Safe Haven Coach 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 Coach certifications
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 coach certification for 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 Coach certifications
These upper level courses build upon each other, thus a coach with the Advanced Coach certification may also coach teams needing only the Intermediate Coach certification. However, these do not confer the age-specific certification needed to coach U6-U12. A coach who holds an Intermediate Coach or above certification and wishes to coach in U10, must also hold a U10 Coach certification. U14 coaches must have at least the Intermediate Coach certification. U16 and U19 coaches must have the Advanced Coach certification. The National Coach certification 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 satisfied.
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Recreational Teams |
All-Stars / Spring Select |
Extra Teams |
| 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
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n/a |
Safe Haven Coach U12 Coach Intermediate Coach Regional Referee |
| U12 |
Safe Haven Coach U12 Coach
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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
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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 |
Coach Certification Prerequisites
| | To get the certification...
| You must already hold:
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| | Safe Haven Coach
| Nothing
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| | U6 Coach
| Nothing
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| | U8 Coach
| Nothing
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| | U10 Coach
| Nothing
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| | U12 Coach
| Nothing
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| | Intermediate Coach
| U12 Coach
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| | Advanced Coach
| Intermediate Coach
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| | National Coach
| Advanced Coach
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| The prerequisite certification must be compeleted prior to attending the desired class. |
| The U6-U12 and Safe Haven certifications may be taken in any order. |
| The U12, intermediate, advanced and national certifications must be taken in order. |
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. Applicants must be recommended by the Regional Commissioner and the area and section coach administrators before the application packet is sent to the AYSO National office to be approved by the AYSO National Coach. Please contact your Regional Coach Administrator for more information. The full procedure is described in the AYSO Reciprocity Equivalency Agreement.
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