Coaching children is a very rewarding experience. And coaching your own child's team can be one of the most rewarding experiences of all! Coaches are pivotal to having children get the AYSO experience. If Regions don't have enough coaches, registration is scaled back, and kids who want to play in AYSO are turned away.
Do you have little or no experience with soccer? No problem! AYSO will teach you based on the age level you are coaching. Unique age-appropriate coach training is one of AYSO's specialties. If you plan to be at your child's soccer practices and games, you'll also have time to be your child's coach.
To become an AYSO coach, you must be certified in the age level you are coaching. Certification takes three easy steps. First, fill out a volunteer form. Then either attend a short Safe Haven™ course in person or online. Lastly, you must attend a brief age-specific coaching course. It's only a few hours.
Coaches are essential to the game. They teach children soccer skills and help develop a healthy, positive attitude, teamwork and good sportsmanship. Coaching is a rewarding experience because you have the opportunity to build a child's self-esteem, help them learn new skills and just have a lot of fun.
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AYSO Online training
AYSO online training at the following link for Safe Haven and classroom training for age divisions U5-U10. To access online training you must have successfully completed your volunteer form and have received an AYSO ID number. Online training available at the link below.
AYSO Online Training
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SPRING Field Training Schedule
Please complete Safe Haven online before attending coach training.
COACH TRAINING - Saturday, March 18 at Long's Chapel UMC, Lake Junaluska, NC.
Google Map to Long's Chapel
Please bring your own snacks, beverages, pencils, pens, and highlighters.
* NOTE: There will be a written test given at the end of each classroom lecture.
Questions or concerns, call Scott Clontz, AYSO 572 Regional Coach Trainer, 828-406-0745.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM = U-5/U-6 Coach and Field Training
10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. = U-8 Coach and Field Portion Training
12:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. = U10 Coach and Field Training
3:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. = U-12 Coach and Field Training
Division Commissioners
Forms for Coaches
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References
Select the links below for information and games on coaching soccer from AYSO National.