Can I request a specific coach for my child?
No.
The only players who will get paired with a specific coach are the coach’s own child. Our teams are formed using
an automated system so they are formed without politics or prejudice in accordance with the AYSO philosophy of
balanced teams. We do not allow team stacking, coach draft, or any other manipulation to this system, including
coach requests. Your child will get to experience many different coaches and coaching styles throughout their
soccer journey.
Can I request to be paired with my child’s friends?
No. In accordance with the AYSO philosophy
of balanced teams, the system will automatically and randomly form teams based on player ratings done by coaches in
the previous year. We do not allow team stacking, coach draft, or any other manipulation to this system.
Your child will form new, lasting friendships as part of their soccer journey.
Can I request to coach with a
specific assistant coach?
No. In support of the above system and philosophy, we do not pair coaches by
request. We understand that it may be appealing from a logistics perspective but that would artificially pair
players and take the random selection out of the process. We prioritize using the random system distribution for
the players and hope that from there, a sufficient number of assistant coaches will step up. You will form new,
lasting coach friendships as part of your soccer journey. Having fair and balanced teams of players is our top
priority.
If I coach, does that mean I can pick my team?
No.
See above. We do not implement a draft in AYSO Region 92.
If I coach, can I pick my practice
times?
Yes. A practice link will come out in early Sept for you to chose your time slot.
How do I become a coach or assistant coach?
First, login to your AYSO92.org account and click volunteer roles and sign up to be a coach or assistant coach in the
division(s) you want to coach in. Next, click on the eTrainU tab and take the safe haven and concussion awareness
classes in “my classes”. Click all the way through to completion and download the certificates in case
you are ever asked to show proof of completion in future. Next, you need to get age-level coach certified.
If you are in 6U, 7U, or 8U, you can take the 6U and 8U (which covers 7U) classes online. If you are in 10U and
above, you need to take the classes in person. Note, there is a 10U online class which allows you to then take a
slightly shorter 10U field session but the field session is still an in-person class. Also, all 12U classes have
an online prerequisite that must be done before the in-person class. To register for the in-person classes, go
to eTrainU and look up a date/time/location that works for you. Register for the class. (*Note, when you
complete the in-person class, your instructor will be able to credit your account with the proof of completion if you
have registered for the class. Failure to register for the class means the instructor cannot credit you for the
class. Register for the class please.) Finally, upload your headshot photo to your account so a
coach/assistant coach badge can be printed to prove you are allowed to coach.
What if I was a coach before, how do I sign up this year?
Login to your AYSO92.org account and click volunteer roles and sign up to be a
coach or assistant coach in the division(s) you want to coach in. If you are coaching a new age level, then you
will need to get that age-level certification. Go to eTrainU for all classes. You will not need to re-take
safe haven or concussion if you have done them previously. To see what certifications you have, go to volunteer
roles in your account to see the list.
What if I can’t see my certifications?
This happens when coaches either
create a new AYSO92.org id or never properly synced their account from eayso.org when the system changed in 2017.
If you have multiple AYSO92.org ids, they can be synced by the registrar. Send him/her an email. If you
cannot see certifications from the previous eAYSO system, then let the registrar know so we can put in a
trouble ticket for AYSO National to fix.
Do I have to be certified if I just want to “help out” with my child’s team?
Yes. For insurance reasons, (and different from little league and other youth sports), all AYSO
coaches and assistant coaches or anyone who will be helping out on the field with kids must be age-level
coach certified. Either sign up to coach and get the credentials or cheer with the other parents on the bench.
What happens if some of my players have a
conflict with the practice time I chose?
While we would like to accommodate
everyone’s schedules, it is not possible for that to happen. If a player cannot make practice due to another
commitment, that is their choice to miss practice. However, all players, regardless of practice attendance, are
still required to play ¾ of every game they attend.