The Coach Resources Center serves as the central hub for everything EPPL coaches need to successfully manage their teams and participate in league competition. From coaching requirements and league rules to handbooks, tutorials, forms, and important updates, this page is designed to provide the tools and information necessary to create a positive and organized experience for players, families, and clubs throughout the season.
QUICK LINKS
General Information
Points of Contact
General Information - info@eppremierleague.com
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General questions, parent questions, information, etc.
Registration Department - registrar@eppremierleague.com
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For all registration, roster, player ids, club pass, etc.
Schedules Department - schedules@eppremierleague.com
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For all schedule related issues: changes, conflicts, requests, etc.
Important Documents
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EPPL RULES: HERE
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RULES BY FORMAT: HERE
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EPPL SEVERE WEATHER POLICY: HERE
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UNIFORM/NUMBER RULE GUIDE: HERE
EPPL MASS MESSAGING SYSTEM:
Text EPPLCOACH to (844) 903-2393 to be automatically added to the EPPL mass messaging system used for important and time sensitive notifications.
GotSport
Got Sport is the registration and management software we use to operate the EPPL. Everything from player registrations, digital rosters, schedules, and more are all on this platform. As a coach, your GotSport Portal is the most important tool you need to ensure you have all you need to run your team smoothly.
Here you will be able to:
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See your roster and player list.
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See and fulfill any coach requirements.
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Edit your team info
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Among many other things.
Visit your Got Sport Portal HERE
GOT SPORT SUPPORT PAGE: CLICK HERE
Coaching Requirements
Overview
All coaches, assistant coaches, team managers, and adult team staff participating in EPPL must complete all required US Club Soccer registration and eligibility requirements before being allowed to participate in league activities. These requirements help ensure a safe, compliant, and professional environment for players, families, and clubs throughout the season.
Each team is responsible for maintaining at least one rostered coach who is fully compliant with all US Club Soccer and EPPL requirements. Teams that do not have a fully compliant coach listed on the official roster may be deemed ineligible to participate and may forfeit league matches until all coaching requirements have been completed and approved.
To help coaches navigate the process, EPPL has outlined the required steps below.
Required Coach Eligibility Checklist
Step 1: Purchase Your US Club Soccer Coach Membership
Before completing any other requirements, all coaches and adult team staff must purchase and activate their US Club Soccer Coach Membership.
Coach Membership Link: CLICK HERE
Once your membership has been activated, you may proceed with the remaining registration requirements through GotSport.
Step 2: Complete Your Requirements
For how to view and access your requirements CLICK HERE
To read more about these requirments CLICK HERE
Background Check (Every other seasonal year)
Complete Background Screening All adult coaches and team staff must successfully complete a US Club Soccer-approved background screening as part of the staff registration process. Background screenings are required for any adult participant who has regular contact with or authority over minor athletes. How to submit your backgorund check: https://support.gotsport.com/complete-background-screening-us-club How to check on the status of your background check: https://support.gotsport.com/background-check-status
Safe Sport Training (Annual)
Complete SafeSport Training SafeSport training is required for all adult coaches and team staff. This training is designed to create a safer environment for athletes by educating participants on abuse prevention, athlete protection, reporting procedures, and appropriate conduct within youth sports. How to start SafeSport: https://support.gotsport.com/complete-sync-safesport-training-staff-players-age-18-us-club How to Access or Upload your SafeSport Certificate: https://support.gotsport.com/how-to-access-and-upload-your-safesport-certificate
Annual Certification & Eligibility Requirements (Annual)
Complete Annual Certifications & Eligibility Requirements All staff members must complete any required annual certifications, acknowledgements, and eligibility reviews as part of the US Club Soccer registration process. How to complete: https://support.gotsport.com/submit-staff-registrant-annual-certification-us-club
Step 3: Upload a Current Picture
A current headshot/profile photo must be uploaded to your GotSport account in order to complete staff registration and generate official staff credentials.
Step 4: Get Added to Your Team's Roster(s)
Have your club admin or EPPL Registration staff add you to your team(s) roster. For assistance from EPPL staff, please send us an email to registrar@eppremierleague.com
Additional EPPL Requirements
In addition to US Club Soccer requirements, all EPPL coaches are expected to:
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Review the EPPL League Handbook
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Watch the Coach Orientation Presentation
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Understand league rules and competition policies
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Review disciplinary procedures and sideline expectations
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Maintain compliance throughout the season
Failure to complete required league or US Club Soccer requirements may result in coach ineligibility, roster approval delays, removal from the technical area, or match forfeiture for the team.
New Coaches
Thank you for being part of the El Paso Premier League. Coaches play one of the most important roles in the development and success of our players, both on and off the field. Beyond teaching the game, coaches help shape character, sportsmanship, confidence, teamwork, and a lifelong love for soccer.
At EPPL, our mission is to provide a structured and competitive environment that creates a clear development pathway for players of all levels across El Paso and the surrounding region. We are committed to helping young athletes grow, compete, and enjoy the game in a safe, positive, and organized environment. As a coach, you are an essential part of bringing that mission to life.
We expect all coaches to serve as positive role models, demonstrate respect for players, referees, opponents, and spectators, and help create an environment where player development and enjoyment of the game remain the top priorities. Winning is important, but the long-term growth and experience of our players will always come first.
New Coach Orientation
All new EPPL coaches are strongly encouraged to complete the New Coach Orientation before the start of the season. This presentation covers league structure, competition formats, registration procedures, game-day expectations, disciplinary policies, coach responsibilities, and other important information needed for a successful season.
New Coach Orientation Video:
[INSERT VIDEO LINK HERE]
2026 EPPL FALL SEASON
Welcome to the Fall 2026 EPPL season. This section serves as the central hub for important season information, deadlines, updates, and resources. Coaches are encouraged to check this page regularly throughout the season for schedule updates, league announcements, meeting information, and other important communications.
2026 FALL SEASON COACH MEETING
SPRING 2026 COACH MEETING Presentation (ENG): HERE
SPRING 2026 COACH MEETING Presentation (ESP): HERE
2026 FALL SEASON COACH HANDBOOK
The EPPL Coach Handbook is the primary resource for coaches throughout the season. It outlines league rules, competition procedures, coach responsibilities, and important policies that help ensure a fair, organized, and positive environment for players, families, and clubs. All coaches should familiarize themselves with the handbook and refer to it regularly as the official guide for participating in EPPL competition.
ACCESS THE COACH HANDBOOK HERE
Season Reminders
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Teams must have at least one fully compliant coach rostered at all times.
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All players must be properly registered and approved before participating in league competition.
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Coaches are responsible for reviewing league rules, policies, and competition procedures.
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Regular communication will be distributed through email and official EPPL communication channels.
Coaches Meetings & League Updates
Important league announcements, coaches meeting recaps, rule clarifications, and season updates will be posted here throughout the season. Coaches are responsible for staying informed of any policy changes or competition updates that may occur during the season.
Need Assistance?
If you have questions regarding registration, schedules, rosters, discipline, coach requirements, or league operations, please contact the EPPL office. Our staff is here to help ensure a successful and enjoyable season for all participants.
Schedules & Schedule Requests
EPPL works hard each season to create schedules that provide a balanced, organized, and competitive experience for all teams while accommodating as many coaching conflicts, travel requests, and scheduling needs as reasonably possible. Due to the large number of teams, divisions, venues, and coaches involved throughout the season, scheduling accommodations cannot always be guaranteed, but every effort is made to consider requests submitted through the proper process and within the established deadlines.
Schedule Blackout Dates
Prior to schedule creation, coaches may submit blackout dates for weekends or dates in which their team is unavailable due to tournaments, travel, club events, school functions, or other conflicts.
Blackout requests must be submitted before the published deadline. Requests submitted after schedules have been finalized may not be accommodated.
Blackout Dates Form: CLICK HERE
Schedule Change Requests
Once schedules have been released, any requested schedule changes must be submitted using the official Schedule Change Request Form.
Schedule Change Parameters Graphic: CLICK HERE
To be considered, requests must:
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Be submitted a minimum of 72 hours before scheduled kickoff.
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Include a valid reason for the requested change.
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Receive approval from EPPL scheduling staff.
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Be feasible within venue, referee, and competition constraints.
Submitting a request does not guarantee approval.
Schedule Change Request Form: CLICK HERE
Coaching Conflicts & Club Pass Teams
EPPL understands that many coaches manage multiple teams throughout the season and that some clubs utilize Club Pass Teams across multiple divisions. During schedule creation, every reasonable effort is made to reduce direct conflicts involving coaches and teams participating in multiple divisions.
However, coaches should understand that scheduling accommodations become significantly more difficult during playoffs, finals, and championship events. EPPL cannot guarantee conflict-free schedules during postseason competition.
Important Scheduling Policies
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Schedules remain subject to change throughout the season.
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Coaches are responsible for regularly reviewing the official schedule for updates.
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Schedule requests submitted after deadlines will not be considered.
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Venue availability, referee assignments, weather conditions, and league operations may require schedule adjustments.
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The official league schedule published by EPPL is considered the final authority for all match dates, times, and locations.
Schedule Assistance
For schedule questions, conflicts, or scheduling-related concerns, please contact:
EPPL Scheduling Department - schedules@eppremierleague.com
Please include your team name, age group, division, and a detailed explanation of your request when contacting the scheduling department.
Discipline, Safeguarding & Compliance
EPPL is committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and fair competitive environment for all participants. Coaches are expected to understand league policies regarding conduct, sportsmanship, player eligibility, safeguarding, referee abuse, disciplinary procedures, and the consequences for misconduct or violations of league rules. All coaches should familiarize themselves with these policies and review the Discipline, Compliance & Safeguarding Center for important resources, disciplinary matrices, appeal procedures, and league expectations.
Discipline, Safeguarding & Compliance Resource Page: CLICK HERE
Grievances & Evaluations
EPPL is committed to creating a safe, respectful, and positive environment for all participants. Coaches, players, parents, and spectators are encouraged to report concerns involving poor sportsmanship, violent behavior, safeguarding issues, misconduct, or violations of league policies. These reports help the league identify issues, investigate concerns, and maintain the standards expected throughout EPPL competition.
If you witness inappropriate behavior from a team, coach, player, spectator, or club representative, please submit the appropriate grievance form with as much detail as possible. All reports are reviewed by league staff and may be referred to the Discipline Committee when necessary.
Grievance Forms
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Spectator Grievance Form
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Coach Grievance Form
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Team/Club Grievance Form
ACCESS THE GRIEVANCE FORM HERE
Referee Evaluations
Referee evaluations play an important role in helping EPPL and our referee assignors support the development of match officials. Coaches are encouraged to provide constructive, objective, and professional feedback regarding referee performance after matches.
Evaluations should focus on areas such as communication, professionalism, game management, positioning, and overall match control. While both positive and negative feedback are valuable, coaches should understand that a single evaluation—whether favorable or unfavorable—does not determine a referee's assignment status or future with the league. Referee evaluations are reviewed collectively over time and are used as one of many tools to identify trends, provide education, recognize strong performances, and support referee development.
Referee Evaluation Form
ACCESS THE REFEREE EVALUATION HERE
Important Reminder
Disagreement with a referee's judgment calls is not, by itself, grounds for a grievance or disciplinary action. Coaches are expected to demonstrate respect toward match officials at all times and utilize the referee evaluation process in a constructive and professional manner.
EPPL values referee development just as much as player development. Constructive feedback helps us improve the quality of officiating throughout the league.
Helpful Links
This section provides quick access to commonly used GotSport resources, tutorials, and tools that coaches and team managers may need throughout the season. Whether you're managing rosters, updating player information, printing documents, or preparing for match day, these resources can help simplify the process and answer many common questions.
Team & Roster Management
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How to Create a New Team: HERE
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How to Add Jersey Numbers: HERE
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How to Update Player Picture: HERE
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How to Add Team Logo: HERE
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How to Add Uniform Color: HERE
Player & Coach Credentials
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How to Access Player Cards or Roster: HERE
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How to View Player Eligibility: HERE
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How to Verify Player Registrations: HERE
Match Day Documents
Other Resources
