Volunteer Coaching Requirements
Thank you for volunteering to coach with North Star FC. All recreational coaches must complete the required safety training before working with players.
Questions about coaching?
Rochester: Paul Keller — pkeller099@gmail.com
Albert Lea, Austin & Winona: Fabian Becerril — fbecerril@northstarfc.com
1 - Complete Your Background Check
Background checks are required annually and are valid for the calendar year (January 1–December 31).
Complete Background Check →
2 - Realizar la capacitación SafeSport
SafeSport training must be completed annually. New coaches complete the full SafeSport course; returning coaches complete the appropriate refresher course.
Use the North Star FC/U.S. Soccer enrollment key:
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Complete SafeSport Training →
3 - Capacitación completa sobre conmociones cerebrales
Concussion training is required for recreational coaches. Certificates are valid for three years.
If you are unsure whether your certification is current, contact Annie Block at ablock@northstarfc.com.
Complete Concussion Training →
2026 Fall Rec Coaches Meeting
Saturday, August 29, 2026
North Star FC Facility
380 Woodlake Dr SE, Rochester
Kindergarten–2nd Grade
Meeting: 8:15–8:55 a.m.
Coaching Clinic: 9:00–9:45 a.m.
3rd–4th Grade
Meeting: 9:30–10:10 a.m.
Coaching Clinic: 10:15–11:00 a.m.
5th–6th Grade
Meeting: 10:45–11:20 a.m.
Coaching Clinic: 11:25 a.m.–12:10 p.m.
7th–8th Grade
Meeting: 11:45–11:55 a.m.
Then add:
Recogida de equipo de entrenamiento
Saturday, August 29
Fuad Soccer Complex Equipment Shed
SE corner of the RCTC Heintz Center parking lot
Time: TBD