AYSO is built on volunteers and without people willing to step up and help out we would not be able to offer our kids a chance to play this great game the AYSO way! There is no way we can do what we do without your help so please step up and volunteer to make Region 1079 one of the best programs in the valley.
We are always in need of trained coaches, referees, team parents and volunteers for both Board and Non-Board personnel.

ALL of our current board members need various amounts of assistance during the year and if you want to get involved, please email the Regional Commissioner at [email protected]. The more involved you are, the more fun it is. For more information regarding the volunteer positions, please check out the information on our AYSO National Website AYSO Volunteer Information.

Any questions about your Safe Haven or Concussion Awareness status can be directed to our CVPA at [email protected].

Any questions about your coach certification status can be directed to our Coach Administrator at [email protected].

Any questions about your referee certification status can be directed to our Referee Administrator at [email protected].

To begin the process of becoming a volunteer with AYSO, you MUST complete both the Concussion Training and Safe Haven Training online (details below). 

Below is information regarding the following training:

• Concussion Training
• Safe Haven Training
• Coach Training
• Referee Training

CONCUSSION  TRAINING COURSE 

All volunteers will be required to complete the Concussion Training Course if you did not complete it last year. This is a state law.

Please take the course offered by AYSO / CDC. The course takes about 30 minutes to complete and it could make a big difference to a child. We can help athletes stay active and healthy by knowing the facts about concussion and when it is safe for athletes to return to play.

Please make sure you take the class through the link below so the certification can be applied to your AYSO ID number.

Please print off completed certificate as well for your files.
  
Here is the link to the training. YOU WILL NEED YOUR AYSO ID TO REGISTER. Your AYSO ID can be located by logging into eayso.com and the ID will be displayed in the bottom left hand side of the page.

To ensure the safety of both children and volunteers, each volunteer is required to take a short in-person or online training session called Safe Haven®. It focuses on safety and appropriate behavior with children as well as other on-field issues. Agreeing to a background check is also required for each volunteer. 

Becoming Safe Haven® certified may take a little time, but AYSO families know their children's safety is worth it. 

Safe Haven® is both a child and volunteer protection program. It was the first of its kind in youth sports. 

The child protection aspect is intended to prevent child abuse, promote education and awareness, enforce policies and screen and train volunteers. It includes proactive steps that promote a positive, healthy environment for children. 

Volunteer protection is the result of volunteer training, certification and continuing education. The Volunteer Protection Act of 1997 provides certain legal protections for volunteers who have been trained and certified and act in accordance with a written job description and AYSO's policies and guidelines. 

Here is the link to the training. YOU WILL NEED YOUR AYSO ID TO REGISTER. Your AYSO ID can be located by logging into eayso.com and the ID will be displayed in the bottom left hand side of the page.

Region 1079 Coach Training Classes

August 8th, 2015 at Ishikawa Elementary School

• U6 Coach - 7:45AM - 10:00AM
  • Lecture 7:45AM - 9:00AM 
  • Field 9:15AM - 10:00AM
• U8 Coach - 8:00AM - 10:00AM
  • Field - 8:00AM - 9:00AM
  • Lecture - 9:00AM - 10:00AM
• U10 Coach - 8:30AM - 11:45AM
  • Field - 8:30AM - 10:00AM
  • Lecture - 10:15AM - 11:45AM

August 15th, 2015 at Las Sendas Elementary School

• U6 Coach - 8:00AM - 10:15AM
  • Lecture - 8:00AM - 9:15AM
  • Field - 9:30AM - 10:15AM
• U12 Coach - 7:00AM - 12:00
  • Field - 7:00AM - 9:30AM
  • Lecture - 9:30AM - 12:00

Referees are as critical to soccer as players and coaches. In AYSO, the game can’t be played if there aren’t enough referees. It’s most common for a volunteer to begin their AYSO referee career by refereeing their own child’s game. However, as they learn the Laws of the Game, develop their own techniques for managing players, coaches and fans, and gain an appreciation for how important the role of the referee is to a fun, fair and safe soccer experience, they often find it very rewarding to expand their knowledge and experience through AYSO’s advanced training and certification process. AYSO’s referee training is considered some of the best in the U.S. and includes both in-person courses in your community and online opportunities. Soccer knowledge is a plus, but is certainly not required. The AYSO referee training will give you all you need to know to have a terrific experience on the field.

U8 Referee Class

August 29th, 2015 at Las Sendas Elementary School from 8:00AM-11:30AM

Regional (Basic) Referee Classes

THESE ARE FOR THE BASIC ONLINE REFEREE COMPANION COURSE. SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS. YOU MUST HAVE TAKEN THE ONLINE PORTION PRIOR TO ATTENDING ONE OF THESE CLASSES.

August 26th, 2015 Ishikawa Elementary School 6:00PM - 9:00PM

August 29th, 2015 Las Sendas Elementary School 1:00PM - 4:00PM

September 2nd, 2015 Las Sendas Elementary School 6:00PM - 9:00PM

Basic Referee Online Companion Course Requirements: This year we are using the online course to complete much of the training and testing. You will need to complete the online course FIRST and then attend ONE of the in person courses listed above. 

Here is how to get started.

1. Register as a new or returning volunteer on EAYSO.COM (IMPORTANT: Please note your AYSO ID number during this process).
2. Complete Safe Haven and CDC concussion training at www.aysotraining.org (you will need your AYSO ID Number to register)
3. Complete the Basic Referee Online course on www.aysotraining.org. (you will need your AYSO ID Number to register)
4. Before attending the Basic Online Companion Course register for the class on www.eayso.org.
   1. Once logged in, click on "My Profile" in the upper right hand corner.
   2. Select "Course Signup".
   3. Select "AZ" as the State, "MESA" as the City, "12" as the Section, "D" as the Area.
   4. Under "Course" select "Basic Referee Online Companion Course" and the click "Search".
   5. Select the course you wish to sign up for and then click "Course Signup" and follow the instructions.
5. Bring printed confirmation of completion of the Basic Referee Online course to the Companion Course session. 
6. Complete the Basic Referee Online Companion Course and pass the Basic RefereeExam with a score of 75% or better. 

The benefit of the Basic Referee Online class is that it allows the student to learn much of the material at his/her own pace and to repeat modules as necessary.  The student is expected to be engaged and fully participate in the Online Companion Course to help clarify what they learned in the Online portion of the class.  It is not possible to teach the entire course in the 3 hours allotted for the Online Companion course.