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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

Current Coach Training Opportunities

Below are the Coach training opportunities available throughout the Section:

Truckee Region 740
6/7/8U Coach – Truckee (Meadow Park)
·     Wed., 6/19, 6pm-7pm

10U Coach – Truckee (Meadow Park)
·     Thurs., 6/13, 5pm-6:30pm

12U Coach – Truckee (Meadow Park)
·     Sun., 6/22, 5pm-6:30pm
·     Sun., 6/23, 5pm-6:30pm

Carson City Region 140
14U Coach – Carson City
 ·    Sat., 6/22, 5pm-9pm
 ·     Sun., 6/23, 9am-3:30pm

Pleasant Hill/Martinez Region 281 (all sessions at Pleasant Oaks Park):
Check PHMSA Website locations for start times: https://www.ayso281.org/

6/8U Coach
 ·      Tue., July 30

8U Coach
·      Thurs., Aug. 1

10U Coach
·      Sat., Aug. 10 and Sun., Aug. 18

12U Coach
 ·      Sat., Aug. 10 and Sun., Aug. 18

Mountain View Region 45
Check Mountain View Region Website for locations and start times: https://www.ayso45.org/

10/12U Coach
·      Sat., Aug. 16 – virtual
·      Sun., Aug. 17 – field

8U Coach
·      Sun., Aug 17

10/12U Coach
·      Fri., Aug. 23 – virtual
·      Sat., Aug. 24 – field

6U Coach
·      Sat., Aug 24
·      Fri., Sept. 6

Davis Region 218
Check Davis Region Website for locations and start times: https://www.davisayso.org/

6U/8U Coach
·      Tues., Aug. 13, 6-9 PM
·      Sat., Aug. 17, 9-12
·      Wed., Aug. 21, 6-9
·      Sun., Aug. 25, 9-12

10U Coach
 ·      Thurs., Aug. 15, 5-9 pm
 ·      Sun., Aug. 18, 1-5pm
 ·      Sat., Aug 24, 1-5 pm

12U Coach
·      Sat., Aug. 17, 1-6 pm
·      Sun., Aug. 25, 1-6 pm

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