A coach can be the most influential person in a child’s life. In AYSO, Positive Coaching is a fundamental philosophy because of the crucial role that a coach has. Coaching in AYSO is a chance to spend quality time with your own child but you’ll also provide an important role model for all the children on your team. In fact, the joy of coaching is so meaningful, that many AYSO coaches continue coaching long after their own children have moved on from AYSO. Soccer knowledge is a plus, but AYSO provides training and materials so that even a soccer novice can coach effectively by starting in the younger age divisions. Being a coach involves skills you probably already have in addition to specific soccer knowledge. If you are uncertain, try being an assistant coach. Your Region's Coach Administrator will be happy to try to match you up with somebody with a little more experience.

If you have any questions, please email your Region's Coach Administrator at [email protected].

1. AYSO Region 56 Ten Week Practice Plan
Click link to view the practice plan. While it was created for use with U8 and younger, there are several trainings that can be used or modified for all ages.
Use the link immediately below to access the practice plans.
CLICK HERE FOR AYSO REGION 56 TEN WEEK PRACTICE PLAN

2. Mojo
Mojo is a free app that allows you to communicate with your team, show practice, game and other events and allows players to RSVP attendance.
For coaches, Mojo also has several drills. The set-up and coaching points are set up as short videos. Find these drills by either downloading the app or searching "Mojo" on YouTube. 
In the app, there is an option where the app will create a practice for you based on practice duration, players age and skill level.

3. The Coaching Manual
The Coaching Manual is an app that has several drills. The set-up and coaching points are set up as short videos. 
Use the link immediately below to access the Coaching Manual for free.
CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS TO THE COACHING MANUAL

4. National AYSO Practice Plans
Coming Soon