Every season, the FA tightens the rules on safeguarding. And rightly so. But for a volunteer Club Secretary, tracking the DBS expiry dates of 40 different coaches in a spreadsheet is a nightmare waiting to happen.
The "Silent" Risk
The biggest risk to grassroots clubs isn't a lawsuit; it's administration drift. A coach's DBS expires on Tuesday, they take training on Wednesday, and suddenly your insurance is void.
Club Health Audit
Interactive ToolAutomating the Safety Net
You cannot rely on human memory for this. You need a system that alerts you before a check expires.
Modern club operating systems like SportOS replace your spreadsheet. When a coach logs in to view their team, the system checks their eligibility in real-time. If their DBS is out of date, the app warns them (and you) instantly.
Sleep soundly this season.
Get automated alerts for DBS expiry, First Aid, and Welfare qualifications with SportOS.