Coaching children is a very rewarding experience. And coaching your own child's team can be one of the most rewarding experiences of all! Coaches are pivotal to having children get the AYSO experience. If our region does not have enough coaches, registration is scaled back, and kids who want to play in AYSO may be turned away.
Do you have little or no experience with soccer? No problem! AYSO will teach you based on the age level you are coaching. Unique age-appropriate coach training is one of AYSO's specialties. If you plan to be at your child's soccer practices and games, you'll also have time to be your child's coach.
To become an AYSO coach, you must be certified in the age level you are coaching. Certification takes three easy steps. First, fill out a volunteer form. Then either attend a short Safe HavenTM course in person or online. Lastly, you must attend a brief age-specific coaching course. It's only a few hours (more info below).
Coaches are essential to the game. They teach children soccer skills and help develop a healthy, positive attitude, teamwork and good sportsmanship. Coaching is a rewarding experience because you have the opportunity to build a child's self-esteem, help them learn new skills and just have a lot of fun.
We hope that you will seriously consider participating and assist our region by volunteering to be a Head Coach or an Assistant Coach.
David Pollak
Coach Administrator, Castaic AYSO 1441