Recognize to Recover

Recognize to Recover is aimed at promoting safe play and reducing injuries in soccer players of all ages. The first-of-its-kind, the program was developed with the help of medical experts to provide coaches, parents, players and referees with information, guidance and additional educational materials to improve the prevention and management of injuries.

Participant Safety Hub

Virginia Youth Soccer Association is committed to a culture of compliance, ethical conduct and safety. Below you will find policies implemented by U.S. Soccer to ensure this culture, as well as information about how to report to VYSA concerns about any known or suspected violations of law, policy, ethics or rules regarding Virginia Youth Soccer and its staff, athletes and organization members.

Timely reporting of violations support U.S. Soccer’s commitment to a culture of ethics, compliance and safety and we appreciate your cooperation in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all.

U.S. Soccer Referee Abuse Prevention Policy

U.S. Soccer is standing firm to protect referees and restore respect to the game. The updated policy includes stronger sanctions for any form of physical or non-physical abuse towards referees. We encourage every player and coach to learn what behaviors cross the line, so they can avoid penalties and help create a better culture for the future of soccer.