Become an AYSO Coach

AYSO depends on volunteer coaches. Many of our coaches are parents coaching soccer for the very first time.

You do not need prior soccer or coaching experience to become an AYSO coach. AYSO provides training, resources, and support to help you succeed.

Coaching is one of the most rewarding ways to be involved in your child’s experience. Coaches help create a positive environment where players can build skills, confidence, teamwork, and a love of the game.

• Support your player and the AYSO community

• Help players develop confidence and teamwork

• Create a fun and positive team environment

• Build leadership and communication skills

• No prior coaching experience required

• Coaches sign up for a specific division

• Volunteers register as either a Head Coach or Assistant Coach

• Head Coaches get to choose the team’s practice day and time, pending field availability

• Both the Head and Assistant Coaches must complete all volunteer requirements, safety training, a background check, fingerprinting, and age-appropriate coaching certifications

• Coaches who wish to coach together must request each other during registration

• Coaches that are not mutually requested will be paired based on division needs and team balance

• Coaching assignments cannot be changed after rosters are released

• Coaching teams should communicate early about responsibilities and expectations

• Coaches are supported throughout the season by Division Coordinators, the Regional Coach Administrator, and the Regional Commissioner.

Volunteer Registration Instructions

Step 1: Register as an AYSO Volunteer! In the top right corner, click“Register Now.” First-time volunteers: Create a new account using your email address and a password, then follow the prompts to complete your registration. Returning volunteers: Log into your account, click“My Account,”then select“Volunteer”from the left-side menu to register for the current season. Please note: Use your legal name and a unique email address (not shared). Your email is your identity in AYSO systems and must match your background check, LiveScan, and training records.

Step 2: Sign Up as a Coach

In your account, click “Volunteer,” then select the division you wish to coach. If you do not see the division you are looking for, click “Show All Available Opportunities” in the bottom right corner.

Then select either Head Coach or Assistant Coach. 

Select the user who will be coaching. If registering a partner, they must have their own account with a unique email. If accounts need to be linked, please contact [email protected]. 

Complete the application and enter your preferred Coaching Partner if you have one. You may return later to update this section if needed.

Step 3: Complete Required Volunteer Requirements
👉 See AYSO Volunteer Training page (background check, LiveScan, and safety training). Most of this is completed online via "AYSOU". 

Step 4: Complete Coach Age Appropriate Training
👉 See Coach Training & Certification page. Most of this is completed online via "AYSOU" plus an in-person field training required for 10U and higher.

Step 5: Coach Your Team
Once certified and assigned to a team, you’ll begin communicating with families and preparing for the season.

No coach is expected to do this alone. We are here to support you.

Please note: While AYSO is a 100% volunteer-run organization and player registration is open to all players, all volunteer applications are reviewed and coach placement is not guaranteed.

AYSO cannot form teams without volunteer coaches.

Each season, the number of available teams is directly connected to the number of approved volunteers.

Questions?

Contact our Regional Coach Administrator:

Lindsey Higgins Lau

[email protected]