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AYSO Region 88 Glendale

Volunteering in AYSO

AYSO is a volunteer-run organization. AYSO runs on the power of our volunteers and with over 100,000 parents, neighbors, relatives and friends lending their time and talents, each child gets a terrific AYSO experience (and keeps our programs affordable). Help make a difference in the lives of the kids in your community today! Click here to learn more.

Volunteers needed: Coaches, Referees, Field Prep, Administration and Fund Raising

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an AYSO volunteer?
A coach, a referee, a team parent, a field coordinator - many people, all contributing their time and efforts to make AYSO a great program for our soccer-playing kids.

Why does AYSO need volunteers?
AYSO needs volunteers because families and friends run AYSO. Volunteers strengthen AYSO by giving their time and energy, their ideas and ideals. Volunteers make AYSO happen. We need head coaches to volunteer to make more teams. 

Who can be an AYSO volunteer?
Almost anyone can volunteer. Moms, dads, sisters, brothers, grandparents, even friends. We need women and men, young, middle-aged and "young at heart" folks. AYSO wants volunteers who want to help make our soccer program a fun experience for kids. Everyone plays in AYSO, and everyone has something special to contribute to the program. No experience is required.
  • They contribute a special skill or ability.
  • They contribute their time.
  • They contribute their energy.
  • They contribute themselves. 
What do AYSO volunteers do?
They do what is needed to make the program work.
  • They coach teams
  • They referee games
  • They help with team meetings
  • They make decisions
  • They make a difference
How do AYSO volunteers help themselves?
AYSO volunteers gain satisfaction and growth from their experiences. They make new friends, learn new skills, and enrich their lives.

Volunteering Requirements

Volunteer Application
Every volunteer (coach, referee, team coordinator, etc.) must submit a Volunteer Application each season. Click here for instructions: Submitting a Volunteer Application

Background Check Effective January 1, 2001
All American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) Regions, Areas, and Sections are required to comply with the AYSO policy on criminal background checks. Information: Policy - Criminal Background Check / Instructions: Submitting a Background Check

Live Scan (fingerprinting) Effective, January 1, 2022
All administrators, employees and regular volunteers in California MUST have a one-time background check as approved by the California Department of Justice to exclude individuals with a history of child abuse. This form of background check requires live scan fingerprinting (once / lifetime). Instructions: LiveScan Process

AYSO's Safe Haven
This free online course is required for all AYSO Volunteers and must be completed before any interaction with players and/or parents. We will reach out to all volunteers with clinic date/time and location. Click here for more information: AYSO Safe Haven for Parents

SafeSport Mandatory Training
The 2017 SafeSport Act has expanded Mandated Reporters to include adults authorized to interact with children. Due to this expansion, that includes AYSO and it requires training on child abuse and mandated reporting. Click here for more information

CDC HEADS UP Concussion training
This free online course is required for all volunteers that interact with our players on the field such as Coaches & Referees and recommended for all other volunteers. Click here for more information: AYSO Volunteer Resources - Concussion Safety

Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)
This is a course (added in 2021) is required by the State of California for all AYSO Coaches & Referees. This course is available in AYSOU. AYSO Volunteer Resources - SCA

  Coach Referee Coaches and Referees
Division Training Training Clinic
 U4/5UPlayground/SchoolyardNone
  • Safe Haven
  • Concussion Awareness training
  • Sudden Cardiac Arrest
  • SafeSport
  • LiveScan (fingerprints)

All volunteers must submit a volunteer application (per team) and a background check (every 12 months).

 6U6U CoachingNone
7U/8U 8U Coaching 8U Official
10U 10U Coaching Regional Referee
12U 12U Coaching
14U Intermediate Intermediate (minimum)
16U/19U Advanced

5U-14U Coaching Requirements

The following is required to be a 5U or 6U coach or assistant coach:

  • 6U Coaching Training (online) and field training (classroom) [4 hours]*

Please note that all Region 88 head coaches and assistant coaches in the 7U/8U and older divisions must complete a Referee certification as listed below:

The following is required to be a 7U or 8U coach or assistant coach:

  • 8U Coaching training (online) and field training (classroom) [4 hours]
  • 8U Official Course (online) and field training (classroom) [4 hours] 

The following is required to be a 10U coach or assistant coach: 

  • 10U Coaching Training (online) and field training (classroom) [4 hours]
  • Regional Referee clinic (online) and field training (classroom) [8 hours]

The following is required to be a 12U coach or assistant coach:

  • 12U Coaching Training (online) and field training (classroom) [8 hours]
  • Regional Referee clinic (online) and field training (classroom) [8 hours]
For coaching requirements for 14U and above, please reach out to our Coach Administrator Iain Blackwood at [email protected] 
*U4 coaches are recommended to complete this training

Contact Us

We are here to help but please consider we are all volunteers and will do our best to reply as soon as possible.

Regional Commissioner
Aldo Mascheroni [email protected]

Registrar
Ryan Wood [email protected]

Coach Administrator
Iain Blackwood [email protected]

Referee Administrator
Craig Dunkin  [email protected]

Child/Volunteer Protection Advocate (CVPA)
Scott Nord [email protected]

Safety Coordinator
Ross Paulson [email protected]

Upcoming Clinics

See Calendar of Events for more information. They are free of charge and open to everyone.

Please apply as a volunteer if you have not already and email [email protected] if you are interested in attending any of these and instructions will be sent to you.

Learn more about volunteering

It's easy. Talk to your child's coach, email our Regional Commissioner or any of our Region's board members. They will be most helpful, and happy, to find the right job for you.

Benefits of Coaching

As a head coach, not only are you allowing more children to play, you also get to:
  • Choose the day and location of practice
  • Choose the uniform color/style
  • Choose your assistant coach (who may be the parent/guardian of your child's best friend) (only available in 10U division and younger)
  • Choose the (final) name of the team
  • Coach more than one team and your games will be scheduled so there are no conflicts
No experience is necessary and all training is provided. Learn what others find to be such a rewarding experience.

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We will do our best to reply as soon as possible.

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2515 Canada Blvd 
Glendale, California 91208

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