Coaching Resources - Springfield AYSO

Guide to successfully coaching:

Register to coach
- Within our registration program, you have the opportunity to volunteer to coach
  - Choose: My Account
  - Choose: Volunteer
- Enter the necessary information for us to conduct a background check
Once you're background check is cleared you will have access to AYSO U: AYSOU - training for volunteers. Please click here for a guide on how to get trained and certified.
- Safe Haven Courses
  - AYSO's Safe Haven (30 minutes)
  - CDC Heads Up - Concussion Training (30 minutes)
  - Sudden Cardiac Arrest Online Course (15 minutes)
  - Safe Sports (90 minutes, subsequent recertification takes 30 minutes)
- Coach Courses (1 hour)
  - Find the course that meets the level you will be coaching
  - Springfield AYSO does not adhere to all of AYSO National Programs. See the "Coach's Guide" below to learn what we've changed to make it better
Air Quality Guidelines

Post-Game Tips

Do a team cheer for the other team, "2-4-6-8, Who do we appreciate?!, <insert other team's name here>
Line up to high five the other team and their coach(es)
Line up the kids for the tunnel. Parents may sometimes need some encouragement to set up a tunnel...
Thank the referee (!)

For additional ideas and information:

U6 Division:

U6 Springfield AYSO Tips - Unique to Springfield AYSO

AYSO Division U6 Coach's Manual - National AYSO Ideas and Information

U7 Division (same as U6):

U7 Springfield AYSO Tips - Unique to Springfield AYSO

AYSO Division U6 Coach's Manual - National AYSO Ideas and Information

U9 Division:

U9 Springfield AYSO Tips - Unique to Springfield AYSO

AYSO Division U8 Coach's Manual - National AYSO Ideas and Information

U11 Division:

U11 Springfield AYSO Tips - Unique to Springfield AYSO

AYSO Division U10 Coach's Manual - National AYSO Ideas and Information

Referee Training:

Teaching Methods: This section covers the most comprehensive and difficult aspect of coaching to master—how to develop player skills.

Team Management: There are off-the-field responsibilities that affect the team and the players before they ever step on the field. These activities are referred to as team management.

The Psychology of Coaching: It is important as a coach that you subscribe to a philosophy that acknowledges the role of athletics in developing children as complete individuals.

Teaching The Game To Kids: All coaches must be able to create an opportunity to evaluate a player’s ability to execute a certain skill or task so that the training required can be achieved.

September 8, 2014
What To Expect from U6 and U7 Players: Remember that kids will develop differently, both physically and socially. You must take the needs of ALL of your players into consideration.

September 9, 2014
What to Expect from U9 and U11 Players: You will find U11 players willing to join in games that require a moderate degree of strategy.