Coach Registration

The Coach Registration process through Backspin helps parish programs manage volunteer onboarding, clearance tracking, and seasonal coaching assignments through a centralized Diocese-wide system.

All coaches and volunteers must complete the required registration and clearance process before participating in CYO activities involving athletes.

Quick Summary

Coaches and volunteers are required to:

Create a Backspin profile
Sign up for a role each season
Complete required clearance items
Maintain an active coaching card before working with athletes

Creating a Volunteer Profile

Each volunteer begins by creating a profile in Backspin. This profile is used to:

Register for coaching and volunteer roles
Complete required forms and acknowledgements
Track clearance requirements
Upload required documents
View coaching card and eligibility status

Volunteers should continue using the same account from season to season so their records and certifications remain connected to their profile.

Seasonal Role Selection

Before each season, volunteers select the role they intend to serve for their parish program.

Examples may include:

Head Coach
Assistant Coach
Team Parent
Scorekeeper or Gym Volunteer

Role selection helps parish administrators determine which requirements apply to each volunteer.

Clearance Requirements

Depending on the volunteer’s role and clearance history, requirements may include:

Completion of the CYO Volunteer Application
Livescan fingerprinting
Safe Environment training through Virtus
Signed acknowledgements and policy documents
Additional parish or Diocese-specific requirements

Backspin tracks the status of these requirements and provides visibility to both volunteers and administrators throughout the process.

Coaching Cards

Once all required items have been completed and verified, eligible coaches may receive a CYO Coaching Card.

Athletic directors and authorized administrators can access and download coaching cards directly through the system.

All coaches must have a valid coaching card in their possession while participating in CYO activities involving athletes.

Benefits of Centralized Coach Registration

The centralized process helps parish programs:

Maintain consistent clearance standards
Simplify volunteer onboarding
Reduce manual paperwork and tracking
Improve communication with volunteers
Monitor coaching eligibility in real time
Maintain organized records from season to season