All fall football coaches must complete the USA Football Youth Certification or Refresher Course. The course is FREE for currently registered ASA coaches. This course takes several hours, so please plan accordingly to get the course completed prior to the start of the season. 

Coaches completing the certification for the first time will complete the Level 1 flag or tackle certification, while returning coaches will be automatically assigned to take the Level 2 flag or tackle re-certification. Coaches can access the certification at no cost by following the steps below:

• Go to USA Football Courses
• Under "Youth Coach Course" click on "Learn More"
• Click on "Buy Course"
• Type in Promo Code: ALLEN2026
  • This promo code will expire on 9/30/2026
• Click "Update Price"
• Click "Confirm & Purchase"
• You will be taken back to the Courses homepage, where you will select "Claim Course" under Youth Coach Course-Tackle or Youth Coach Course-Flag (whichever you plan to complete)
• Start Coursework