The USA Football Affiliate Program offers youth football organizations premium access to resources,
certifications, insurance, and training. By becoming an Affiliate, organizations agree to maintain compliance
with USA Football’s standards and guidelines for:

• Coach education, abuse prevention training, and background checks.
• Athlete protection, high-performance eligibility, and accident insurance protection.
• Starting in 2026 - Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy (MAAPP) and USA Football’s Safe Sport Policy.
• Best-in-class General Liability, Management Liability, Inland Marine, and Crime insurance coverage for your organization.

To maximize these benefits and maintain compliance, USA Football is providing best practices as a guide to youth football organizations. Please check with your league director for additional details.