Coach

The AYSO National Coaching Program is administered by the AYSO National Coach in conjunction with the chairman and the members of the National Coaching Advisory Commission (NCAC). The AYSO National Coaching Advisory Commission, is a group of AYSO volunteers, selected for their AYSO expertise and appointed by the National President to provide advice to the NBOD on matters related to coaching and player development. The AYSO National Coaching Advisory Commission provides a channel of communication from National to Section, from Section to Area, and from Area to Region. This will help ensure that the AYSO National Coaching Program is being delivered to the grass-roots level.

Becoming a Coach

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.

Contact your Region's Coach Administrator or Regional Commissioner if you are ready to become a coach.