REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL VOLUNTEERS:

1) Volunteer Application
Every volunteer (coach, referee, board member, team parent, etc.) must submit a Volunteer Application each year through their Region’s Sports Connect portal. 

2) Sterling Background Check
The Volunteer Application is delivered to AYSO National Headquarters and to Sterling Background Checks. Sterling provides all volunteers with an email link to complete the annual background check which screens for volunteers’ suitability to work with our participants.

 

ONLINE COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR COACHES

In addition to the annual Volunteer Application and Sterling Background Check, there are certain training requirements that must be completed by all volunteers. 

1) Age Specific coaching courses Online for U6 and U8 and Online AND In-person for U10 and U12  (AYSOU)

2) CDC Concussion Awareness (AYSOU)

3) Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)  (AYSOU)

4) AYSO’s Safe Haven  (AYSOU)

5) Safe Sport Course (Not on AYSOU)   

The 2017 SafeSport Act has expanded Mandated Reporters to include adults authorized to interact with children.  Due to this expansion, that includes AYSO and it requires training on child abuse and expanded reporting.  

Effective January 1, 20022, U.S. Soccer will no longer allow equivalent training, such as AYSO's Safe Haven, and has mandated SafeSport training.  The training must be completed by no later than September 1, 2022 for team activation for the Fall season. 

A comprehensive overview of facts, principles, and strategies to help you provide safe and positive sport environments. Units include:
Sexual Misconduct Awareness and Education
Mandatory Reporting
Physical and Emotional Misconduct (including bullying, hazing, and harassment)
 
How to Access AYSOU.           How to Access Safesport            How to Register as a Volunteer