National Coaching Program
AYSO NATIONAL COACHING PROGRAM
AYSO is renowned for our innovative coaching program designed specifically for volunteer parent coaches. With age-appropriate programs for players ages 3-19-years-old, AYSO has designed a comprehensive and realistic training model for today’s parent/coach.
AYSO's Playground and Schoolyard pre-school programs prioritize fundamental motor skill development and social and emotional learning presented in a fun, game-based environment.
The Core program caters to individuals 6-19 years old developing their skills within a team dynamic.
Our Coaching Program is accredited by the US Center for Coaching Excellence, and we have recently been recognized as a Project Play Champion by the prestigious Aspen Institute.
The Coaching Program is accompanied by volunteer training and certification courses for all levels of coaching. Presented in a fun and dynamic learning system that features both online and in-person components, the training pathway features global and current methodology.
EDUCATION PATHWAY
Safety 1st. All AYSO volunteer coaches must take AYSO Safe Haven, SafeSport, CDC Concussion Awareness and Sudden Cardiac Arrest Training (state dependent) and have completed a Level 2 Background Check as part of their volunteer registration. Additional certification by age:
Playground and Schoolyard Playground and Schoolyard Activity leader
6U Coach 6U online or in-person
8U Coach 8U online or in-person (Completion of 6U Coaching Course is recommended)
10U Coach 10U online or in-person plus 10U on field (Completion of 8U Coaching Course is recommended)
12U Coach 12U online, 12U in-person classroom and field (Completion of 10U Coaching Course is recommended)
Intermediate Coach 14U online, 14U in-person classroom and field (Completion of 12U Coaching Course is required)
Advanced Coach 19U online, 19U in-person classroom and field (Completion of Intermediate Coaching Course is required)
COACHES CLIPBOARD
AYSO & Coaching Standards
Health & Safety
Parent/Athlete Concussion Information Sheet (English)
Parent/Athlete Concussion Information Sheet (Spanish)
US Soccer Sudden Cardiac Arrest Video
CDC Heat Related Illness Information for Coaches
CDC Heads Up on Concussion Return to Play Information
FIFA+11 Injury Prevention Program
References, Tools, & Reporting
Participation (Returning to Play) Release Form
Soccer Accident Insurance Brochure
Soccer Accident Insurance Claim Form
Coach Training US Soccer Equivalency
Session Training Plan Template
EDUCATION PARTNERS
Cedars Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute