{"id":16071,"date":"2023-12-20T19:46:07","date_gmt":"2023-12-21T00:46:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/enysoccer\/?page_id=16071"},"modified":"2025-05-12T12:24:24","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T16:24:24","slug":"grassroots-mandate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/enysoccer\/coaching-overview\/grassroots-mandate\/","title":{"rendered":"Grassroots Mandate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ff0000\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><em>*** <\/em><\/mark><\/strong><em><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ff0000\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Grassroots Mandate Clarification:&nbsp;<\/strong>Both in-person and on-field sessions must be done within 7 days of each other<\/mark><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attention: The ENYYSA Grassroots Initiative has been established to uphold the highest coaching standards. As part of this initiative, all travel coaches are required to obtain a minimum US Soccer Grassroots in-person license, an equivalent course, or a higher qualification before the commencement of the Spring 2024 Season. Your commitment to this coaching requirement is crucial for the success of our program. Thank you for your dedication to promoting excellence in soccer coaching<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"grassroots-course-requirements\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-secondary-color\">Grassroots Course Requirements:<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"coaches\"><strong>Coaches<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Blended Course:&nbsp; 2-hour virtual classroom is to occur up to 7 days before the 2-hour field session<br>or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Traditional In-Person Course: 2 hours in-person + 2 hours field session and the classroom session is to occur within 2-3 days of the field portion&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"team-administrators-these-include-individuals-who-are-not-coaching\"><strong>Team Administrators<\/strong>&nbsp;(these include individuals who are <strong>NOT<\/strong> coaching)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>are required to take a minimum 2-hour online grassroots course.&nbsp; This does not meet a coaching requirement and does not allow them to coach on the sideline.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-divider ghostkit-divider-type-solid ghostkit-custom-21qaqc\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-do-i-get-coaching-certified\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-secondary-color\">How do I get Coaching Certified?<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All Coaching Education Licenses and registration are available through the&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/learning.ussoccer.com\/coach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">US Soccer Learning Center<\/a><\/strong>. For specific links to the various Grassroots Courses (11v11, 9v9, 7v7 or 4v4) visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/enysoccer\/coaching-overview\/grassroots-licenses\/\"><strong>Grassroots License<\/strong><\/a> page for more details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As with your Risk Management training, you can find the Coaching Certification on the dashboard of your GotSport account. This link below will provide you with a step-by-step process on how to sync your coach certifications from the learning center to your GotSport dashboard. Make sure you have completed your Coaching Grassroots Mandate Certification requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2022\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/support.gotsport.com\/how-to-complete-the-coach-certification-requirement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">GotSport Coaching Certification Info<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-divider ghostkit-divider-type-solid ghostkit-custom-1gqqJ0\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"grassroots-mandate-faqs\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-secondary-color\">Grassroots Mandate FAQs<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-accordion ghostkit-accordion-9 ghostkit-accordion-collapse-one\">\n<div class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item ghostkit-accordion-item-active\" data-accordion=\"accordion-why-have-it\"><h3 class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-heading\"><button type=\"button\" id=\"accordion-why-have-it-button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-why-have-it-content\"><span class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-label\"><strong>Why have it<\/strong>?<\/span><span class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-collapse\"><svg class=\"ghostkit-svg-icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M9.21967 6.2197C9.51256 5.9268 9.98744 5.9268 10.2803 6.2197L15.5303 11.4697C15.8232 11.7626 15.8232 12.2374 15.5303 12.5303L10.2803 17.7803C9.98744 18.0732 9.51256 18.0732 9.21967 17.7803C8.92678 17.4874 8.92678 17.0126 9.21967 16.7197L13.9393 12L9.21967 7.2803C8.92678 6.9874 8.92678 6.5126 9.21967 6.2197Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"accordion-why-have-it-content\" class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-content is-layout-flow wp-block-ghostkit-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-why-have-it-button\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some 4 years ago the 10 leagues that make up ENYYSA agreed, with the belief of US Youth Soccer and its education department, that every child playing travel soccer had the right to a qualified coach. As part of this agreement, all leagues agreed that a minimum of a US Soccer grassroots in-person license or equivalent with 4 hours or more duration, would be required of all coaches and team managers wishing to be placed on a team roster. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item ghostkit-accordion-item-active\" data-accordion=\"accordion-what-is-it\"><h3 class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-heading\"><button type=\"button\" id=\"accordion-what-is-it-button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-what-is-it-content\"><span class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-label\"><strong>What is it?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-collapse\"><svg class=\"ghostkit-svg-icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M9.21967 6.2197C9.51256 5.9268 9.98744 5.9268 10.2803 6.2197L15.5303 11.4697C15.8232 11.7626 15.8232 12.2374 15.5303 12.5303L10.2803 17.7803C9.98744 18.0732 9.51256 18.0732 9.21967 17.7803C8.92678 17.4874 8.92678 17.0126 9.21967 16.7197L13.9393 12L9.21967 7.2803C8.92678 6.9874 8.92678 6.5126 9.21967 6.2197Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"accordion-what-is-it-content\" class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-content is-layout-flow wp-block-ghostkit-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-what-is-it-button\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A formal agreement within the 10 leagues that requires all coaches and team managers who wish to be named on a team roster must have a minimum of a US Soccer 4-hour grassroots in-person license, equivalent or greater.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item ghostkit-accordion-item-active\" data-accordion=\"accordion-how-can-i-get-on-a-license-course\"><h3 class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-heading\"><button type=\"button\" id=\"accordion-how-can-i-get-on-a-license-course-button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-how-can-i-get-on-a-license-course-content\"><span class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-label\"><strong>How can I get on a license course?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-collapse\"><svg class=\"ghostkit-svg-icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M9.21967 6.2197C9.51256 5.9268 9.98744 5.9268 10.2803 6.2197L15.5303 11.4697C15.8232 11.7626 15.8232 12.2374 15.5303 12.5303L10.2803 17.7803C9.98744 18.0732 9.51256 18.0732 9.21967 17.7803C8.92678 17.4874 8.92678 17.0126 9.21967 16.7197L13.9393 12L9.21967 7.2803C8.92678 6.9874 8.92678 6.5126 9.21967 6.2197Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"accordion-how-can-i-get-on-a-license-course-content\" class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-content is-layout-flow wp-block-ghostkit-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-how-can-i-get-on-a-license-course-button\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A large number of courses will be offered each month between now and the fall season. To obtain the most current information on available courses and register please go to the&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/learning.ussoccer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">US Soccer Learning Center<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>Simply complete the grassroots introduction video and search under available courses. Alternatively, contact your local league offices and ask about available courses.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item ghostkit-accordion-item-active\" data-accordion=\"accordion-is-the-old-f-license-acceptable-to-meet-the-mandate\"><h3 class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-heading\"><button type=\"button\" id=\"accordion-is-the-old-f-license-acceptable-to-meet-the-mandate-button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-is-the-old-f-license-acceptable-to-meet-the-mandate-content\"><span class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-label\"><strong>Is the old F license acceptable to meet the mandate?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-collapse\"><svg class=\"ghostkit-svg-icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M9.21967 6.2197C9.51256 5.9268 9.98744 5.9268 10.2803 6.2197L15.5303 11.4697C15.8232 11.7626 15.8232 12.2374 15.5303 12.5303L10.2803 17.7803C9.98744 18.0732 9.51256 18.0732 9.21967 17.7803C8.92678 17.4874 8.92678 17.0126 9.21967 16.7197L13.9393 12L9.21967 7.2803C8.92678 6.9874 8.92678 6.5126 9.21967 6.2197Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"accordion-is-the-old-f-license-acceptable-to-meet-the-mandate-content\" class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-content is-layout-flow wp-block-ghostkit-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-is-the-old-f-license-acceptable-to-meet-the-mandate-button\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, ENY\u2019s old F license combination of the online course and 90-minute field piece is not acceptable.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item ghostkit-accordion-item-active\" data-accordion=\"accordion-is-a-us-soccer-online-grassroots-course-acceptable\"><h3 class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-heading\"><button type=\"button\" id=\"accordion-is-a-us-soccer-online-grassroots-course-acceptable-button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-is-a-us-soccer-online-grassroots-course-acceptable-content\"><span class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-label\"><strong>Is a US Soccer Online Grassroots Course acceptable?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-collapse\"><svg class=\"ghostkit-svg-icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M9.21967 6.2197C9.51256 5.9268 9.98744 5.9268 10.2803 6.2197L15.5303 11.4697C15.8232 11.7626 15.8232 12.2374 15.5303 12.5303L10.2803 17.7803C9.98744 18.0732 9.51256 18.0732 9.21967 17.7803C8.92678 17.4874 8.92678 17.0126 9.21967 16.7197L13.9393 12L9.21967 7.2803C8.92678 6.9874 8.92678 6.5126 9.21967 6.2197Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"accordion-is-a-us-soccer-online-grassroots-course-acceptable-content\" class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-content is-layout-flow wp-block-ghostkit-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-is-a-us-soccer-online-grassroots-course-acceptable-button\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, this online course with no live interaction or discussion and with no field piece connected, does not meet the mandate requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item ghostkit-accordion-item-active\" data-accordion=\"accordion-is-everyone-who-wishes-to-be-listed-on-a-roster-in-the-technical-area-at-a-game-impacted\"><h3 class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-heading\"><button type=\"button\" id=\"accordion-is-everyone-who-wishes-to-be-listed-on-a-roster-in-the-technical-area-at-a-game-impacted-button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-is-everyone-who-wishes-to-be-listed-on-a-roster-in-the-technical-area-at-a-game-impacted-content\"><span class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-label\"><strong>Is everyone who wishes to be listed on a roster in the technical area at a game impacted?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-collapse\"><svg class=\"ghostkit-svg-icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M9.21967 6.2197C9.51256 5.9268 9.98744 5.9268 10.2803 6.2197L15.5303 11.4697C15.8232 11.7626 15.8232 12.2374 15.5303 12.5303L10.2803 17.7803C9.98744 18.0732 9.51256 18.0732 9.21967 17.7803C8.92678 17.4874 8.92678 17.0126 9.21967 16.7197L13.9393 12L9.21967 7.2803C8.92678 6.9874 8.92678 6.5126 9.21967 6.2197Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"accordion-is-everyone-who-wishes-to-be-listed-on-a-roster-in-the-technical-area-at-a-game-impacted-content\" class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-content is-layout-flow wp-block-ghostkit-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-is-everyone-who-wishes-to-be-listed-on-a-roster-in-the-technical-area-at-a-game-impacted-button\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">YES, anyone who wishes to be listed on the roster or in the technical area at a game needs the minimum of a US Soccer grassroots course or accepted equivalent.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item ghostkit-accordion-item-active\" data-accordion=\"accordion-are-foreign-licenses-allowed\"><h3 class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-heading\"><button type=\"button\" id=\"accordion-are-foreign-licenses-allowed-button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-are-foreign-licenses-allowed-content\"><span class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-label\"><strong>Are foreign licenses allowed?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-collapse\"><svg class=\"ghostkit-svg-icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M9.21967 6.2197C9.51256 5.9268 9.98744 5.9268 10.2803 6.2197L15.5303 11.4697C15.8232 11.7626 15.8232 12.2374 15.5303 12.5303L10.2803 17.7803C9.98744 18.0732 9.51256 18.0732 9.21967 17.7803C8.92678 17.4874 8.92678 17.0126 9.21967 16.7197L13.9393 12L9.21967 7.2803C8.92678 6.9874 8.92678 6.5126 9.21967 6.2197Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"accordion-are-foreign-licenses-allowed-content\" class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-content is-layout-flow wp-block-ghostkit-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-are-foreign-licenses-allowed-button\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, as noted above, any coaching license that is more than 4 hours and has an in-person facet is considered equivalent to this mandate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item ghostkit-accordion-item-active\" data-accordion=\"accordion-is-anyone-grandfathered\"><h3 class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-heading\"><button type=\"button\" id=\"accordion-is-anyone-grandfathered-button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-is-anyone-grandfathered-content\"><span class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-label\"><strong>Is anyone grandfathered<\/strong>?<\/span><span class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-collapse\"><svg class=\"ghostkit-svg-icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M9.21967 6.2197C9.51256 5.9268 9.98744 5.9268 10.2803 6.2197L15.5303 11.4697C15.8232 11.7626 15.8232 12.2374 15.5303 12.5303L10.2803 17.7803C9.98744 18.0732 9.51256 18.0732 9.21967 17.7803C8.92678 17.4874 8.92678 17.0126 9.21967 16.7197L13.9393 12L9.21967 7.2803C8.92678 6.9874 8.92678 6.5126 9.21967 6.2197Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"accordion-is-anyone-grandfathered-content\" class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-content is-layout-flow wp-block-ghostkit-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-is-anyone-grandfathered-button\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, the mandate applies to all travel coaches and adults who wish to be listed on a team roster.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item ghostkit-accordion-item-active\" data-accordion=\"accordion-how-will-proof-of-my-license-be-recorded\"><h3 class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-heading\"><button type=\"button\" id=\"accordion-how-will-proof-of-my-license-be-recorded-button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-how-will-proof-of-my-license-be-recorded-content\"><span class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-label\"><strong>How will proof of my license be recorded?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-collapse\"><svg class=\"ghostkit-svg-icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M9.21967 6.2197C9.51256 5.9268 9.98744 5.9268 10.2803 6.2197L15.5303 11.4697C15.8232 11.7626 15.8232 12.2374 15.5303 12.5303L10.2803 17.7803C9.98744 18.0732 9.51256 18.0732 9.21967 17.7803C8.92678 17.4874 8.92678 17.0126 9.21967 16.7197L13.9393 12L9.21967 7.2803C8.92678 6.9874 8.92678 6.5126 9.21967 6.2197Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"accordion-how-will-proof-of-my-license-be-recorded-content\" class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-content is-layout-flow wp-block-ghostkit-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-how-will-proof-of-my-license-be-recorded-button\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The GotSport registration system, used by all 10 leagues, has a relationship with the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/learning.ussoccer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">US Soccer Learning Center<\/a>,\u00a0<\/strong>whereby any coach who has attended a grassroots license can have the coaching requirement field automatically populated as the registration process is completed. Leagues who offer United Coaches\u2019 diplomas of 4 hours or more are working with GotSport to upload Excel spreadsheets with the necessary information so that the process above can be duplicated. More information can be <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/support.gotsport.com\/how-to-complete-the-coach-certification-requirement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">found here<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/This article will provide you with a step-by-step process on how to sync your coach certifications from the learning center to your GotSport dashboard.\">.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-divider ghostkit-divider-type-solid ghostkit-custom-Z22SyQH\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For further questions please get in touch with Director of Coaching, Tim Bradbury at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:tbradbury@enysoccer.com\">tbradbury@enysoccer.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#ddd\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-spacer gb-block-spacer gb-divider-solid gb-divider-size-1\"><hr style=\"height:30px\"\/><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>*** Grassroots Mandate Clarification:&nbsp;Both in-person and on-field sessions must be done within 7 days of each other Attention: The ENYYSA Grassroots Initiative has been established to uphold the highest coaching [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":709,"featured_media":0,"parent":1882,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ghostkit_customizer_options":"","ghostkit_custom_css":"","ghostkit_custom_js_head":"","ghostkit_custom_js_foot":"","ghostkit_typography":"","_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","sec_layout_page":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-16071","page","type-page","status-publish","entry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.9 - 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