Those who fail to complete all the above requirements will find themselves not covered under the Volunteer Protection Act of 1997. In the fall season, failure to comply may result in consequences such as no team photos, no team trophies, or a loss of competition points. You may also not be permitted to volunteer again without first finishing these requirements.
Upcoming Training Classes
The below classes are available to all AYSO members registered as a volunteer in eayso. Coaches from outside Tustin, AYSO Region 96, may be charged a small fee. The cost is covered by the region for Tustin coaches.
To sign up, please login to aysou.org. The search form will help you find the class, but verify the date and roster number listed below to ensure you are signing up for the correct class. We accept walk-ins, but to ensure you receive credit correctly and quickly, please sign-up on aysou.org.
For additional options, please check the Area 11Q website or aysou.org for classes in other regions. AYSO certification and training classes may be taken from any AYSO region.
Coach Training & Certification Requirements Coaches are required to be certified for the level of play they coach. Additionally all coaches and assistant coaches are required to complete C AYSO Safe Haven certification training and the CDC Concussion training (both can be completed online at aysou.org). Full specific training requirements for AYSO coaches for each and and level of coaching can be found on the Area 11-Q Coach Training page.
National Coach Course Attendance Policy If you are a Coach Instructor and/or Advanced Coach with several years of experience and wish to apply for this course, see the Region 96 Policy on obtaining Regional Commissioner approval as stated in the Training Matrix for the National Coach Course.
Team standings will be substantially affected by Referee Team Points Referee training and certification must be completed BEFORE officiating games
What are Referee Points? Just as players play games to earn Game Points and move their team up in the standings, Referees and Assistant Referees officiate games to earn Referee Points and help teams move up in the standings. Awards are given to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams in Fall Recreational Regional Pool Competition. Teams that earn Referee Points have a much better chance of placing higher in the final standings than teams that do not.For more details see the Referee Programs Section
Coming Soon for Fall 2021
The Challenger Way
Challenger Sports British Soccer is pleased to provide all Tustin AYSO coaches with free access to The Challenger Way, a comprehensive collection of training drill videos, PDFs and lesson plans and other information. Access The Challenger Way website and register using the promotional code JGCA to use this free online resource!
Coming Soon
Do I need experience playing soccer? No, we have several coaching clinics to get you "up to speed".What does it cost? No money, just a little of your time.What equipment do I need? Nothing required. We'll give you practice cones, a few balls, and some other equipment.Will my child and I always be on the same team? Yes, the coach and child are ALWAYS placed on the same team.Do I need to know the rules of soccer? No (not yet) the coaching clinics will tell you all you need to know.When are games played? Games are played on Saturdays (weekday evenings during the Summer), game times will vary each week.When do teams practice? Practice times are determined by the coach around his/her schedule.How often do teams practice? Twice a week is suggested for older teams. Younger teams typically only practice once per week for an hour.Do I need to be at EVERY practice and EVERY game? We suggest an assistant coach (another player's parent) be assigned as soon as teams are formed who can be there if the coach can't. Games cannot be rescheduled but practices can be postponed or canceled if necessary.When is the season? The "regular Fall season" begins when school starts (usually the Saturday after Labor Day) and ends just before Thanksgiving.Are there other seasons? Yes, the most popular season (other than Fall) is the Summer season where there are usually no practices and games are played in the evenings, during the week. For older players there are All Stars in the winter and spring seasons.Do I need any kind of certification? Yes, there are several clinics given, prior to the Fall season where, upon completion, coaches will be certified (at no cost to the coach). Some of the classes are online.What can I do to look into becoming a coach? When you register your child to play soccer, there will be forms or a sign up sheet for people who are interested in becoming coaches. Better yet, contact your division coordinator (see the Directory page) and let him or her know you are interested.
Background
Misconduct and Disciplinary Action
Special Consideration Concerning Youth Referees
Abuse of Youth Referees will NOT be Tolerated by AYSO
In the event that the misconduct by an adult is directed at a youth referee, AYSO will take a stronger stance and invoke stronger sanctions. It is not uncommon for at least an additional game suspension to be added on if the referee involved is a minor.
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