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AYSO Coaching Guides and Information:

Please see this informative guide on how to handle one sided matches, from both sides of the pitch.

AYSO National Coaching Program

The AYSO Coaching Program is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Coaching Education. AYSO is the only youth soccer program that has attained this accreditation. AYSO's coach training program is truly world class!
Proper training is vital so AYSO coaches can deliver the AYSO program properly. Parents and Players are counting on Coaches to be trained!
All AYSO Coaches must complete the following requirements:
- AYSO's Safe Haven training
- CDC Concussion training
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest training
- be registered as a volunteer with a valid background check
- be authorized by their Region to be a coach for their team

Additionally:
- 6U Coaches must complete the 6U Coach Course (2 hours) (instructor led preferred, online as a backup option).
- 8U Coaches must complete the 8U Coach Course (2 hours) (instructor led preferred, online as a backup option).
- 10U Coaches must complete the 10U Coach Course (3 hours) (instructor led preferred, online as a backup, online also requires instructor lead 10U Field Training).
- 12U Coaches must complete the 12U Coach Course (6 hrs).
- 14U Coaches must complete 12U (6 hours) and the Intermediate Coach Course (15 hours). It is best to coach at least one season between 12U and Intermediate.
- 16U & 19U Coaches must complete 12U (6 hours), Intermediate (15 hours), and the Advanced Coach Course (18 hours). It is best to coach at least one season between Intermediate and Advanced.

The National Coach Course is currently not being offered.
Please also see the AYSO Course Catalog (pdf)
Coaching is a privilege. AYSO Regions must choose coaches carefully to ensure a high quality AYSO soccer experience.
Coaches and Referees are the face of AYSO to parents, players, and spectators. They must be AYSO role models and fulfill all duties as described in the AYSO Coach and AYSO Referee job descriptions respectively. For additional information, see AYSO's Volunteer page.
In AYSO, Coaches and Referees are teammates who work together to ensure a safe, fair, and fun AYSO player development experience for all players and parents.

Section 2 Coaching staff
Section Coach Administrator (Interim): Jeff McClure, [email protected]

AYSO National Coaching Program

The AYSO Coaching Program is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Coaching Education. AYSO is the only youth soccer program that has attained this accreditation. AYSO's coach training program is truly world class!
Proper training is vital so AYSO coaches can deliver the AYSO program properly. Parents and Players are counting on Coaches to be trained!
All AYSO Coaches must complete AYSO's Safe Haven, be registered as a volunteer in eAYSO, and be accepted/authorized by their Region to be a coach for their team. Additionally:
- U6 Coaches must complete the U6 Coach Course (2 hours) (instructor led preferred, online as a backup option).
- U8 Coaches must complete the U8 Coach Course (2 hours) (instructor led preferred, online as a backup option).
- U10 Coaches must complete the U10 Coach Course (3 hours) (instructor led preferred, online as a backup, online also requires instructor lead U10 Field Training).
- U12 Coaches must complete the U12 Coach Course (5 hours).
- U14 Coaches must complete U12 (5 hours) and the Intermediate Coach Course (15 hours). It is best to coach at least one season between U12 and Intermediate.
- U16 & U19 Coaches must complete U12 (5 hours), Intermediate (15 hours), and the Advanced Coach Course (18 hours). It is best to coach at least one season between Intermediate and Advanced.
The National Coach Course is a 7 day course that coaches may optionally take if approved by their Region and accepted by AYSO National. National Coach candidates must have completed U12, Intermediate, and Advanced first.
Coaches need only take each AYSO course once but are welcome to repeat courses as refreshers.
Please also see the AYSO Course Catalog (pdf)
Coaching is a privilege. AYSO Regions must choose coaches carefully to ensure a high quality AYSO soccer experience.
Coaches and Referees are the face of AYSO to parents, players, and spectators. They must be AYSO role models and fulfill all duties as described in the AYSO Coach and AYSO Referee job descriptions respectively. For additional information, see AYSO's Volunteer page.
In AYSO, Coaches and Referees are teammates who work together to ensure a safe, fair, and fun AYSO player development experience for all players and parents.

Section 2 Coaching Staff

	Coach Administrator	Coach Trainers
Section 2	J.P. Marié	Jock Hamilton Sean O'Keefe Deron Shields John Keefer
Area 2A	Mark Andrews	Jubin Dana
Area 2B	Louis Skyriotis	John Keefer
Area 2C	Jeff McClure	Need volunteer
Area 2D	JP Marie	Jock Hamilton
Area 2E	Eric Herzog	Need volunteer
Area 2F	Chris Pierce	Need volunteer
Area 2J	Steve Altus	Mike Wilson
Area 2N	Charlie Drechsler	Deron Shields
Area 2S	Huck Thomas	Need volunteer

AYSO National Coaching Program

The AYSO Coaching Program is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Coaching Education. AYSO is the only youth soccer program that has attained this accreditation. AYSO's coach training program is truly world class!
Proper training is vital so AYSO coaches can deliver the AYSO program properly. Parents and Players are counting on Coaches to be trained!
All AYSO Coaches must complete AYSO's Safe Haven, be registered as a volunteer in eAYSO, and be accepted/authorized by their Region to be a coach for their team. Additionally:
- U6 Coaches must complete the U6 Coach Course (2 hours) (instructor led preferred, online as a backup option).
- U8 Coaches must complete the U8 Coach Course (2 hours) (instructor led preferred, online as a backup option).
- U10 Coaches must complete the U10 Coach Course (3 hours) (instructor led preferred, online as a backup, online also requires instructor lead U10 Field Training).
- U12 Coaches must complete the U12 Coach Course (5 hours).
- U14 Coaches must complete U12 (5 hours) and the Intermediate Coach Course (15 hours). It is best to coach at least one season between U12 and Intermediate.
- U16 & U19 Coaches must complete U12 (5 hours), Intermediate (15 hours), and the Advanced Coach Course (18 hours). It is best to coach at least one season between Intermediate and Advanced.
The National Coach Course is a 7 day course that coaches may optionally take if approved by their Region and accepted by AYSO National. National Coach candidates must have completed U12, Intermediate, and Advanced first.
Coaches need only take each AYSO course once but are welcome to repeat courses as refreshers.
Please also see the AYSO Course Catalog (pdf)
Coaching is a privilege. AYSO Regions must choose coaches carefully to ensure a high quality AYSO soccer experience.
Coaches and Referees are the face of AYSO to parents, players, and spectators. They must be AYSO role models and fulfill all duties as described in the AYSO Coach and AYSO Referee job descriptions respectively. For additional information, see AYSO's Volunteer page.
In AYSO, Coaches and Referees are teammates who work together to ensure a safe, fair, and fun AYSO player development experience for all players and parents.

Section 2 Coaching Staff

	Coach Administrator	Coach Trainers
Section 2	J.P. Marié	Jock Hamilton Sean O'Keefe Deron Shields John Keefer
Area 2A	Mark Andrews	Jubin Dana
Area 2B	Louis Skyriotis	John Keefer
Area 2C	Jeff McClure	Need volunteer
Area 2D	JP Marie	Jock Hamilton
Area 2E	Eric Herzog	Need volunteer
Area 2F	Chris Pierce	Need volunteer
Area 2J	Steve Altus	Mike Wilson
Area 2N	Charlie Drechsler	Deron Shields
Area 2S	Huck Thomas	Need volunteer

AYSO National Coaching Program

The AYSO Coaching Program is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Coaching Education. AYSO is the only youth soccer program that has attained this accreditation. AYSO's coach training program is truly world class!
Proper training is vital so AYSO coaches can deliver the AYSO program properly. Parents and Players are counting on Coaches to be trained!
All AYSO Coaches must complete AYSO's Safe Haven, be registered as a volunteer in eAYSO, and be accepted/authorized by their Region to be a coach for their team. Additionally:
- U6 Coaches must complete the U6 Coach Course (2 hours) (instructor led preferred, online as a backup option).
- U8 Coaches must complete the U8 Coach Course (2 hours) (instructor led preferred, online as a backup option).
- U10 Coaches must complete the U10 Coach Course (3 hours) (instructor led preferred, online as a backup, online also requires instructor lead U10 Field Training).
- U12 Coaches must complete the U12 Coach Course (5 hours).
- U14 Coaches must complete U12 (5 hours) and the Intermediate Coach Course (15 hours). It is best to coach at least one season between U12 and Intermediate.
- U16 & U19 Coaches must complete U12 (5 hours), Intermediate (15 hours), and the Advanced Coach Course (18 hours). It is best to coach at least one season between Intermediate and Advanced.
The National Coach Course is a 7 day course that coaches may optionally take if approved by their Region and accepted by AYSO National. National Coach candidates must have completed U12, Intermediate, and Advanced first.
Coaches need only take each AYSO course once but are welcome to repeat courses as refreshers.
Please also see the AYSO Course Catalog (pdf)
Coaching is a privilege. AYSO Regions must choose coaches carefully to ensure a high quality AYSO soccer experience.
Coaches and Referees are the face of AYSO to parents, players, and spectators. They must be AYSO role models and fulfill all duties as described in the AYSO Coach and AYSO Referee job descriptions respectively. For additional information, see AYSO's Volunteer page.
In AYSO, Coaches and Referees are teammates who work together to ensure a safe, fair, and fun AYSO player development experience for all players and parents.

Section 2 Coaching Staff

	Coach Administrator	Coach Trainers
Section 2	J.P. Marié	Jock Hamilton Sean O'Keefe Deron Shields John Keefer
Area 2A	Mark Andrews	Jubin Dana
Area 2B	Louis Skyriotis	John Keefer
Area 2C	Jeff McClure	Need volunteer
Area 2D	JP Marie	Jock Hamilton
Area 2E	Eric Herzog	Need volunteer
Area 2F	Chris Pierce	Need volunteer
Area 2J	Steve Altus	Mike Wilson
Area 2N	Charlie Drechsler	Deron Shields
Area 2S	Huck Thomas	Need volunteer

AYSO National Coaching Program

The AYSO Coaching Program is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Coaching Education. AYSO is the only youth soccer program that has attained this accreditation. AYSO's coach training program is truly world class!
Proper training is vital so AYSO coaches can deliver the AYSO program properly. Parents and Players are counting on Coaches to be trained!
All AYSO Coaches must complete AYSO's Safe Haven, be registered as a volunteer in eAYSO, and be accepted/authorized by their Region to be a coach for their team. Additionally:
- U6 Coaches must complete the U6 Coach Course (2 hours) (instructor led preferred, online as a backup option).
- U8 Coaches must complete the U8 Coach Course (2 hours) (instructor led preferred, online as a backup option).
- U10 Coaches must complete the U10 Coach Course (3 hours) (instructor led preferred, online as a backup, online also requires instructor lead U10 Field Training).
- U12 Coaches must complete the U12 Coach Course (5 hours).
- U14 Coaches must complete U12 (5 hours) and the Intermediate Coach Course (15 hours). It is best to coach at least one season between U12 and Intermediate.
- U16 & U19 Coaches must complete U12 (5 hours), Intermediate (15 hours), and the Advanced Coach Course (18 hours). It is best to coach at least one season between Intermediate and Advanced.
The National Coach Course is a 7 day course that coaches may optionally take if approved by their Region and accepted by AYSO National. National Coach candidates must have completed U12, Intermediate, and Advanced first.
Coaches need only take each AYSO course once but are welcome to repeat courses as refreshers.
Please also see the AYSO Course Catalog (pdf)
Coaching is a privilege. AYSO Regions must choose coaches carefully to ensure a high quality AYSO soccer experience.
Coaches and Referees are the face of AYSO to parents, players, and spectators. They must be AYSO role models and fulfill all duties as described in the AYSO Coach and AYSO Referee job descriptions respectively. For additional information, see AYSO's Volunteer page.
In AYSO, Coaches and Referees are teammates who work together to ensure a safe, fair, and fun AYSO player development experience for all players and parents.

Section 2 Coaching Staff

	Coach Administrator	Coach Trainers
Section 2	J.P. Marié	Jock Hamilton Sean O'Keefe Deron Shields John Keefer
Area 2A	Mark Andrews	Jubin Dana
Area 2B	Louis Skyriotis	John Keefer
Area 2C	Jeff McClure	Need volunteer
Area 2D	JP Marie	Jock Hamilton
Area 2E	Eric Herzog	Need volunteer
Area 2F	Chris Pierce	Need volunteer
Area 2J	Steve Altus	Mike Wilson
Area 2N	Charlie Drechsler	Deron Shields
Area 2S	Huck Thomas	Need volunteer

Coach Training Opportunities

Coaching courses are typically held during the Fall season, so please check back. For a more in-depth training opportunities, check out the Annual Section 2/9/12 Expo and Section 2's Annual Golden Gate Camp.