Why should you become an AYSO Coach?
Coaches are essential to the AYSO experience. Coaching is a rewarding experience because you have the opportunity to build a child's self-esteem. More importantly, working with kids is great fun! We need your help to model positive attitudes and teach soccer skills, teamwork, and good sportsmanship.
If Regions don't have enough coaches, registration is scaled back and kids who want to play in AYSO are turned away.
North Park AYSO serves an upward of 800 players. LOTS of players means we need LOTS of coaches. If you plan to be at your child's soccer practices and games, you'll also have time to be your child's coach.
Requirements to become a coach
All AYSO coaches and assistant coaches must:
- Be a registered volunteer for the current membership year
- Complete the online AYSO Safe Haven course within the past 3 years (through AYSOU.org)
- Complete the online Concussion Awareness course within the past 3 years (through AYSOU.org)
- Be certified in the age level you will be coaching (See chart below)
Required coaching certifications for each age level:
| Division | Minimum Required Certification |
|---|
| 5U | 6U Coach |
| 6U | 6U Coach |
| 7U | 7U Coach |
| 8U | 8U Coach |
| 10U | 10U Coach |
| 12U | 12U Coach |
| 14U | Intermediate Coach |
| 16U/19U | Advanced Coach |
Note: Some certifications/trainings can be completed online.
Questions?
Contact the Coach Administrator, Aaron Werner at [email protected] if you are are interested in becoming a volunteer coach, or have more questions.