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: AYSO University Training for Volunteers
- Safe Haven Courses
  - AYSO's Safe Haven (1 hour)
  - CDC Heads Up - Concussion Training (1 hour)
  - Sudden Cardiac Arrest Online Course (1 hour)
- 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

For additional ideas and information:

U6 Division:

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

U7 Division (same as U6):

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

U9 Division (same as U8):

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

U11 Division (same as U10):

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

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 9, 2014
What to Expect from Under-10 Players: You will find U-10 players willing to join in games that require a moderate degree of strategy.

September 8, 2014
What To Expect from Under-6 Players: Remember that kids will develop differently, both physically and socially. You must take the needs of ALL of your players into consideration.