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Volunteer Sign-Up / FAQ

New and returning volunteers need to submit a Volunteer Application every season. (In both Fall and Spring seasons.) Here are some helpful links if you need assistance completing your volunteer applications:

Volunteer Sign-Up FAQ

Need help registering to volunteer? Check out our Volunteer Sign-Up / FAQ for all your answers.

Region 114 Volunteer Guides

Not sure what you need to complete online or in-person? Take a look at these documents:

Step-by-step Certification Guide for Region 114 Coaches (PDF)
Step-by-step Certification Guide for Region 114 Referees (PDF)

Thinking Of Becoming A Coach?

I'm thinking about being a Head Coach... BUT...

I have no time to coach.

That's exactly WHY you should coach. As a coach, you set your own practice schedule. You can choose a time that fits your family's schedule.

I have little-to-no experience with soccer.

No problem! We provide you with coaching clinics and classes prior to the start of the season based on the age level you are coaching. You will also be given an easy to follow manual with simple instructions and an explanation of AYSO philosophies and regulations. Unique age-appropriate coach training is one of AYSO's specialties.

I don't know what to teach or how to run my practices.

We've got your covered! In 2019 all Region 114 Coaches receive FREE, PREMIUM ACCESS to The Coaching Manual website/mobile app, which includes tailored season plans for every week and every practice, developed by certified coaching experts.

PLUS through our partnership with First Touch Coaching, you have access to free weekly sessions where they will coach your teams with age-appropriate skill activities. You can participate or watch while you learn how easy and fun it is to coach your players.

I don't have any coach equipment.

That's not an issue! We supply you with equipment you need like cones, balls, pinnies, and more!

I don't know how to register or get certified to be a coach.

We can help you with that too. You can become a coach in three simple steps:

Sign-up / register on this website to be a Head Coach
Complete two, short online courses at AYSO University (aysoU.org) -- AYSO Safe Haven™ and Concussion Awareness
Attend an in-person, age-specific coaching Certification course. You can register for these through aysoU.org. (Find a day that fits your schedule. You can take this course from ANY AYSO Region.)

Okay, you talked me into it. After I sign up to volunteer, what do I do next?

Don’t panic. This isn't the world cup. If you can make kids laugh, you're qualified.

Don’t be mad at your significant other if they volunteered you without you knowing about it.

Your next step is to complete your two online courses (if you haven't before), and obtain your age-specific Coach Certification. (See above)

Also, read the Laws of the Game. Watch a few games on TV. Talk to your friends or anyone you know who is or has been a coach before.

Always remember you can contact the Coach Administrator, Referee Administrator or your Division Coordinator for support and advice. We are all part of a team, we’re here to help one another for the benefit of the kids.

I still have questions.

You may reach out to the Region 114 Coach Administrator

How To Become A Certified AYSO Coach

Steps to become a Certified AYSO Coach

NEW! Region 114 Step-By-Step Guide for Volunteer Coaches ( PDF)

All Head and Assistant Coaches must:

Complete a Head or Assistant Volunteer Application for the Current membership year on AYSO114.org
Complete the online AYSO Safe Haven course within the past 3 years, through AYSOU.org
Complete the online AYSO Concussion Awareness course within the past 3 years, through AYSOU.org
Obtain AYSO Coach Certification in the age level you will coach by attending an in-person AYSO Coach Certification Course. (See chart below)

Obtaining Coaching Certifications

All AYSO Head and Assistant Coaches must get their Coach Certification in the age level they wish to coach. This requirement can only be certified by attending an in-person Certification Course. Register for courses through AYSO University (aysoU.org).

You can take this course through any AYSO Region you want. All Regions offering Coach Certifications class post them on aysoU.org. You can find many dates and options from which to choose.

See AYSO Region 114 Coach Certification Classes for instructions on registering for and attending in-person certification classes offered through Region 114. However, you may obtain your Age-Specific Coach Certification through ANY AYSO region.

Coaching multiple teams

When we identify coaches who are coaching multiple teams, we strive to make sure your teams never play at the same time. (Another benefit to coaching is never having to decide which child's game you will watch!) If you sign up to coach multiple teams, please send an email to the Region 114 Coach Administrator and let us know the names of each player you plan to coach. This allows us to identify you to our Region 114 Schedule to avoid game conflicts.

Important Reminder: All Head and Assistant coaches must submit separate volunteer applications for each Age Group they wish to coach. (In other words, if you plan to coach 12U and 8U, then you should submit two coaching applications, 12U and 8U.)

Do I have to be certified at each age group I coach?

To be covered under the Volunteer Protection Act you must be certified with age-specific training (and also Safe Haven Certification.) Certification in an upper age group does not confer all lower age-specific certifications. For example, a coach who holds a U12 or intermediate certificate and wishes to coach U10 must then get a U10 certificate.

Ensuring your own player is on your team

Some coaches sign-up using a different AYSO logins than their player. (For example, the player was registered under a spouse.) Our Region 114 Registrars do their best to try and identify your child and place them on your team, but to safe, please send an email to the Region 114 Coach Administrator and let us know your name, plus the name of your child, once you both have signed-up.

Questions?

Check out our COACH FAQ below

Still have questions? Contact Coach Administrator, Thomas Tyler if you are are interested in becoming a volunteer coach, or have more questions.

Coach Training Classes

Coach Certification Courses

In addition to the online AYSO Safe Haven™ and CDC Concussion Awareness courses at AYSOU.org, all AYSO assistant and head coaches must obtain certification in each age group they coach. While Safe Haven and Concussion courses can be completed entirely online, the Coach Certification Courses must be completed in-person.

Note: The In-person certification class is not the same thing as the annual Coach meeting.

Certifications Required For Each Age Division

Division	Minimum Required Certification
5U	6U Coach
6U	6U Coach
7U	7U Coach
8U	8U Coach
10U	10U Coach
12U	12U Coach
14U	Intermediate Coach 12U Certification prerequisite
16U/19U	Advanced Coach Intermediate Certification prerequisite

How To Find Certification Courses

Find Coach Courses hosted by Region 114 or ANY AYSO Region by searching for Coach Instructor Led Classes at AYSO University (aysoU.org).

log into AYSOU.org (login with your same ayso114.org username and password)
Click My Courses
Click Open for Instructor Led Courses
Click Open for Coach Instructor Led Courses
Click Sessions next to the Division for which you will coach but are not yet certified
Click the title of a course to see expanded information about the course
Click Register next to the course title.

Note: Before attending a Coach Certification Course, you must sign up for the course online at AYSO University. Do not show up without first registering for the course online. Each course has an attendee limit, so do not wait. Also, do not wait until the day of the course to register.

Upcoming Region 114 Coach Certification Courses

Below are the AYSO Coach Certification courses currently hosted by Region 114. If you are a Region 114 coach and the below dates do not work for you, remember that you may attend a Certification course through ANY AYSO Region. (We will reimburse Region 114 coaches for any registration fees charged by other regions to our coaches.) Find more courses at aysoU.org.

U6, U8, U10, U12 Certification Courses

You can find classes nearly every weekend around us, hosted by nearby AYSO Regions at aysoU.org.

Email [email protected] with questions.

Intermediate Coach, Two Day Course

Friday, July 26 : 5pm - 9pm
Saturday, July 27 : 8am - 6pm
Location TBD

Course taught by certified instructors from First Touch Coaching. Must attend both days. For coaches seeking Intermediate Coaching Certification (for 14U). 12U Coach Certification is a prerequisite to take this class. Sign up at AYSOU.org. (Find this session under: My Courses > Instructor Led Courses > Coach Instructor Led Courses > Intermediate Coach > Sessions). For more info email Sam [email protected].

Advanced Coach, Two Day Course

Friday, August 2nd : 5pm - 9pm
Saturday, August 3rd : 8am - 3pm
Location TBD

Course taught by certified instructors from First Touch Coaching. Must attend both days. For coaches seeking Advanced Coaching Certification (for 16U/19U). Intermediate Coach Certification is a prerequisite to take this class. Sign up at AYSOU.org. (Find this session under: My Courses > Instructor Led Courses > Coach Instructor Led Courses > Advanced Coach > Sessions). For more info email Sam [email protected].