REQUIREMENTS FOR COACHES
Step One: Register with the EJFL
Every coach (anyone involved in football instruction) will need to register with the Elko Junior Football League.
1. Register by selecting Register at the top right corner of the Elko Junior Football web page. Create an account.
2. Once logged in. Select Volunteer on the right pane.
3. Select Find Volunteer Roles
4. Select the 2021 Season and select View Available Positions
5. Select Position and Division and select Continue
6. Select yourself and select Continue
7. Fill out the required information and then select Continue
This will complete your registration with the Elko Junior Football League
Step Two: Heads up certification (For football Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches and Trainers Only)
Every coach (anyone involved in football instruction) will need to be USA Football Heads Up Certified. This is a yearly requirement. You can create an account at USA Football, but don’t sign up for the course until you receive a voucher code from the Elko Junior Football League organization. This will allow you to get the certification at no cost, and it also helps keep track of who is certified.
1. Log into an existing account (or create new) here: https://account.usafootball.com/login
I. Update organization & personal info
2. After login, select Training on the left side of the page
3. Click Take Me There in upper right to access certification site
4. Select the appropriate course and add to cart
I. 2021 Youth Tackle Coach Certification for tackle coaches
II. Click Do you have a coupon code? and enter: League code provided by League
5. Proceed to course and complete each module
I. Returning coaches can “test-out” of each module by answering 5 questions correctly
6. Coaches will receive a certificate via email upon completion
7. Help Desk number: 1-877-536-6822
Please contact your league administrator if you have any questions or concerns.
Questions? Contact:
Ely DeJesus 1-775-389-1093