All AYSO coaches and assistant coaches must complete at a minimum:
- Be a registered volunteer for the current program/season.
- Have completed the AYSO Safe Haven course.
- Successfully completed the Concussion Awareness course.
- Successfully completed the Sudded Cardiac Arrest course.
- Be trained per the AYSO National Coaching Program Guidelines for the age/skill level of the team they wish to coach.
Below are the required coaching certifications for each of the age levels:
| 6U |
6U Coach |
| 8U |
8U Coach |
| 10U |
10U Coach |
| 12U |
12U Coach |
| 14U |
Intermediate Coach |
| 16U/19U |
Advanced Coach |
** Some certifications may be completed online.