It is the Club Director’s responsibility to ensure that their coaches have met the following Keystone Region coaching requirements:

  • Must be 18 years of age at the time the coach begins the season.
  • Must be at least 2 years older than the age level they are coaching
  • May not be in High School
  • Must complete USA Volleyball’s online registration process and submit all required forms.
  • Must successfully pass a background screen as part of registration.
  • Must meet the IMPACT Certification requirements.
  • Must complete the Safesport Certification requirements.

Without meeting all the requirements listed above, the coach will remain ineligible and may not coach in any capacity with the club. Any team or club utilizing an ineligible coach may be sanctioned. Additionally, the individual coach(es) may be subject to sanction by the region.
 
It is also mandated by the State of Pennsylvania that coaches have their PA 153 Clearances. The Region mandates that all clubs comply with Pennsylvania state laws.

Criminal History Record from the PA State Police (PATCH) system
Child Abuse Clearance obtained through the Department of Public Welfare
Fingerprint screening (this does not include volunteers with ten year consistent PA residence) – Service Code: 1KG756

Juniors under 18 can be listed on the roster as a manager during the season, with the following provisions:

  • At NO time may this individual be allowed to be a head coach.
  • At NO time may this individual have sole responsibility for the team (including practices, tournaments, fundraisers, etc.).

Coaching Restrictions

Current high school or college coaches may have restrictions imposed by state or collegiate associations pertaining to their involvement in club sports. It is the coach and their club director’s responsibility to ensure association rules are not violated. KRVA and USA Volleyball have no control, influence, or interest in these rules, nor are KRVA or USAV responsible for their enforcement. Violations should be reported to the association or the coach’s school.
 
Coaches are restricted to being rostered for one club for the season. However, Coaches may be rostered for 2 different clubs in the opposite gender if neither club has a team in that gender. Coaches also may not be rostered in 2 different regions clubs.