policies, procedures and requirements of the Foundation, IYSA and USSF. I hereby release, indemnify and holds harmless the Illinois Youth Soccer Foundation and Illinois Youth Soccer Association, their directors, officers, officials, agents and/or employees, associated personnel, other participants, sponsors, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event (Releasees), from any and all claims, demands, losses, and liability arising out of or related to any illness, injury, disability or death of the Course Participants may suffer, whether arising from the negligence of the Releasees or otherwise, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

By checking the statements above, I the undersigned Applicant certify that the information provided in this IYSA Foundation Grant Application is true and accurate and that I understand, certify and agree to the terms, requirements and restrictions listed in the 2024 IYSA Foundation Grant Application and Agreement.

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GRANT APPLICANT – By typing my name below, I hereby acknowledge that this typed signature serves as my authorized electronic signature, with the same legal effect as a handwritten signature. *