Become a coach
Coaching AYSO is a privilege and can be a rewarding experience for you and the players. Remember it’s about fun and learning the game of soccer. Years from now, will YOU be the coach one of these kids remembers?
AYSO’s coach training program is accredited by the The National Council for Accreditation of Coaching Education (NCACE).
Signup as a volunteer coach here, or email [email protected] to learn more.
- All coaches must submit a one-time fingerprint scan (download the form).
- All coaches must pass a yearly background check with Sterling (you'll get an email once you signup)
- All coaches must attend coach orientation
- All coaches must complete an age specific AYSO certified training - see training schedule below.
- All coaches must complete online training:
- One-time online coach training for 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U (additional in-person training is also required, see training schedule below)
- Concussion Awareness (every other year)
- Heart attack awareness (every other year)
- Safe Haven certification (every other year)
- Safesport (one time, and usually transferable between sports organizations)
Coach Training Schedule - 2024 TBD (weekly in June)
- 6U/8U coach training
- 10U/12U coach training
Login to www.truckeeayso.org -> Volunteer (signup if you have't done so) -> on volunteer page select "AYSOU" button near top right of page -> training event -> search by region 740 -> sign up for appropriate event -> go to training library for safe haven, CDC concussion, and Simon's heart. Luckily each of these modules is good for 3 years. 10U/12U coaches also need to take AYSO's Summary of the Laws of the Game module to be certified.
Detailed signup instructions here
Helpful Coaching Links
Accident Reporting
If a player or registered adult volunteer (such as a Coach or Referee) becomes injured during a scheduled practice, game or training, the injury must be reported immediately to the Safety Director, [email protected]. To report the accident, please use the Incident Report Form.
Positive Coaching Alliance
AYSO has teamed up with the Positive Coaching Alliance. Learn more.