AYSO is a place where every child plays in an atmosphere of good sportsmanship and positive coaching. In addition to the game’s technical, tactical and physical components, we fully recognize and prioritize the psychosocial needs of our children. This coaching training will provide you the necessary knowledge and skills to be a successful and positive role model for all children.
Important information from AYSO
WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER YOU HAVE VOLUNTEERED
Background Check - You should have already received an invitation from
[email protected]. Please follow the link to complete your Background Check ASAP. Due to County, State and Federal reporting, Background Check Processing can take up to 10 business days. Self disclosures can add an additional 5 business days.
Access to Training - You will have access to AYSOU 24 HOURS after you complete your volunteer application. You will access AYSOU from this page by clicking HOME, from the HOME page, use the AYSOU tab. Your login credentials are the same username and password you created to access this site.
Additional Users - If you invited an Additional or Secondary User to your account, or you are the Additional User you must accept the invitation sent via email from Sports Connect and create your own username and password. To access training, the Additional User will also need to wait 24 HOURS after creating login credentials.
ALL COACHES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE:
- AYSO’s Safe Haven (available on AYSOU)
- CDC Concussion Awareness Training (available on AYSOU)
- Cardiac Arrest Training (available on AYSOU)
- Coach Online Pre-Course (20~45 minutes, must be completed prior to the in-person class, available on AYSOU)
- An in-person classroom session and field session
- 8U and above Regional Referee classroom training, possibly done at in-person coach session
The 6U Coaching Manual was designed for Regional programs running 4v4 or 5v5 short-sided games for under-6 players. Skills learned are: dribbling, instep kick, and throw-in, plus the concept of when the ball is in/out of play. Full descriptions with photos, tips on team management, equipment, games, player progress log and sample practices are also included.
The 8U Coaching Manual was designed for Regional programs running 5v5 short-sided games for under-8 players. Covers only the skills and concepts recommended for this age group: throw-in, dribbling, instep kick, inside foot ball control and pass, plus restarts and principles of play. Includes full descriptions with photos, tips on team management, equipment, games, player progress log and sample practices.
The 10U Coaching Manual was designed for Regional programs running 7v7 short-sided games for under-10 players. Covers only the skills and concepts recommended for this age group: throw-in, dribbling, instep kick, inside foot ball control and pass, shooting, tackling, goalkeeper receiving and distribution, restarts, offenses, and principles of play. Includes full descriptions with photos, tips on team management, equipment, games, player progress log and a sample practice.
The total requirements to obtain your 12U certification are:
- AYSO’s Safe Haven (available on AYSOU)
- CDC Concussion Awareness Training (available on AYSOU)
- 12U Coach Online Pre-Course (~45 minutes, must be completed prior to the in-person class, available on AYSOU)
- An in-person classroom session (2 hours) and field session (3 hours)
To become a certified Intermediate (14U) Coach, the candidate must complete the following:
- AYSO’s Safe Haven (available on AYSOU)
- CDC Concussion Awareness Training (available on AYSOU)
- AYSO’s Summary of the Laws of the Game (available on AYSOU)
- 12U Coach
The Intermediate (14U) Coach Online Pre-Course is the first step in earning the Intermediate (14U) Coach Certification. Candidates must complete:
- The Intermediate (14U) Coach Online Pre-Course
- The required Training Plan (available in the online course)
- An In-Person Intermediate (14U) Coach Class
All candidates must complete all requirements prior to enrolling in the In-Person Intermediate (14U) Coach session. Candidates are required to forward a copy of their completed Training Plan to the In-Person Class Instructor prior to the start of the class.
The Intermediate (14U) Coach eBook is provided for all candidates that are enrolled in the Intermediate (14U) Online Pre-course.
To become a certified Advanced (16/19U) Coach, the candidate must complete the following:
- AYSO’s Safe Haven (available on AYSOU)
- CDC Concussion Awareness Training (available on AYSOU)
- AYSO’s Summary of the Laws of the Game (available on AYSOU)
- Intermediate Coach
The Advanced (16/19U) Coach Online Pre-Course is the first step in earning the Advanced (16/19U) Coach Certification. Candidates must complete:
- The Advanced (16/19U) Coach Online Pre-Course
- The required Training Plan (available in the online course)
- An In-Person Advanced (16/19U) Coach Class
All candidates must complete all requirements prior to enrolling in the In-Person Advanced (16/19U) session. Candidates are required to forward a copy of their completed Training Plan to the In-Person Class Instructor prior to the start of the class.
The Advanced (16/19U) Coach eBook is provided for all candidates that are enrolled in the Advanced (16/19U) Online Pre-course.
Adding Additional Account Holders
This page provides instructions on how persons registered under someone else's account (as Primary Account) and now need to be able to go through training on AYSOU.
For example, the Smith Family consists of Beth and Steve, with children Haley and Jake. Beth created an account and registered Haley in 10U and Jake in 12U. Then Steve volunteered to be an assistant coach, and Beth registered Steve as a volunteer. Now Steve needs to go through online training but cannot figure out how to get to AYSOU.
Beth needs to log in and add Steve as an Additional Account Holder. The first step is for Beth to go to the My Account page, and then click on the "Gear" icon on the top right hand side of the page, as shown below
Then scroll all the way down and click on "+ Add Additional Account Holder"
This opens up a pop up window. Beth should add Steve's information and email address and other info and click Save. Steve will then get an email invitation that will facilitate setting up his own account and password.
Once this is done, it will still take 24 hours before AYSOU will be able to have Steve log in and begin training.