Safe Haven (On-line or live class, all volunteers must be updated to new program as of August 1, 2017)
Division Specific Coach Training (See Training Matrix)
Concussion (On-line workshop, Coach, Asst. Coach required, parents recommended)
Getting Started: Required AYSO Training
Step 1: Getting an A.Y.S.O ID number
In order to use the on-line training resources you need to have an AYSO ID number:
You must register at as a voluntee at rwww.AYSO112.ORG. Just follow the instructions on the site. Once you have registered, then you may continue on to training, register your players, pay your registration fees and volunteer for other positions on the board or your team..
Step 2: Safe-Haven Training
The Safe Haven program instructs volunteers in ways to provide a healthy and positive environment in which children can learn and enjoy the game of soccer. The training is required for all coaches and other volunteers in a coaching role, such as assistant coaches, team parents, and team managers who work with youth coaches. This training is provided in two formats, on-line and live. See the most current training schedule for current offerings. All coaches with certification that pre-dates July 2011 must take the new program. All volunteers with a lapse in service since July 2011 must also take the current course.
Step 3: Division Specific Training for all AYSO coaching positions are listed in the National Reference Manual.
https://www.aysovolunteers.org/ayso-reference-book/
Bring your photo ID, a chair & WATER. Wear tennis shoes and comfortable clothes - you will be playing soccer on the field. Registration starts promptly at 8am, class will start at 8:30. You will be done approx. 1pm (U12 approx. 2pm). Location: Oak Mesa School park 5200 Wheeler Ave., LaVerne, CA. Please take Safe Haven and Concussion on line prior to the clinic. Any questions please contact your division coordinator. U8 Coaches will also be provided with U8 Official training and certified to officiate in their division.
Region 112 Training
Remember, age-appropriate coach training, CDC Concussion Training and Safe Haven Certification is REQUIRED to coach AYSO soccer. AYSO has a goal of 100% coach certification. Every coach or assistant coach must have the Safe Haven and Concussion Awareness qualification and is strongly encouraged to attend the appropriate age-specific training. Even if you are an experienced soccer player, you must attend the coach training to be covered by the Volunteer Protection Act. The Safe Haven, Concussion Awareness and Age-specific coach training courses need only be taken once, although anyone is welcome to re-attend to refresh their knowledge.
Most of the time at the age-specific training will be spent on the soccer field. Participants need not have had any previous soccer experience or coaching experience, but should be prepared to learn by doing. Participants should wear sports clothing (shorts rather than jeans are highly recommended) and bring athletic shoes or soccer shoes, shin guards, water, sun screen, a soccer ball and note-taking materials. Lunch will be provided at each of the all-day courses.