What are the certification and training requirements for coaches?
To ensure that every volunteer coach provides each child with the best possible soccer learning experience, AYSO requires that each head and assistant coach receive Safe Haven® certification, concussion training and division-specific training before taking the field. The table below identifies what training is required for each division:
REGION 158 TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR COACHES |
Certification |
Prerequisites |
Classroom Training |
Field Training |
U6 Coach |
None |
Safe Haven® |
Recommended |
CDC Concussion |
U6 Coach (Online) |
U8 Coach |
None |
Safe Haven® |
Recommended |
CDC Concussion |
U8 Coach (Online) |
U10 Coach |
None |
Safe Haven® |
Mandatory |
CDC Concussion |
U10 Coach (Online) |
U12 Coach |
None |
Safe Haven® |
Mandatory |
CDC Concussion |
U12 Coach (Class) |
Intermediate Coach (U14) |
U12 Coach |
Safe Haven® |
Mandatory |
CDC Concussion |
Intermediate Coach (Class) |
Advanced Coach (U16/19) |
Intermediate Coach (U14) |
Safe Haven® |
Mandatory |
CDC Concussion |
Advanced Coach (Class) |
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