The AYSO volunteer position of coach is intended to develop in players a positive image of themselves, their teammates, coaches, game officials, and opponents, and provide a good role model for players. Additionally, the coach will develop in his/her players the appropriate soccer skills as recommended in the AYSO coaching manuals.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
The coach is expected to:
Attend team organization night with the assistant coach before the season begins;
Attend the age appropriate coaching course for training on how to coach or as a refresher on AYSO philosophy;
Attend uniform/equipment distribution night prior to a season to receive team uniforms, equipment, and a playing schedule;
Conduct appropriate training sessions;
Promote the AYSO philosophy;
Support the regional commissioner;
Cooperate with the regional coach administrator on all coaching matters;
Support the division (age group) coordinator;
Distribute practice and game schedules to parents;
Conduct a parent meeting;
Teach age appropriate skills;
Refrain from the use of insulting, embarrassing, foul or abusive language;
Provide player evaluations to the division coordinators at the end of the season;
Carry out other team tasks as necessary; and
Have FUN!
Qualifications and Desired Skills
To be considered for the position of coach, the applicant must:
Have reliable qualities;
The coach must be 18 years of age or older;
Attend training classes before the season begins; and
Successfully pass a screening, including a background check.
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