Toe Valley Soccer Association

Coaching Education Reimbursement Policy

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The following policy applies to all coaches and directors of the Toe Valley Soccer Association who wish to
take the grassroots coaching course or continuing education course/session. Coaches must agree to continue coaching with TVSA for at least one full season for lower level grassroots courses (4v4;7v7;11v11). Coaches taking upper level (C, B, or A or their equivalent) courses must agree to remain with TVSA for two years.

The following protocol must be adhered to when asking for reimbursement:

· The TVSA Coach or Director seeking reimbursement for a coaching course must present a completed application to the club at least 30 days in advance of registering for the course. Application will include Course level, Date of Course, Location, cost of course, and travel expenses.

· Once approved, the coach/director will register and pay for the course.

· The coach/director must attend the course and successfully complete the course with a passing grade to be considered for reimbursement.

· After passing the course, the coach/director must submit receipts for all expenses. In addition, they must submit a certificate indicating successful completion and passing of the course to the President.

· Once this paperwork has been submitted, TVSA will issue the total reimbursement. 

· The reimbursement for grassroots and A, B, and C License courses (or equivalent) may include lodging and meals that are not included with the course registration fees. Individuals will be reimbursed for approved travel expenses (i.e. airfare or mileage reimbursed at 35 cents/mile).

· Applicant must disclose any other financial assistance granted to them for the course/session
(including grants, scholarships, matching funding, other employer contributions, etc).

Reimbursement approval for all licenses/courses will be made at the discretion of Toe Valley Soccer Association.

Coaches should make every effort to attend NCYSA sponsored/hosted courses.

Any requests for exceptions to this policy must be submitted in writing to the TVSA Board of Directors.