Coach Meeting/ Training Information

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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're 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, attend a brief age-specific coaching course. It's only a few hours, and generally on a weekend.  

Coaches are essential to the game. They teach children soccer skills and help develop a healthy and 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.

To volunteer as a Coach or an Assistant Coach:

 

Volunteer Application
Every volunteer (coach, referee, board member, team parent, etc.) must submit a Volunteer Application each year. They are delivered to AYSO National Headquarters for an annual background check, which screens for volunteers’ suitability to work with our participants.

 

Concussion Awareness Class (online)
All coaches/referees are required to complete this short webinar. Please submit a Volunteer Application before accessing the short webinar. This is also recommended (not required) for Team Parents.

 

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. You will log in with the same username and password used on this website:

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

Referee Information

Referees are now able to get paid per game!  

This is a great opportunity for anyone to earn some extra cash on a flexible schedule where you choose the games to referee.  Games will be posted at the beginning of the season for refs to sign up for.

Payment per game will be based on the division age refereed?   You can referee multiple games a night.

U10 Division = $12 per game
U12 Division = $14 per game
U14 Division = $16 per game
U16/19 Division = $20 per game

Experience is not necessary; we just need you to volunteer some of your time. Training is available to both new and returning volunteers and we will help you further develop your referee skills. We are always in need of and welcome junior referees, who must be at least 10 years of age. Community service credit will also be given to high school students who become referees. In order to become a regional (beginning level) referee, you must attend a free, one-day certification class. All referees must register as AYSO 1079 volunteers.

Requirements for becoming part of the referee staff:

1) Be available on Friday evenings or Saturdays

2) Referee games when an assigned referee is unable to cover

3) Become familiar with the duties of a referee in order to answer questions and be able to identify others who can offer assistance

4) Work with the Referee Administrator to ensure that the kids are safe and having fun

Becoming a part of our referee staff is a great way to learn everything you need to know about being a referee.

AYSO 1079 holds Referee training courses on a regular basis. These courses are free, and open to everyone. Coaches, Asst. Coaches, Volunteers, Parents, and youth, 10yrs and older. Please spread the word to anyone you think may be interested in the Basic Referee Course. It is a great way to get a better understanding of the rules of the game!

We encourage all of you to attend the class, especially if you are volunteering as a coach next Season. Division 10U and above require referee volunteers. We will be going over new rules regarding 8U games (i.e. throw-ins versus kick-ins) and 10U and 12U (build-out line).

This course is designed as a supplement in the certification as a Regional Referee.  Before attending this course, the following must be completed:

1) Volunteer Application completed at AYSOU.org (if you are a coach, assistant coach, or volunteered during the Spring Season then you should have already completed this)

2) Safe Haven and CDC Concussion Awareness Course completed at aysou.org (if you are a coach/assistant coach then you should have already completed this)

3) Completion of Basic Online Referee Training Course at  aysou.org

4) Registration for this course is at aysou.org 

5) Lunch will be provided. Please bring a pen/pencil, and notepad.

Volunteer Application
Every volunteer (coach, referee, board member, team parent, etc.) must submit a Volunteer Application each year. They are delivered to AYSO National Headquarters for an annual background check, which screens for volunteers’ suitability to work with our participants.

 

Concussion Awareness Class (online)
All coaches/referees are required to complete this short webinar. Please submit a Volunteer Application before accessing the short webinar. This is also recommended (not required) for Team Parents.

1) Log into your Region 1079 account
2) Click the Home tab (left)
3) Click the AYSOU tab (top navigation) and click Login
4) Click My Courses and choose CDC Concussion Course

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:

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 use the same log in and password used for this website.