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Area Q Super Camp
 

Area Q Super Camp, Featuring AYSO National Director of Coaching John Ouellette
   August 20-21-22, hosted by Yorba Linda, Region 1398.
   U12, Intermediate, and Advanced coaching certifications offered.
   Featuring as Coach Instructors:
      John Ouellette, AYSO National Director of Coaching.
      Derek Lawther, ACA 11/Q and Former University and Professional Coach
      Bill Finkel, AYSO National Coach Instructor

   Full details on our SuperCamp page.


 
Area Q ACE Program
 

The ACE (Area Coaches Education) program is to provide continuing training beyond the standard and required AYSO coaching courses. These clinics are intended to educate a wide range of coaches. Most coaches have never played soccer and sometimes feel awkward when teaching. Coaches will participate thus learn to play game and feel more knowledgeable. Each clinic will last approximately 2 hours. Program will consist of Intermediate and Advanced instruction and playing time. Participating coaches should wear appropriate soccer attire including shin guards and be registered as a volunteer with AYSO.

     Sunday April 25      Event Flyer
     1:30-4:00 pm, registration begins at 1:15
     Bonita Creek (Football), La Salud & Milano Dr; Newport Beach, CA 92660
     To pre-register contact: John Curtis, Region 97 Coach (Stanco@pacbell.net)


 
AYSO Coach Certification
 

Safe Haven Certification
All AYSO Coaches must complete the Safe Haven certification. This ensures that the well-being of the child is placed first, the philosophies of AYSO are understood and teaches the coaches risk management to avoid putting themselves in positions hazardous to themselves and the children. It is also part of the requirements to be covered under the Volunteer Protection Act.

Age-Specific Training - U6, U8, U10 & U12
These four coaching courses focus on working with the player in these age divisions to create a fun learning environment. Coaches in U6, U8, U10 & U12 must have the age specific training corresponding to the age they are coaching. There are no substitutes nor will higher level courses satisfy the requirement. These courses have no pre-requisite and may be taken individually or in any order.

Intermediate, Advanced and National
These upper level courses build upon each other, thus a coach with the Advanced certificate may also coach teams needing only the Intermediate certificate. The U12 certificate is required to earn the Intermediate, Intermediate is required for Advanced, and Advanced is required to be accepted into the National course. The prerequisite certificate must be compeleted prior to attending the desired class, and these classes must be taken in order. However, these do not confer the age-specific training for U6-U12. A coach who holds an Intermediate or above certificate and wishes to coach in U10, must also hold a U10 certificate. U14 coaches must have at least the Intermediate certificate. U16 and U19 coaches must hold at least the Advanced certificate. The National certificate is for coaches who desire to further advance their skills and offer a greater level of support to their region.


AYSO Area 11-Q Coach Training Requirements
ALL certifications listed must be held.
General All-Stars / Spring Select Extra
U6 Safe Haven Coach
U6 Coach
n/a n/a
U7/U8 Safe Haven Coach
U8 Coach
n/a n/a
U9/U10 Safe Haven Coach
U10 Coach
Safe Haven Coach
U10 Coach
U12 Coach
Regional Referee
Safe Haven Coach
U10 Coach
U12 Coach
Regional Referee
U11 Safe Haven Coach
U12 Coach
n/a Safe Haven Coach
U12 Coach
Intermediate Coach
Regional Referee
U12 Safe Haven Coach
U12 Coach
Safe Haven Coach
U12 Coach
Intermediate Coach
Regional Referee
Safe Haven Coach
U12 Coach
Advanced Coach
Regional Referee
U13/U14 Safe Haven Coach
Intermediate Coach
Safe Haven Coach
Intermediate Coach
Regional Referee
Safe Haven Coach
Advanced Coach
Regional Referee
U16/U19 Safe Haven Coach
Advanced Coach
Safe Haven Coach
Advanced Coach
Regional Referee
n/a
Source National Regulations Area 11-Q Guidelines Section 11 Extra
Play Guidelines


Assistant Coaches
Requirements to be listed on the roster and receive an coach ID card as an assistant coach are identical to those listed above to be the team head coach.

Cross certification from USSF
For coaches who hold a USSF license and a substantial coaching history, cross certification is available. Unfortunately, we do not offer cross certification from NSCAA diplomas, FA levels or other organizations at this time. Coaches with the USSF Youth Modules may apply for U6-U12 certification. Those holding a USSF 'E' license may apply for the intermediate certificate, and those holding a USSF 'D' license or higher may apply for the advanced certificate. Application packets are sent to the AYSO National office and approved by the AYSO National Coach. Please contact your Regional Coach Administrator for more information.




 
General Training Info
 
 

Registration: For all classes please visit the listed website for more details, registration, and contact information. Pre-registration is not required unless specified (Super Camp requires pre-registration). Classes with low enrollment may be cancelled at the class start time or a couple of days before. Unless otherwise noted, please sign up for the class in advance through eayso.org. Eayso.org has been upgraded. If you are using Internet Explorer (70% of visitors) the browser often encounters an error and terminates, although FireFox has been working. We hope they fix this soon.

Location: It is normally advantageous to attend a course offered in your own region, as the class will be closer, you will have more opportunity to meet coaches in your city, and will get region-specific information about your region’s policies and practices. You may attend any AYSO course anywhere to receive coach training and certification.

Cost: Many classes have a fee associated with them. For classes within Area Q: These fees are for those volunteers from outside Area Q. If you are a volunteer from outside Area Q, please bring a check (no cash please) made out to "AYSO Area 11-Q" or to the region conducting the training. Area Q volunteers do not need to bring a check for any training within the area as all regions have agreed to pay directly any costs of their volunteers attending classes within the area. Area Q volunteers are those from one of the regions listed on our Area Q Regions page.

Be aware that to be covered under the Volunteer Protection Act you must be certified and trained by attending at least two classes: (1) Safe Haven Certification and (2) Age specific training. For example, if you coach in a U7 or U8 division you must attend a U8 course, a U12 course will only cover those coaching in U12. Also note that an intermediate or advanced certificate does not confer all lower age-specific certifications. Therefore a coach who holds a U12 and intermediate certificate and wishes to coach U10, must then get a U10 certificate. Most regions hold to this as minimum coaching requirements.

For questions please contact any member of the Area Q coaching staff.



 
Area Q (and beyond) Class Calendar
 

 
You may attend ANY class from ANY region to gain desired training.
 

Safe Haven Coach

Thursday, June 3
Region 96, Tustin, CA
Region 96 Training Flyer
Contact: Mark Muller (tustincoach@cox.net)

Thursday, Aug 12
Region 96, Tustin, CA
Region 96 Training Flyer
Contact: Mark Muller (tustincoach@cox.net)


U6 Coach

Saturday, June 5
Region 96, Tustin, CA
Region 96 Training Flyer
Contact: Mark Muller (tustincoach@cox.net)

Wednesday, June 9
Region 96, Tustin, CA
Region 96 Training Flyer
Contact: Mark Muller (tustincoach@cox.net)

Saturday, August 7
Region 144, Irvine, CA
Contact: Alex Franco (apfranco@cox.net)

Saturday, Aug 14
Region 96, Tustin, CA
Region 96 Training Flyer
Contact: Mark Muller (tustincoach@cox.net)

Monday, Aug 23
Region 96, Tustin, CA
Region 96 Training Flyer
Contact: Mark Muller (tustincoach@cox.net)


U8 Coach

Saturday, June 5
Region 96, Tustin, CA
Region 96 Training Flyer
Contact: Mark Muller (tustincoach@cox.net)

Tuesday, June 15
Region 96, Tustin, CA
Region 96 Training Flyer
Contact: Mark Muller (tustincoach@cox.net)

Saturday, August 7
Region 144, Irvine, CA
Contact: Alex Franco (apfranco@cox.net)

Saturday, Aug 14
Region 96, Tustin, CA
Region 96 Training Flyer
Contact: Mark Muller (tustincoach@cox.net)

Tuesday, Aug 24
Region 96, Tustin, CA
Region 96 Training Flyer
Contact: Mark Muller (tustincoach@cox.net)


U10 Coach

Saturday, June 5
Region 96, Tustin, CA
Region 96 Training Flyer
Contact: Mark Muller (tustincoach@cox.net)

Saturday, June 5
Region 144, Irvine, CA
Contact: Alex Franco (apfranco@cox.net)

Sunday, July 18
Region 144, Irvine, CA
Contact: Alex Franco (apfranco@cox.net)

Saturday, August 7
Region 144, Irvine, CA
Contact: Alex Franco (apfranco@cox.net)

Saturday, Aug 14
Region 96, Tustin, CA
Region 96 Training Flyer
Contact: Mark Muller (tustincoach@cox.net)

Wednesday, Aug 25
Region 96, Tustin, CA
Region 96 Training Flyer
Contact: Mark Muller (tustincoach@cox.net)


U12 Coach

Saturday, June 5
Region 96, Tustin, CA
Region 96 Training Flyer
Contact: Mark Muller (tustincoach@cox.net)

Saturday, Aug 14
Region 96, Tustin, CA
Region 96 Training Flyer
Contact: Mark Muller (tustincoach@cox.net)

Sunday, October 10
Region 144, Irvine, CA
Contact: Alex Franco (apfranco@cox.net)

Fri-Sat-Sun, Aug 20-21-22, 2010
Area Q Super Camp
hosted by Yorba Linda, Region 1398


Intermediate Coach
The U12 Coach class is a required prerequisite to gain the Intermedaite certificate.

Fri-Sat-Sun, Aug 20-21-22, 2010
Area Q Super Camp
hosted by Yorba Linda, Region 1398


Advanced Coach
The Intermediate Coach class is a required prerequisite to gain the Advanced certificate.

Fri-Sat-Sun, Aug 20-21-22, 2010
Area Q Super Camp
hosted by Yorba Linda, Region 1398


National Coach
This 7-day residential course is scheduled and managed through the AYSO National Office.
It is normally held in June at Chapman University. The next class will be June 12-18, 2010.
For more information please visit: http://www.ayso.org/coaches_referees/coaches/national_coaching_course.aspx
A recommendation from your regional commissioner is required to attend.





 
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