Ready to Coach?
With over 200 players registering for the Fall season, we need YOU! If you have you ever considered coaching … now is your chance! Region 396 will train you for free! The rewards are immeasurable and the memories are priceless!
What do I need to do to Coach?
1. Fill out a volunteer application by logging into your Sports Connect account above. This registers you as a volunteer in the AYSO National Database for the current season. A volunteer form must be completed once every year.
2. Complete the Safe Haven, Sudden Cardiac Arrest and Concussion certifications. You need to be a currently registered volunteer in Sports Connect to access AYSOU. Mark your calendar for an upcoming Area 6A Training Academy to complete your required age appropriate coach certification.
Should you have any questions about coaching, contact
Matt Baness
AYSO 396 Coach Administrator
[email protected]
AYSO Safe Haven Child and Volunteer Protection Training Online
All Coaches, Referees and Volunteers are required to complete the CDC Concussion Course found under the Safe Haven Training. In order to qualify as Certified in Safe Haven trained, you must either attend a Safe Haven Certification session and pass the test with a satisfactory score, or complete this online certification and answer all of the questions correctly.
Online Safe Haven Certification Child and Volunteer Protection course - required for all Coaches and Referees - can now be taken from home!
To take a Safe Haven course. In order to register for a course you will need your AYSO ID number which can be found by logging into your account above he volunteer section of your account, or by creating a new account and completing your volunteer form to generate a new ID number.
Qualifications, Region 396 specific AYSO Coach Certification
| Division |
Recreational |
Extra Play Teams |
| 6U |
- Current AYSO Volunteer Form
- Safe Haven (Online)
- CDC Concussion (Online)
- 6U Coach
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| 7U/8U |
- Current AYSO Volunteer Form
- Safe Haven (Online)
- CDC Concussion (Online)
- 8U Coach
|
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| 9U/10U |
- Current AYSO Volunteer Form
- Safe Haven (Online)
- CDC Concussion (Online)
- 10U Coach
|
- Current AYSO Volunteer Form
- Safe Haven (Online)
- CDC Concussion (Online)
- 10U Coach 12U Coach
- Regional Referee
|
| 11U |
|
- Current AYSO Volunteer Form
- Safe Haven (Online)
- CDC Concussion (Online)
- 10U Coach, 12U Coach and Intermediate Coach
- Regional Referee
|
| 12U |
- Current AYSO Volunteer Form
- Safe Haven (Online)
- CDC Concussion (Online)
- 12U Coach
|
- Current AYSO Volunteer Form
- Safe Haven (Online)
- CDC Concussion (Online)
- 12U Coach and Intermediate Coach
- Regional Referee
|
| 13U/14U |
- Current AYSO Volunteer Form
- Safe Haven (Online)
- CDC Concussion (Online)
- Intermediate Coach
|
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| 16U/19U |
- Current AYSO Volunteer Form
- Safe Haven (Online)
- CDC Concussion (Online)
- Advance Coach
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*Certification requirements apply to both Head Coach and Assistant Coach
Certification Prerequisites
| Certification |
Prerequisites |
| Safe Haven (Online) |
Nothing |
| 6U Coach |
Nothing |
| 8U Coach |
Nothing |
| 10U Coach |
Nothing |
| 12U Coach |
Nothing |
| Intermediate Coach |
12U Coach |
| Advanced Coach |
Intermediate |
| National Coach |
Advanced Coach |
Safe Haven certification
All AYSO Coaches must complete the Safe Haven (Online) certification. This ensures that the well-being of the child is placed first, the philosophies of AYSO are understood and teaches the coaches risk management to avoid putting themselves in positions hazardous to themselves and the children. It is also part of the requirements to be covered under the Volunteer Protection Act.
Age-Specific Training - 6U, 8U, 10U & 12U Coach certifications
These four coaching courses focus on working with the player in these age divisions to create a fun learning environment. Coaches in 6U, 8U, 10U & 12U must have the age-specific coach certification for the age they are coaching. There are no substitutes nor will higher level courses satisfy the requirement. These courses have no pre-requisite and may be taken individually or in any order.
Intermediate, Advanced and National Coach certifications
These upper level courses build upon each other, thus a coach with the Advanced Coach certification may also coach teams needing only the Intermediate Coach certification. However, these do not confer the age-specific certification needed to coach 6U-12U. A coach who holds an Intermediate Coach or above certification and wishes to coach in 10U, must also hold a 10U Coach certification. 14U coaches must have at least the Intermediate Coach certification. 16U and 19U coaches must have the Advanced Coach certification. The National Coach certification is for coaches who desire to further advance their skills and offer a greater level of support to their region.
Certifications can also be earned by attending similar clinics in other Regions and Areas. So, if you cannot make one of our clinics, please check the websites of other Regions within Area 6A, or other Areas within Section 6 (see links below).