Hello Coaches!
Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a brand new coach - I want to welcome you to Ladera AYSO and thank you up front for taking time to help kids build their character while learning this great game. Hey - you might even have some fun too!
Remember - a Coach's responsibility is more than simply running drills and showing up. Preparation, planning, listening to your players, and engaging them in fun activities is all part of the program. All of this is accomplished within then 5 principles of AYSO. We look forward to providing you with resources and help with getting up to speed on your coaching skills and duties.
Your first step is to get registered as a volunteer through eAYSO.com. Look for registration infomation on the website. Once that's done you should take the appropriate classes (Safe Haven and an age appropriate coaching course) which will help you understand the requirements for a safe and healthy environment for our kids.
Everyone wants to compete - at all levels - and the way to make your sessions fun and interesting is to get the training and certification. Even if you have coached for a long time in AYSO a refresher course is always a good thing.
And - if you ever plan on coaching Select or AYSO Plus - then you will need to become Intermediate and Advanced certified - which also requires some pre-requisites.
To review:
1) Fill out the registration form at http://www.eayso.org (and renew it EVERY YEAR!)
2) Attend your coach's meeting.
3) Take your Safe Haven and age appropriate coaching course. See schedule below.
4) You are required to know the areas of your responsibility as well as any special rules for certain age divisions. Please read the document "Teaching the Game to Kids" that is located below.
5) Check the links in the coaching section for more certification courses, and links to websites with some great Training content.
Thanks again for volunteering! If you're reading this page and are interested in or thinking about coaching AYSO at any level, please feel free to send me an email requesting more information. We welcome all who are interested!
Christian Conrad & Ron Guerena
Co-Regional Coach Administrators
AYSO 1455 - Ladera Ranch
rca@laderasoccer.com or rca2@laderasoccer.com
Professional coaches measure success in rings.
College coaches measure success in championships.
High School coaches measure success in titles.
Youth coaches measure success in smiles.
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| Sample Parent Letter |
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| Lineup Cards |
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| LR AYSO Code of Conduct Form |
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| Player Evaluation Form |
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| Coaching Education |
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| Teaching The Game to Kids |
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| Coaching Objectives - By Age |
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| Other |
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| Player Position Map |
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| AYSO Plus Coaching Application |
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| AYSO/USSF Cross Certification and Licensing Information |
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Ladera AYSO has put together some great resources to help the development of our young players. Feel free to utilize the age appropriate information located at the links below to help you build your practice plans.
UK Soccer Online Curriculum (Click here)
http://www.uksocca.com/
Online curriculum is at the bottom of the page.
Any questions? Dave Brown - UK Soccer
dave.brown@uksocca.com
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AYSO Coaching Manuals (by age group)
http://www.aysohelp.org/COACH_MANUALS.htm
Age Appropriate Training Games (U6, U8, U10)
http://www.aysohelp.org/coach_games.htm
Ladera Soccer Coach Instruction/Certification Classes
All classes offered by our Region for the 2010 Fall season are in
www.eayso.org and you should sign up for those classes through eayso to ensure you are properly registered to receive credit. The classes are scheduled as follows:
U6-U8 - June 26th and July 17th - Chaparral School 9am to 2pm
U10-U12 - August 7th - Chaparral School 9am to 3pm
If you need to register to attend the above courses or find additional certification classes, please go to
www.eayso.org and click on "Enroll to Take a Class".
Area 11L/Outside Region Coach Instruction/Certification Classes
It is acceptable and encouraged that coaches take a necessary certification class outside the region if they are unable to attend our offered classes. Classes offered by other regions are free and fulfill all necessary requirements. The calendar of available classes outside our region is located here:
http://www.ayso11l.org/calendar.htm .
Ladera Soccer/UK Soccer Coach Training
In partnership with U.K. International Soccer Camps, we provide free Training Sessions for Coaches. Be sure to check this page or the events section of the website for dates, times & locations for upcoming sessions.
- Two coaches are allowed per team. All coaches must be properly trained and certified for their age group. At game time, a maximum of two coaches are allowed on the field and they must remain in the technical area at all times, unless called on to the field by a Referee.
- Any other parents that assist with practice need to have the coach training as well if they are to interact with children on the field, in order to comply with AYSO National's requirements. Safe Haven is required for each volunteer to comply with insurance requirements. Additionally, the parent must have turned in a volunteer form so that background checks may be performed.
Coach Code of Conduct
AYSO has always encouraged good sportsmanship in its programs. In fact, "Good Sportsmanship" is one of the five philosophies listed in the AYSO National Bylaws. Ladera Soccer / AYSO 1455 believes strongly in good sportsmanship and fair play.
Enthusiastically support and practice the "Everyone Plays," "Good Sportsmanship" and "Positive Coaching" philosophies of AYSO.
Be reasonable in your demands on a young player's time, energy, enthusiasm and performance on the soccer field.
Impress on your players that they must abide by the Laws of the Game at all times.
Develop team respect for the ability of opponents, and for the judgment of referees and opposing coaches.
Ensure that your players' soccer experience is one of fun and enjoyment (winning is only part of it). Players should never be yelled at or ridiculed for making mistakes or losing a game.
Set a good example and be generous with your praise when it is deserved. Children need a coach they can respect.
Keep informed of sound principles of coaching, growth and child development.
Check your equipment and playing facilities. They should meet safety standards and be appropriate for the age and ability of your players.
Follow the advice of a physician when determining when an injured child is ready to play again.