In AYSO, Positive Coaching is a core philosophy. We believe that kids best develop as players when they receive positive encouragement and mentoring. Every AYSO coach is a volunteer. Come share the joy of soccer with your own child and the other members of the AYSO family of players and volunteers. We provide all the training you need in a few hours. You provide the fun.
To volunteer as a Coach or an Assistant Coach:
- You must be registered as an AYSO volunteer at http://ayso.bluesombrero.com/region7 for THIS season.
- You must have completed Safe Haven training.
- You must have Concussion training.
- You must have Coach training for the age level that you wish to coach.
Volunteer Registration
Volunteers must register through the national AYSO website each year, regardless of whether you have registered and coached in prior years. Register here: https://aysou.org
Safe Haven™
To ensure the safety of both children and volunteers, each volunteer is required to take a short in-person or online training session called Safe Haven™. To access Safe Haven™ follow the instructions in the AYSOU instructions page to enroll and take the course.
Coach Training
Training sessions are offered at each age level to ensure that coaches understand not just soccer technique, but also the unique needs of children.
Training Resources
AYSO Drills and Practices
US Youth Soccer U6-U8 Practice Activities [.pdf]
US Youth Soccer U-10 Practice Activities [.pdf]
US Youth Soccer U-12 Practice Activities [.pdf]
Additional Training Resources
U6 Training Videos Cal South
U8 Practice Sessions
U10 Practice Sessions
U12 Practice Sessions
Coach Certifications
*U6, U8 and U10 coach training is offered on-line.The AYSOU instructions page show how to access these training courses. However, full coach certification for U6 – U10 requires a field portion to be completed. The same page shows how to find and enroll on these classes.
You can find your eAYSO ID on the eAYSO website. In addition to coach training/certification courses held by Region 7, other local courses are held by various regions in the area. These are listed on the AYSOU website as well (Intermediate Coach, Advanced Coach, & Referee Courses, etc…). If you can’t access the course list, contact your Division Commissioner for details.
Other Coach Resources
ayso.org
Laws of the game
2023-24 Laws of the game (downloadable)
Proper Game Card Guide for Coaches
Fillable Game Card (U10, U12, U14) (option to print and glue to front of physical card)
Fillable Game Card (U7/U8)
Sportsmanship Points in Competitive Divisions
General Rules about Substitutions and Game Conduct
Nielsen Field Setup and Tear Down Instructions