AYSO has announced important steps to ensure that every AYSO child has the best possible soccer learning experience. Coaches and assistant coaches in every division in every AYSO Region are required to have AYSO’s age-appropriate training, AYSO Safe Haven® and CDC Concussion certification when they take the field. The policy was approved and adopted by the National Board of Directors at their July 2009 meeting and is supported by the National Coaching Advisory Commission.
All coaches must be certified to coach at their team’s age level. For example, 12U coaches must be certified to the 12U level. This applies to both head and assistant coaches.
AYSO 459 provides coach training and certification courses for levels 6U through 12U. Higher level training (Intermediate for 14U, Advanced for 18U) is provided outside our region by AYSO Area, Sectional and National programs. Because all AYSO coach training follows a nationally mandated and standardized curriculum, you can attend any coach training event at any AYSO Region, for all age divisions, and coaches from outside AYSO 459 are welcome to attend our courses. This provides a wide range of options and dates in addition to the training offered within our Region.
The minimum coach certification level by age division is as follows:
6U | 6U | Online or Classroom |
8U | 8U | Online or Classroom |
10U | 10U | Online or Classroom, and Field |
12U | 12U | Classroom & Field |
14U | Intermediate | Classroom & Field |
18U | Advanced | Classroom & Field |
For the field portion, please wear soccer attire and bring plenty of water.