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Coaches

We can’t form teams without coaches.

AYSO is 100% volunteer-run. Every team needs a coach — and that coach can be you. No soccer experience required. If you can encourage kids and show up consistently, we’ll give you everything else.

Why Coach?

Be part of your child’s experience
Make a real impact on kids in your community
Build confidence, teamwork, and life skills
Be part of something fun and meaningful

What You’ll Do:

Create a positive, safe environment
Teach basic soccer skills and teamwork
Run simple practices and games
Encourage effort, growth, and sportsmanship

Time Commitment:

U5–U8: 1 practice per week + Saturday game
U10+: 2 practices per week + game (Fri/Sat)

No experience? No problem. AYSO provides step-by-step training, practice plans, and on-field support so you’re never on your own.

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Questions? [email protected]

Helpful Resources

Important Links

Matchtrak Scheduled Games

Coaches Code of Conduct

Game Cards

Incident Report Form

Coaching Basics

Return to Play Guidelines

Practices & Games

U10, U12, & U14 will practice twice/week, while U5 - U8 will practice only once a week. Each U5-U10 practice is only for 60 minutes, and U12 and up are 90 minutes.
U5 - U8 will play games on Saturday, with U10, U12, & U14 will play games on Friday nights, and/or all day Saturday (nights, included).

Practice locations are based on city permits and residency of our teams.

Player Needs

What do my players need:

Shin Guards
Socks able to cover the shin guards
Appropriate Footwear (preferably Soccer cleats)
Uniform (provided by the Region as part of registration fees)
Soccer Ball (preferred, but not required)

Please also remember there will be team banners, pizza parties and snack duty.

Ball Sizes

Age Division:	Year Born:	Ball Size:
Playground	2020	Size 3 ball
School Yard	2019	Size 3 ball
Under 6	2018	Size 3 ball
Under 7	2017	Size 3 ball
Under 8	2016	Size 3 ball
Under 10	2015 & 2014	Size 4 ball
Under 12	2013 & 2012	Size 4 ball
Under 14	2011 & 2010	Size 5 ball
Under 16	2009 & 2008	Size 5 ball

100 Degree Heat Rule

100 Degree Heat Rule:

If the temperature is over 100 degrees, Or, if the air quality index is over 100 coaches shall cancel practice and games will be cancelled by the Region Commissioner
For conditions due to fires (smoke, etc.), Region 1398 will follow local government recommendations
Parents shall be notified by the coaches when air quality is over 50 but less that 100, that the air quality is moderate. It is up to them if they decide to miss practices.
Coaches and other team personnel will be vigilant in watching players in the heat. Coaches will make sure they take frequent breaks and have players drink plenty of water.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR: