​Make an Impact on a Child. Become a AYSO Coach.

To many observers, coaching young children seems a lot like trying to herd cats. For those lucky enough to get to actually do it, the satisfaction in seeing a child grow in confidence, coordination and discipline is incomparable. If you are considering being a coach we will train you, mentor you and provide you all the equipment. Your kids will be impressed and your players (and their parents) will all really appreciate what you do.

- Check out the AYSO COACHING link for our general philosophy

- Go to eAYSO.org and create a volunteer record (print out the completed forms)

- Submit a COACH APPLICATION online

- Check out the CALENDAR for upcoming coach training classes

- eMail the Regional Coaching Administrator rca@ayso889.net with ANY questions

- Check out the AYSO National Coach FAQ for a lot of general info

- Check out our RESOURCES page for useful tools

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Coach Training & Certification

Training is available in a number of ways. Classes for coaching younger divisions are given locally by our Region. Classes for coaching higher divisions are offered by our Area. There are also some classes available online. Before you can coach, you must be certified as a coach for the specific age division. We strongly recommend that you spend some time in a local on-the-field class to learn first hand from our experienced coaching staff.

- Check the CALENDAR for upcoming coach training classes

- Check out the AYSO Online Training options (you will need an eAYSO.org volunteer ID)

Coaches / assistant coaches must have the Player Registration forms with signed medical releases at all practices and games. It is suggested that the coach copy a set of these forms for the assistant coach.

Rules & Regulations

In addition to learning training techniques and footwork drills, you also want to know all the soccer rules and regulations (the Laws of the Game) so you can teach them to your players.

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The best way to get this info:

 

• Take the Regional Referee class (check the CALENDAR for classes)
• Check out the RULES & REGULATIONS page
• Three great reasons to get certified as a Regional Referee:
• You will learn the rules
• You will understand what those people in the yellow jerseys are thinking when they are ref'ing your games.
• You can offer to referee or assistant referee the other games in your division in return for the other coaches covering your games (since we NEVER have enough referees and games get canceled without a full ref crew signed up)

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Already a Coach? Want More Challenge?

The AYSO EXTRA Program for more advanced player needs more advanced coaches.

- Check out the EXTRA PROGRAM details

- Submit an EXTRA COACH APPLICATION online