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Coach training


Women, men, and youth volunteers 12 years old and up are all welcome!

All references below to “coaches” include “assistant coaches” and “Youth Trainers.” 

In a nutshell

  1. Find the courses you need below.
  2. Register for the courses in www.eayso.org using the instructions below.
  3. Complete and submit your Volunteer Application form. See details below.
  4. Check this page later for possible schedule changes!
Also, see “Coach Requirements” page.

    Course list

      Safe Haven Course (one-time requirement)

      U6-U8 Coach Course (for U6, U7, and U8 coaches)

        • July 30, Saturday, 8–11 a.m., Davis AYSO Building
        • August 19, Friday, 5:30–8:30 p.m., Davis AYSO Building
        • August 26, Friday, 5:30–8:30 p.m., Davis AYSO Building
        • September 1, Thursday, 5:30–8:30 p.m., Davis AYSO Building

      U10-U12 Coach Course (for U9, U10, and U12 coaches; certification as U6 and U8 Coach is recommended)

        • July 10, Sunday, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. (lunch included for U12), Davis AYSO Building
        • August 20, Saturday, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. (lunch included for U12), Davis AYSO Building
        • August 27, Saturday, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. (lunch included for U12), Davis AYSO Building

      Intermediate Coach Course (for U14 coaches; must be certified as U12 Coach)

        • July 16–17, Saturday & Sunday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. (lunches included), Davis AYSO Building
        • July 22-24, 2011, at Golden Gate Camp in Atherton, California. See the Golden Gate Camp webpage for details and to register:http://section2.org/goldenga.htm.Contact JP Marié, Area 2D Coach Administrator, at jpmarie_area2d@comcast.net for pre-approval.
        • [NEW] August 27 and September 3 (2 Saturdays; lunches included), 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Davis AYSO Building. Must attend BOTH days.

      Advanced Coach Course (for U16-U19 coaches; must be certified as Intermediate Coach)


      National Coach Course (must be certified as Advanced Coach)

      The course is open to all currently registered AYSO Advanced Coaches who want to expand their knowledge and reach the pinnacle of training through the American Youth Soccer Organization. The course is a week long and is offered at Chapman University in Orange, California each June. For more information, call Crissie Hull, National Coaching Program Coordinator, at (800) 872-2976 or e-mail crissiehull@ayso.org. Contact JP Marié, Area 2D Coach Administrator, at jpmarie_area2d@comcast.net for pre-approval and details.
       
      For things you can do today to prepare for the course, see this page.

        To register for courses offered in Davis

        See this link about how to register. See below for which courses to register for.

        In eayso.org, please note the following:

          • U6, U7, and U8 coaches: sign up for BOTH the “U6 Coach” course AND the “U8 Coach” course since they are taught together.
          • U9, U10, and U12 coaches: sign up for BOTH the “U10 Coach” course AND the “U12 Coach” course since they are taught together.

        Questions?
        Send e-mail to "coachtraining AT davisayso.org"