To become a coach (head or assistant) there are a few certifications required. Many are one time events. The league covers/reimburses you for any of these if they have costs. To be reimbursed please fill out the Google Form.
If you have any questions please reach out to [email protected] and [email protected]
Register as a coach on FreeholdSoccer.com
The first thing to do is to register at FreeholdSoccer.com
Log into or create an account at freeholdSoccer.com. Once logged in, click "my account" top right and then volunteer on the left.
Required for Recreation & Travel
Background check
This is good for 3 years. You go to a location in Eatontown for fingerprinting to start the process. After a few weeks, you will be notified to come to MJT Park Recreation office to get a Freehold Township Coaches ID. Badges can be picked up at
Parks and Recreation office at Michael J. Tighe (65 Georgia Road Freehold, NJ 07728) - 732-294-2190. Follow the instructions here to start the process. (
Background Check)
Township Coach's ID - Coaches are required to wear badges at practices and games.
Rutgers Training Course (In-Person, 2-3 hours):
- Recreation Only - Travel State Certification covers this requirement
Given across many locations for all NJ sports. Classes are available in the evening. This training meets NJ State requirements for the Little League Law. Here is a list of courses - more classes are always added, so keep checking to find one that works for you.http://youthsports.rutgers.edu/educational-courses/schedule
Contact the Freehold Township Recreation Office (732.294.2190). Give them your name and email - they will send you a voucher for the class and avoid out the of pocket/reimbursement process. (Note if you already have an existing CPR card please email it to [email protected])
Heads Up Concussion
This one-time online required class takes only about 30 minutes and teaches you how to identify and handle concussion-type injuries. The course is offered through CDC Training - https://www.train.org/cdctrain/course/1089818/details
Safe Sport Training:
To enroll in this program, use this LINK.
For Organization Member ID : NA
For Role: Coach
For Name of Sport or Community Organization: Soccer
To renew safe sport:
https://safesporttrained.org/ and log in with your previous account;
Go to my courses and there should be a refresher course, if not go to catalog and select the refresher course.
To download the Certificate:
Navigate to myCourses and select the course. On the right there's a picture link to open the cert. Download and save.
To upload to FreeholdSoccer.com
Log into your account, and there's a view account button next to your name or click on the volunteer link on the left navigation.
Click the checkbox next to safesport and upload & save.
Required for Travel Only
NJYS State Certificate Course (formerly known as the F-Course):
https://www.njyouthsoccer.com/Default.aspx?tabid=971375
The NJYS State Certificate Course, formerly known as the F-Course examines safety considerations, emergency planning, injury care and prevention, and significant coaching responsibilities of the coach responsible for players within travel programs. An introduction is provided to foster understanding of player-centered and developmentally appropriate coaching for those engaged within the long-term player development process.