Coaches' Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about training, game days, and team management.  Need help?  Start here.

Referees are People Too
What coaches should remember about volunteer referees

Field Prep Schedule
What days teams are responsible for field lining, setup, and teardown.

Coaches' Folder
We're digital now!  Documents included:

• Kids' Zone reminder
• Mandatory equipment reminder
• Incident report form
  
• 101 ways to praise a child
  

SoccerFest
General Information
Banner Contest

Coaches' Clipboard
Official AYSO resources for coaches and parents.  Includes coaching tools and resources and safety information.

Player Ratings
Turn in a completed form on week 5 of the season.

6U-Specific Resources

• U6 Program Guidelines
•  U6 Gameday Tips
• Coaching Manual

8U-Specific Resources

• U8 Program Guidelines
•  U8 Gameday Tips
• Coaching Manual

10U-Specific Resources

• U10 Gameday Tips
• U10 Program Guidelines
• Build-out lines
• Coaching Manual

12U Resources
Coaching Manual

Need to learn how to complete all your training and certifications?  Watch the video below to walk through the process.

What is Needed to be an AYSO Coach?

Every AYSO Coach must be registered as a Volunteer for the current year, complete the AYSO Safe Haven on-line course, the CDC Concussion on-line course, and the Sudden Cardiac Arrest course at AYSOU.org.

Additionally:

• 6U Coaches must complete the 6U Coach Online Course (2 hours) available at AYSOU.org, We will also have instructor led field training in-person offered throughout the summer, dates to be determined.

• 8U Coaches must complete the 8U Coach Online Course (2 hours) available at AYSOU.org.  We will also have instructor led field training in-person offered throughout the summer, dates to be determined.

• 10U Coaches must complete the 10U Coach Online Course (1 hour) available at AYSOU.org. We will also have instructor led field training offered throughout the summer, dates to be determined. Field training is mandatory for 10U.

• 12U Coaches must complete the 12U Online Coach Course (1 hour) available at AYSOU.org.  We will also have instructor led Field training offered throughout the summer, dates to be determined. Field Training is mandatory.

In order to coach their team, every Coach/Assistant Coach must be authorized by San Bruno AYSO.

Also, effective 2022 all coaches must complete the Safesport Training found in Sports Connect and must complete Livescan for AYSO. (More details regarding Livescan to follow.)

How can I register for Coach Training/Complete Online Coach Training?

 

 

Then while on your Sports Connect Volunteer Page, click on the AYSOU button to be directed to the AYSOU training site where you will have access to take the following online courses: