WHY CREDENTIAL?
As a USASF member, you are eligible to participate in Coach Credentialing. More than 7,000 coaches are credentialed yearly to demonstrate their abilities to coach All Star. USASF Coach Credentialing is offered for both cheer and dance coaches. Cheer coach credentialing examines and tests coaches on their knowledge of each level’s rules and verifies that coaches can safely teach and break skills down — primarily the most difficult skills allowed at each level for athletes. A candidate must pass the credentialing requirements of one level before advancing to the next higher level. Dance coach credentialing demonstrates knowledge of the general dance rules to ensure the safety of athletes.
While coach credentialing doesn’t guarantee safety, replace the importance of first aid and CPR training or diminish the importance of other courses or clinics that help train coaches to be good leaders, be organized, use safe training practices, etc., USASF Coach Credentialing should assure members and parents that a cheer credentialed coach knows how to teach the skills required for a team’s given level or that the dance credentialed coach understands the general dance rules to assist in the safety of their dancers.
HOW DO I GET STARTED?
- Log into your COACH PROFILE
- Make sure your profile is paid and current
- Select your name in the upper right-hand corner
- Select USASF Credentialing Website from the dropdown menu
WHAT’S NEW?
The credentialing system is now user friendly! The step-by-step system guides you through each step, prompting so you don’t miss anything.
NEW BASELINE COURSE – FREE!
All coaches are encouraged to complete the Baseline Course whether credentialing or not. The Baseline Course provides information on vital topics like assessing and/or handling athletes with concussions, cardiac issues and overheating. This course MUST be completed by anyone wanting to credential or ADD TO their existing credentials. Access to the credentialing tests will not be allowed until the Baseline Course is completed.
NEW PERCENTAGE-COMPLETED TRACKER
A “% completed” tracker will display on your screen showing you how much of the process you have completed and how much you have left.
ACCESS TO YOUR CREDENTIALING HISTORY
Check your history including dates completed and expired
NEW PERCENTAGE-COMPLETED TRACKER
A “% completed” tracker will display on your screen showing you how much of the process you have completed and how much you have left.
ACCESS TO YOUR CREDENTIALING HISTORY
Check your history including dates completed and expired.
WHAT IF MY CHEER CREDENTIALS ARE NOT SHOWING CORRECTLY?
E-mail credentialing@usasf.net and provide the following information:
- Name
- Member number
- What the system is showing incorrectly
- What you think it should be
HOW DO I BEGIN THE CHEER CREDENTIALING PROCESS?
Log into Credentialing Portal
- Log into your COACH PROFILE
- Select Name in upper right-hand corner
- Select USASF Credentialing Website
WHAT DOES THE CHEER CREDENTIALING PROCESS INCLUDE?
Submission of Prerequisites
- Baseline Coach Course
- Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) Course
Written Tests
- Rules and Glossary Test
- Level Specific Tests (Levels 1-6)
Practical Test with Instructor
- REQUIRED: meet with an instructor the 1st and 2nd time taking a level test. (This used to be called Cycle 1 and Cycle 2.)
- Once you have taken and passed a level test two times, you will not have to meet with an instructor the third time taking the same level test.
Ready to get started? Click here to access your Member Profile!