AYSO Coach Training Matrix
The following matrix identifies the training courses coaches should take depending on the age of the players they are coaching.
Training & Certification |
Years as Coach1 |
Coaching Level |
1st |
2nd |
3rd+ |
U5/6 |
U7/8 |
U10 |
U12 |
U14 |
U16/19 |
Register as Volunteer (on-line) |
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✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
Background Check (on-line) |
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✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
Safe Haven Training (on-line)2 |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
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LiveScan Fingerprinting (in person)2 |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
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CDC Heads Up Concussion Awareness Training (on-line)3 |
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✔ |
✔ |
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CDC Sudden Cardiac Arrest Training (on-line)3 |
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✔ |
✔ |
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SafeSport Training (on-line) |
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✔ |
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6U Coach Training (on-line, optional) |
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✔ |
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8U Coach Training (on-line) |
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✔ |
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10U Coach Training (on-line/classroom & field training) |
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✔ |
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12U Coach Training (on-line + classroom & field training) |
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✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
Intermediate Coach Training (on-line + classroom & field training) |
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✔ |
✔ |
Advanced Coach Training (on-line + classroom & field training) |
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✔ |
- 1: Number of years you have volunteered with AYSO as a coach
- 2: 2nd and 3rd year volunteers need to take the training if they haven't completed it yet
- 3: 3rd year volunteers need to take the training if they haven't completed it yet
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