Coaches & Referees
Two Roles That Make The AYSO Experience Such A Valuable One For Kids
Referees and coaches in AYSO are volunteers. They give their time and talents freely to ensure that every player has a fun, fair and safe AYSO experience. AYSO coaches and referees frequently have their own children in the program. But because it can be such an enjoyable and rewarding experience, it’s also common for these volunteers to continue long after their own children have moved on from AYSO.
To begin as an AYSO coach or referee, you must first complete an AYSO volunteer application form and be approved as a volunteer by your local AYSO Region. Once you are approved, the training to become an AYSO referee or coach is provided to you for free or at a very low cost.
Becoming A Referee
We can't have games without referees. More importantly, it's rewarding and working with kids is great fun! Refs help keep every game fun, fair and safe.
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| Referee FAQ
Answers to your most frequently asked questions. |
| Becoming A Coach
Unique age-appropriate coach training is one of AYSO's specialties. If you plan to be at your child's soccer practices and games, you'll also have time to be your child's coach!
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| Coach FAQ
Answers to your most frequently asked questions. |
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Referees Wanted – Will Train For Fun!
AYSO’s introductory and advanced referee training programs are considered some of the best in the nation. Previous soccer knowledge is a plus, but definitely not required. Beginning referees will start with the youngest players, so you’ll learn right along with them.
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Coaches Wanted – Impacting Children’s Lives
Coaching in AYSO is all about the experience of the player. Positive Coaching is one of our basic philosophies. Soccer knowledge is valuable, but AYSO will still require that you take its unique age-appropriate coach training that will teach you how to work with children at each age of development. AYSO coaching education is the only soccer training program in the U.S. accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Coaching Education (NCACE).
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