FIRST Website help
Below I've created a slideshow of screenshots to show new coaches how to register with FIRST and create a team. Only one coach per team needs to create the team, but you all have to create your own account and pass the background check. If you have trouble, please contact FIRST directly as they can walk you through it while you are on the phone. The number is (603) 666-3906 or (800) 871-8326 and they are open Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 5:00 EST.
So slides 1, 2 & 3 apply to everyone, even parents. Everyone gets a "Dashboard." Only the coach creating the team needs to follow slides 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9. Slide 10 shows you how to get to the background check for FIRST. (The Glastonbury Public Schools background check is separate). You won't see it until you have accepted the invitation to coach. In simple terms, the coach creating the team gets the background check link automatically once the team is created. They will have to invite the second coach, and after accepting, that coach will also see the link to the background check in the dropdown menu.
So slides 1, 2 & 3 apply to everyone, even parents. Everyone gets a "Dashboard." Only the coach creating the team needs to follow slides 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9. Slide 10 shows you how to get to the background check for FIRST. (The Glastonbury Public Schools background check is separate). You won't see it until you have accepted the invitation to coach. In simple terms, the coach creating the team gets the background check link automatically once the team is created. They will have to invite the second coach, and after accepting, that coach will also see the link to the background check in the dropdown menu.