All AYSO assistant and head coaches must obtain certification in each age group they coach. Some Coach Certification Courses must be completed in-person.
Coach Certification Required For Each Age Division
Division |
Per-level Requirements |
5U | Playground and Schoolyard Activity Leader |
6U | 6U online or in-person |
7U | 8U Coach |
8U | 8U online or in-person
(Completion of 6U Coaching Course is recommended)
|
10U | 10U online or in-person plus 10U on field
(Completion of 8U Coaching Course is recommended)
|
12U | 12U online, 12U in-person classroom and field
(Completion of 10U Coaching Course is recommended)
|
14U | 14U online, 14U in-person classroom and field
(Completion of 12U Coaching Course is required)
|
16U-19U | 19U online, 19U in-person classroom and field
(Completion of Intermediate Coaching Course is required)
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Upcoming Region 4 Coach Certification Courses
Below are the AYSO Coach Certification courses currently hosted by Region 4. If you are a Region 4 coach and the below dates do not work for you, remember that you may attend a Certification course through ANY AYSO Region. Find more courses at the AYSOU Event Training page.
U6, U8, U10, U12 Coach Certification for Fall 2024
Date: TBD
- U5 coaches take the U6 course. U7 coaches take the U8 course.
- U12 coaches must complete the online U12 class before AYSOU will allow you to register
- Part of this is powerpoint class presentation. And part is on field. Dress appropriately for outside skill work.
- Times and location of each class listed on AYSOU Event Training page.
- Must register for class at AYSOU before attending.
Intermediate Coach Certification (Two Day Course) 2024
Friday evening & Saturday morning, August 9th and 10th
Details to come ...