Coaches
Coach Training
Thank you for volunteering to coach or lead a team this fall. AYSO provides online and in-person training for new coaches that can be access and/or registered through SportsConnect to the eTrainU. Learning Management System. Follow the instructions and guide in the box to the left to get started.
For Fall 2023, we encourage newer coaches - particularly at the U8 and U10 level to take both online an in-person field session training. Please. explore options through eTrainU to get started.
Palo Alto is currently leveraging training from other nearby regions for in-person work so we encourage you to search for Mt. View, Sunnyvale, RedwoodCity or further for courses that fit your schedule and please enroll in advance so the instructor expects you. Here are some that we are aware of:
AYSO Coach Certification:
For 6U and 8U coaches, AYSO certification can be obtained by either the self-paced online training provided by eTrainU or by a scheduled in person classroom session (preregistraiton required via eTrainU).
For 10U coaches, there are 2 components to coach certification:
Coursework either taken online, or in a scheduled in person classroom session
Scheduled in-Person fieldwork session
For 12U coaches, there are 3 components to certification:
Online coursework (prerequesite for class and fieldwork)
Classroom session (could be done by Zoom)
Scheduled in-Person fieldwork session
14U coach certification is the Intermediate Coach course:
Online pre-classroom coursework
2 days of scheduled classroom and on field training.
Scheduled Trainings - Fall 2023
8U Coach Trainings.:(See eTrainU for further details and to register):
10U Coach Trainings:
28 September, 2023 - Redwood City, CA 6-9PM (CLASSROOM SESSION)
EVENT DESCRIPTION
This is the 10u Coach Classroom session required to earn your 10u Coaching Credential. Additionally, you will need to arrange a certified coach instructor to observe a practice of yours.
Please be prompt and come prepared with a pen, paper, and a willingness to ask questions and contribute to the discussion.
3 October, 2023 - West San Jose (Region 64) FIELD TRAINING SESSION ONLY
Will take place at John Mise Park (594 Park Meadow Dr, San Jose, CA 95129) 6-9PM
12U Coach Trainings:
28 September, 2023 - Redwood City, CA 6-9PM (CLASSROOM SESSION)
EVENT DESCRIPTION
This is the Classroom portion of the 12u Coach Training Curriculum. In addition to this classroom session, coaches must also complete the online 12U Coach Training Pre-Course as well as arrange for a coach trainer to observe a practice session
Please come to this session prepared with pen and paper, any questions you might have, and a willingness to participate in the discussion.
8 October 2023 - Sunnyvale (Region 44) CLASSROOM SESSION BY ZOOM 6-8PM
Contact jason@ayso44.org or rc@ayso26.org for more details10 October, 2023 - West San Jose (Region 64) FIELD TRAINING SESSION ONLY
Will take place at John Mise Park (594 Park Meadow Dr, San Jose, CA 95129) 6-9PM
Training Resources
Thank you for Volunteering to participate and enrich the lives of children through sport.
AYSO's training LMS is eTrainU and can be accessed through your SportsConnect account. To get started, please review our Volunteer Training Guide to learn how to use the resource.
Please note, in order to access eTrainU, you must first complete the Volunteer registration process by selecting "find Volunteer roles" selecting a role (referee, coach) and completing the disclosure forms and background check.