"THE SECRET IS TO WORK LESS AS INDIVIDUALS AND MORE AS A TEAM. AS A COACH, I PLAY NOT MY ELEVEN BEST, BUT MY BEST ELEVEN" KNUTE ROCKNE
Select Coach & Assistant Coach Application:
Application must be turned in to a Board Member by 10 Nov!!!
APPLICATION
Concussion Awareness Training:
All coaches in the State of Arizona and AYSO are REQUIRED to take a short Concussion Awareness training course. AYSO has partnered with the CDC to utilize their training. As a coach for AYSO, you will be required to complete the training AND have your certification appear on your eAYSO volunteer record. If you have taken this course from another organization, e-mail your certification of completion to [email protected].
To take the course, you will need your eAYSO ID number. Go to www.eayso.org to access your account or create a new account and sign up to volunteer. Once your account is set up, your ID number will be available.
FOLLOW THIS LINK TO GET TO THE CONCUSSION COURSE
Why should I become a Coach?
Coaches are our most important resource in the development of the whole player. They promote team sportsmanship and teach skills to the players. Coaches are needed in all age groups. You furnish the willingness and commitment and we'll furnish the training and support. Every coach is trained and Safe Haven Certified prior to being authorized to coach the children. Our coaching staff is ready to assist in your success in any way we can. With our E-Sign volunteer registration, 100% of all registered volunteers with AYSO have a background check completed.
What training do I need to become a coach?
All volunteer coaches must be trained and certified for the age division in which they will coach. In addition, Safe Haven and Concussion Awareness training is required and are both online courses. Once those are completed, there are in class courses for coach training. U6 through U10 training classes run between 2 - 5 hours to complete depending upon the division age. These courses are designed to help you succeed in enriching children's lives while providing a valuable service to the organization.
U6 AND U8 COACH TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION IS OFFERED ONLINE AND IS SELF PACED.
U10 AND U12 COACH TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION IS A COMBINED 5 HOURS
THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRE SOME TIME IN SERVICE AT ONE OF THE ABOVE LEVELS.
U14 (INTERMEDIATE) COACH TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION IS 15 HOURS
U16 AND U19 (ADVANCED) COACH TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION IS 18 HOURS.
When will coach training be offered?
Coach training dates, times, and locations are listed below. Contact the Coach Administrator
[email protected] if you have any questions.
U6 AND U8 COACH CLASSES:
These will be offered ONLINE ONLY at
www.aysotraining.org.
To access the online courses, you must FIRST be a REGISTERED AYSO VOLUNTEER. TO become and AYSO volunteer or renew yourself as an AYSO volunteer (required each year with e-signature), go to
www.eayso.org and follow the easy step by step instructions.
THEN, got to the training website and complete the following courses:
* AYSO SAFE HAVEN Course (only required 1 time)
* CDC Concussion Training (only required 1 time)
* U6 or U8 Coach Training.
FOR U12 COACH TRAINING:
None scheduled at this time
PRIOR TO CLASS YOU MUST:
* Register or renew as an AYSO volunteer at www.eayso.org with e-signature
While there register for the course using roster # 201504763
Complete following online courses at www.aysotraining.org
* Complete the AYSO SAFE HAVEN course (only required 1 time)
* Complete the CDC Concussion Course (only required 1 time)
* Attend the class for the entire time slot.
FOR ADVANCED COACH TRAINING:
None scheduled at this time
BRING CETIFICATES FROM ONLINE COURSES TO CLASS!!!
Coach Meeting
October 6th at 7pm - Coaches Meeting
Location: Sahuaro Ranch Park Ramadas
November 5th at 7pm - Coaches Meeting
Location: Sahuaro Ranch Park
Coach Resource Links:
Here are some links to various items that will help you with practices, drills, and about the game in general.
Who should I contact if I want more information or have questions?
Our Region Coach Administrator is Jeff Joseph and can be reached at
[email protected]. Jeff will be more than happy to answer your questions and get you involved as a coach or assistant coach.