COACHING TECHNICAL AREAEach team is allowed up-to two (2) certified and approved Coaches (i.e. Head Coach and Assistant Coach). Both Coaches must stay within the Coaches' Area during the match,
REGARDLESS of whether the area is marked on the field. This area is defined as a space 1-1½ yards back from the touch line and extends 10 yards either side of the halfway line.
Only the players and the coaches are allowed to be in the Coaches' Area. No spectators are allowed in the coaches' area.
(Coaches should use the center circle as a guide when the coaching area is not marked.)COACH / ASSISTANT COACH REQUIREMENTSALL AYSO coaches and assistant coaches must complete the following:
- Be a registered and an approved volunteer for the current program/season (including background check clearance).
- Must have completed the AYSO Safe Haven course.
- Successfully completed the AYSO/CDC Concussion Awareness course.
- Completed the AYSO Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) Awareness course.
- ALL Coaches must complete the AYSO Live Scan (Fingerprinting) process.
- Safe Sport certification must be current/valid.
- Be properly trained per the AYSO National Coaching Program Guidelines for the age/skill level of the team they wish to coach.
Below are the required coaching certifications for each age level:
Division | Required Certification |
6U | 6U Coach |
8U | 8U Coach |
10U | 10U Coach |
12U | 12U Coach |
14U | Intermediate Coach |
16U/19U | Advanced Coach
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