COACHING LINKS

Coaching Requirements
for Under-10 Coaches

In order to be a coach (OR an assistant coach) for an Under 10 team, you must meet the following training/certification requirements below.

2008 Rule Adjustment (for U-10 boys teams only):
Please see the major change in the U-10 rules for this upcoming year.

  1. Coaching Requirement
    a) Complete an AYSO Under 10 coaching clinic before the first team practice; or
    b) Have previously completed a 4-hour AYSO Under 10 (or higher level) coaching clinic*
  2. Referee Requirement
    a) Complete a 9-hour Regional referee clinic** before the first game of the season; or
    b) You are already an AYSO certified Regional (or higher) referee.
  3. Safe Haven Requirement
    Complete (or completed in a previous year) the 3-hour AYSO Coach Safe Haven course before the first team practice
  4. Volunteer Form
    Complete an "official" Volunteer form, and return it to the Volunteer Coordinator, before the first team practice. (Details). .

Recommended Computer Knowledge
To help organize your team, read schedules, and have excellent communication with your team and the region:
a) Have a basic knowledge of email, Word, Excel, and the internet.
b) Ability to access email every day

*If you previously completed the AYSO Youth coaching clinic, that will satisfy this requirement.
**Completing the Regional referee clinic will satisfy the referee training requirements for coaching through the Under-14 level.

(see calendar for Region 88 schedules of required courses, and Area C website for courses offered outside Region 88)