Coaches (Head and Assistant) MUST:

• Adhere to the AYSO Vision, Mission, and AYSO Philosophies, including Positive Coaching, Good Sportsmanship, and Player Development, and meet all AYSO volunteer registration standards.

Coach Requirements

All coaches must complete each numbered requirement below to be eligible to coach and to be allowed on the sidelines during games and tournaments.

Total Required Assignments: 8

AYSO Requirements

1. Volunteer Registration
   Submit the Volunteer Form with electronic signature through this ALLIANCE registration portal each membership year (August 1 – July 31; may apply July 1).  Volunteer when signing up your child to play or re-log back into this site, click on MyAccount to the left and navigate to Find Volunteer Roles
2. AYSO Background Check
   Maintain a current AYSO Background Check. Email invite ([email protected]) is sent after Volunteer Registration is completed.
3. Safe Haven (Child & Volunteer Protection)
   Complete through AYSOU. Course must have been taken after 2019.
4. Sudden Cardiac Arrest
   Complete through AYSOU
   

AYSO & HYSA Combined Training

5. SafeSport Training (AYSOU)
   Required annually: July 1 – June 30. Use the same name and email for credit with both AYSO and HYSA.
6. HCamp Online Course
   Navigate to Youth / Community Coaches.
   Required annually: July 1 – June 30.

AYSO Affinity HYSA Registration

7. Complete AYSO Affinity HYSA Registration through the designated registration link.

HYSA Requirements

8. HYSA Risk Management Disclosure
   Complete Option 1 or Option 2 at least 4–6 weeks prior to the first game to receive State Association Coach Cards and to be allowed on the sidelines.
   
   Failure to complete this requirement before the first competitive game will result in suspension until all requirements are met.

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Coach Training Level

Coaches must meet state association licensing requirements and may also require AYSO certification at the age level coached:

• 12U — AYSO U12 Coach Certificate
• 13U–14U — AYSO Intermediate Coach Certificate
• 15U–19U — AYSO Advanced Coach Certificate

Certification completion requirements:

• 10U & 12U: Course completed after January 2013
• Intermediate: Course completed after January 2015
• Advanced: Course completed after January 2018
• Contact the Section Coach Administrator for U.S. Soccer equivalency or United Soccer Coaches reciprocity.

These requirements do not apply to tryouts for the AYSO ALLIANCE Team.

Head Coach Responsibilities

The Head Coach is accountable to the AYSO ALLIANCE Director for all team activities. Responsibilities include:

• Scheduling practices, games, and scrimmages
• Clear and timely communication with parents
• Tournament participation and travel coordination
• Discipline when necessary
• Completion of all required paperwork
• Ensuring each player participates in at least one-half of each game (injury or discipline exempt)
• Maintaining required AYSO volunteer-to-player ratios