Welcome to the
AYSO 2008 Soccer Season!
Coaches,
Whether you are
thinking of becoming a coach for the first time,
or if you have been coaching in AYSO for many
years, this is the place to come for all your
coach-specific information. If you don’t find
the information you need, send email to the
appropriate contact in the section below.
Thanks for
coaching, and have a great season!
~Nicola Bond
Regional
Coach Administrator, AYSO Region 4
email: coach-admin@aysoregion4.com
FAX: (818) 879-1946
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Contact
Information
Quick Start for
Coaches
--
Click here
to fill in the Coach Application form
(required each year)
--
Click here to take the Safe Haven
course (allow up to 1 hour). Note, this is a
one-time only class. You do not need to take it
each year. Contact your
division
director
to get your
volunteer ID
--
Click here to go to eAYSO and fill in your
Volunteer form. Note, this is required
every year.
--
Click here for find out what coach clinic
you may need to take, and get a list of dates
when the courses are offered.
-- For all other
information, see the
Table Of Contents on this page.
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IMPORTANT DATES..
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BECOMING A VOLUNTEER COACH..
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Overview of a Head Coach.
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Overview of an Assistant Coach.
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Head Coach/Assistant Coach
Applications/Requirements.
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GETTING CERTIFIED..
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Certification Requirements.
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Prerequisites for coach courses.
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Safe Haven.
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Dates of coach courses.
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Attending courses in other Regions.
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Playoff eligibility and Coach Certifications.
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Completing a CPVA volunteer form..
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WHAT NEXT?.
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Annual Coaches Meeting.
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New this year: Guest Speaker to present at the
U10 – U14 Annual Coaches meeting.
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Team Handout
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Scheduling a practice.
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Game schedules.
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Where to get help with drills and practices.
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COACH/ASSISTANT COACH GENERAL INFORMATION..
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Specific duties of a Head Coach.
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Specific duties of an Assistant Coach.
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CVPA (VOLUNTEER FORM)
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ONLINE COACH APPLICATION FORM...
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IMPORTANT DATES
Note: all dates
are subject to change. Please check the
Region Website Calendar for the latest
information.
Check website
calendar
U16/U19
coach meeting/team handout
July 19, 2008
U6/U7/U8
coach meeting and team handout
9 am to
11am at Agoura High School, G building
July 19, 2008
U10/U12/U14 coach meeting, guest speaker, and
team handout
1 pm to
3 pm at Agoura High School, G building
August 4, 2008
First Practice –
teams may not practice before this date.
August 18 – 22,
2008
MLS Soccer Camp
for boys and girls U7 – U14. See
here for details.
August 30, 2008
Scrimmage day
August 30, 2008
Team Parent
meeting. See calendar for times.
September 6,
2008
Opening
Day!
See
here
for Coach Clinic dates in Region 4.
Go to the Calendar on the website for a complete
list of all dates.
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AYSO Head Coach
is a volunteer position. You must have a
positive attitude and enthusiasm for working
with children. You do not need to know anything
about soccer…we will train you and provide
ongoing support throughout the season.
Applicants under the age of 21 require a
reference from an AYSO board member.
In addition to
developing the age-appropriate soccer skills in
a player, you will also provide a fun and safe
environment where players can develop a positive
image of themselves, their teammates, coaches,
game officials, and opponents.
PLEASE NOTE: The
Head Coach is selected by the Division Director
after all the applications are submitted.
Completing a Coach Application, attending the
training, and completing a CPVA form are
required, but do not guarantee you a position.
See
here for specific responsibilities and
duties of a Head Coach.
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AYSO Assistant
Coach is a volunteer position. You must have a
positive attitude and enthusiasm for working
with children. You do not need to know anything
about soccer…we will train you and provide
ongoing support throughout the season.
Applicants under the age of 21 require a
reference from an AYSO board member.
Your job is to
assist the Head Coach at practices and games,
and you should be prepared to run the practice
or the game if the Head Coach needs to be absent
for any reason.
PLEASE NOTE: The
Assistant Coach is selected by the Head Coach
after the teams are assigned. Completing a Coach
Application, attending the training, and
completing a CPVA form are required, but do
not guarantee you a position.
See
here for specific responsibilities and
duties of an Assistant Coach.
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All Head Coaches
and Assistant Coaches need to do the following:
§
Complete a
Coach Application form.
Note that completing a Coach Application form
does not guarantee you a team.
§
Complete a
CVPA (Volunteer Form). This must be
completed by all volunteers every
year.
§
Complete the
Online Safe Haven course (allow up to 1
hour). See
Getting Certified for more information.
§
Attend an age-appropriate coaching clinic. See
Getting Certified for more information.
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GETTING
CERTIFIED
AYSO provides
free training for Head Coaches and Assistant
Coaches. Following are the certification
requirements to be a Head Coach and Assistant
Coach in Region 4:
ü
All Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches must be
Coach Safe Haven certified. This is a “one-time
only” course and does not need to be repeated
each year. Note that Ref Safe Haven is not a
substitute for Coach Safe Haven.
Click here
to take the course online.
ü
Head Coaches (U6 – U19) must complete an
age-appropriate Coach course.
Click here for dates.
ü
Assistant Coaches in the upper divisions (U10 –
U19) must complete an age-appropriate coach
course.
Click here for dates.
ü
Assistant Coaches in the lower divisions (U6 –
U8) are strongly advised to take an
age-appropriate coach course.
Click here for dates.
Important Note:
Area rules state that coaches in U10 and above
must complete age-appropriate AYSO training to
be eligible for playoffs.
Additional
courses will not be added after the season
starts.
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- Before you can
take the Coach Safe Haven, you must be
registered on eAYSO and have a valid AYSO ID
number. If you have registered with eAYSO, but
do not know your ID number, send email to
joanbuffandeau@ayso.org
- There is
no prerequisite for the U6 coach course.
- Completion of
the previous age coach course is recommended
for U7/U8, U10 and U12.
- Completion of
the U12 coaching course is required for
the Intermediate coach course.
- Completion of
the Intermediate coaching course is required
for the Advanced coach course.
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Coach Safe Haven
is now available online. It is required for all
Head Coaches and all Assistant Coaches.
Click here
to take the
course. Please allow up to 1 hour.
Classroom
instruction may be available in other regions –
check the calendar on the
Area Website for a listing of courses
offered in our area.
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Youth Coach Clinics |
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July 12th |
August 2nd |
Location |
|
Coach Safe Haven
(no prerequisite) |
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Go to
“http://www.aysoregion4.org” and click
on “Coaches Info” to take this online
course.
Instructor-led courses may also be
available in other regions. Check
their website for dates, time, and
location. |
|
U6, U7
and U8
(no prerequisite) |
12.30 - 2.30 |
12.30 - 2.30 |
Willow Elementary School |
|
U10
(no prerequisite) |
8.30 - 11.30 |
8.30 - 11.30 |
Willow Elementary School |
|
U12
(no prerequisite) |
8.30 - 1.30 |
8.30 - 1.30 |
Willow Elementary School |
|
Intermediate and Advanced Coach
Clinics
*
Must attend all three sessions |
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|
Part 1* |
Part 2* |
Part 3* |
Location |
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U14 - Intermediate
(U12 is Prerequisite) |
These clinics are currently being
scheduled.
Please check the area website for dates
and locations
http://www.area10e.org/mainsite/index.htm |
|
U16
and U19 - Advanced
(Intermediate is Prerequisite) |
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Coaches may
attend a course offered in another Region in the
Area. Make sure you sign the roster and note
that you are from Region 4. Also make sure you
keep a copy of your certificate. To ensure that
you receive proper credit you may want to mail a
copy to AYSO Region 4, 5699 Kanan Road, #340,
Agoura Hills, CA 91301 (Attn: Karen Walker).
Check the Area
Website Calendar for a listing of courses
offered in our Area.
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Area rules state
that coaches in U10 and above must complete
age-appropriate AYSO training to be eligible for
playoffs. Courses are not conducted after the
season starts so make sure you complete your
training prior to the season start.
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Pursuant to
National guidelines, volunteers must submit a
CPVA Volunteer form each year (Coach, Assistant
Coach, Referee and Team Parent). Make sure you
visit eAYSO, complete your volunteer form, and
bring 3 copies with you to registration along
with your driving license or other ID confirming
your current address. Contact the CVPA
coordinators,
Mike & Marylyn Grodotzke,
for additional locations and times to present
your CVPA form and your ID.
No exceptions –
our children are too precious.
Go to the
CVPA (VOLUNTEER FORM)
section
for more
information.
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Annual
Coaches Meeting
At the annual
coaches meeting, the Coach Administrator
provides updates for the current season and the
Division Director’s hand out the teams.
This meeting is mandatory for all Head Coaches.
See
Important Dates for dates and times of the
meeting.
At the U10 – U14
annual coaches meeting, Dan Metcalf -
one of the top
soccer teachers in the U.S. and Nike Youth Coach
of the Year for 2004/2005 - will present to the
coaches on successful development of players in
the U10 – U14 divisions. After playing in
the professional clubs in England, Dan came to
the US where he successfully coached teams that
became both regional and national champions.
He
is also known in Hollywood for choreographing
all the soccer and coaching all the players, in
the movies “Kicking and Screaming”, “She's The
Man”, “Offside”, and the 2007 release “Gracie.”
Everyone who is interested is encouraged to
attend.
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Division
Directors hand out the teams at the end of the
annual coaches meeting.
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After the
Division Director confirms the Head Coaches and
the scheduler has organized the schedule for
practices, you will be notified of your
schedule. Contact your Division Director if you
have questions.
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The game
schedule will be posted on the website before
opening day (September 6th, 2008).
Check the website for updates.
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On the web:
Try
this link as one option
On the field:
Contact the coach administrator at
coach@aysoregion4.org
Where
to get help with drills and practices - Click
Here
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Specific duties of a Head Coach
Once your
Division Director notifies you that you have
been selected to be a Head Coach, you will need
to do the following:
-
Get
Training
All Head Coaches
must complete a Coach Safe Haven Course and an
age-appropriate Coach Clinic. In addition, you
must complete a CPVA form and show ID. See
here, or contact your Division Director for
more information.
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Attend the
Annual Coach Meeting on July 19th 2008
At this meeting,
the Coach Administrator will present information
about AYSO and anything you need to know about
the upcoming season. Then the Division Director
will give you your team.
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Meet the
Parents!
As soon as you
get your team, you can call everyone and
organize a team meeting. At this meeting, you
will assign an Assistant Coach, Referee, and
Team Parent, along with other volunteer
positions and provide information about your
practice schedule and other details.
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Schedule a
Practice Time
One of the benefits of being the Head Coach
is that you have input into your practice
schedule. Please provide practice schedule
restriction and preference information on
your coach application. Your division
director will work with the practice
scheduler to find the best location/times
for your team's practice(s). U6-U8 have 1
one-hour practice per week, U10-U19 have 2
one-hour practices per week.
-
Pick up your
team uniforms
Date TBD. Check
the website or contact your Division Director.
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Practice
After August 4th,
you may begin to practice with your team at the
assigned times and locations. Note: Additional
practices are not allowed in AYSO for insurance
purposes. Support for conducting a practice
is available. Contact your Division Director
for information about games, drills,
information, and one-on-one assistance from
experienced coaches.
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Attend
Matches
For each game,
you will need to develop team line ups, make
sure the players are warmed up prior to playing,
and conduct substitutions during the game per
AYSO rules. All U6 – U14 games are played on
Saturdays. Other divisions may have midweek
games. The schedule will be announced prior to
the start of the season. Opening day is
September 6th, 2008.
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Provide
Player Ratings
Head Coaches in
Divisions U8 and above must provide ratings for
each of their players before the end of the
season. This is important for balancing teams in
the following season and helps to identify
potential All Star players for the upcoming
post-season.
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As soon as you
decide you want to become an Assistant Coach,
you will need to do the following:
-
Complete
a Coach Application Form
These forms are
available online or you can contact your
Division Director.
-
Get
Training
All Assistant
Coaches must complete a Coach Safe Haven Course,
complete a CPVA form and show ID. Assistant
Coaches in the upper divisions (U10 and above)
must also take an age-appropriate Coach Clinic.
Although it is not mandatory that Assistant
Coaches in the lower divisions (U6 – U8) attend
an age-appropriate clinic, it strongly
advised. This is only a 2-hour class, and
you’ll learn a lot about what to expect from the
younger players, and how to make it fun through
the use of games and fun drills. See
here,, or contact your Division Director for
more information.
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Attend
the Team Meeting
When you get a
call from the Head Coach about a team meeting,
let him/her know that you are interested in
being an Assistant Coach, and that you have
completed the required training (or that you
have plans to complete it.) There may be other
parents on the team who also want to be the
Assistant Coach. The final decision is made by
the Head Coach.
-
Attend
Practices
If you are
selected to be the Assistant Coach, work with
the Head Coach to come up with a practice time
that works for both of your schedules. In the
case of a conflict, the Head Coach will have the
final decision. Practices are 1 one-hour
practice (U6 - U8) or 2 one-hour practices (U10
- U19) per week. You will be expected to attend
the practices and assist the Head Coach with
training and drills as needed.
If the Head
Coach is absent for a practice or game, the
Assistant Coach will take his/her place. Support
for conducting a practice or coaching a game is
available. Contact your Division Director
for information about games, drills, and
one-on-one assistance from experienced coaches.
-
Attend
Matches
As the Assistant
Coach, you will support the Head Coach on the
sideline at all games. Games for Division U6 –
U14 games are played on Saturdays. Other
divisions may have midweek games. The schedule
will be announced prior to the start of the
season. Opening day is September 6th,
2008.
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Support
your Head Coach!
This is only a
general guideline for being an Assistant Coach.
Each Head Coach will have varying needs. Be
prepared to help out where you’re needed, and
remember there is always help available when you
need it.
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Volunteer forms
must be completed and approved ANNUALLY.
This is for
the protection of our Children and is mandatory.
If you are
volunteering for the 2008 season, please do the
following:
-
Go to
“www.eayso.org” on the Internet
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Register as
a volunteer.
-
Complete the
online volunteer form.
-
Print and
sign 3 copies.
-
Bring to any
AYSO clinic or meeting with a
current drivers license.
-- If
you need assistance with eAYSO call:
866-588-2976 Mon-Sat, 8am -4pm
--
Click here to contact a Region 4 volunteer
advocate:
Mike & Marylyn Grodotzke
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