We are dedicated to providing a trained instructor to each player. As such, and in order to ensure full insurance coverage for the coach, head coaching candidates are required to take two training classes before leading a team. A third course, concussion training, while optional, is strongly encouraged:

How to become a Trained Head Coach (Assistant coaches have different requirements)

1. Sign up to be a volunteer:
   1. Go to www.eayso.org and press "I am new to AYSO and want to volunteer", and it will get you started.
   2. Complete the process online of registering yourself.
   3. Please make sure you keep the username and password for each volunteer and the eAYSO number associated with the account you create.
   4. The registration process takes approximately 5 minutes.
2. Take AYSO's Safe Haven (Course MT-02)
3. Take U-6 Coach, U-8 Coach, or U-10 Coach Training
4. Take AYSO CDC Concussion Awareness (Optional)

LIVE training registration instructions: To take any of these courses LIVE, register on eAYSO by doing the following:

1. Go to www.eayso.org and sign in
2. Press "Enroll to take a class"
3. Filter the results by using State = "NY", Section = "3", and Area = "T".
4. When you have located the AYSO's Safe Haven course, check the circle off and click the "Course Signup" button
5. Check the circle and click "Add attendee to program roster"
6. A green message "Added Successfully" indicates you were added to the roster. You will probably not notice this message if you are not looking closely, it is very subtle at the top of the page.
7. Attend the training at the scheduled date/time.

ONLINE training instructions: To take any of these courses ONLINE do the following:

1. Go to www.aysotraining.org and sign in using your eAYSO number and last name.
2. Press Courses and select the appropriate course
3. You will then have to log in again to get the course going 
4. Upon successful completion the volunteer will automatically be credited with taking the course
5. Regardless, print/save your certificate to ensure your course completion is recorded in case of any system issues