AYSO Volunteer Training

Join the Youth Soccer Community!

Volunteer with AYSO: Coach, Referee, Region Admin

AYSO is powered by volunteers like YOU! Help make a difference in your community by supporting youth development through soccer. No experience is required, just a passion for helping kids grow, play, and thrive! AYSO is proud to provide the training, both in person and online, and mentorship you need to be successful in whatever role you choose.

Step 1: Register as a Volunteer

Volunteer Registration Instructions

Register as an AYSO Volunteer!

The first step to becoming an AYSO volunteer is to visit your Region’s Sports Connect portal and click on "Register Now." For First Time Volunteers: You'll need to create a new account by entering your email address, setting a password, and clicking "Create Account" to proceed with the registration process.

Please Note:If you would like tocoach your child’s team, please register as a volunteer while registering your player.

Step 2: Sterling Volunteers Background Check

Sterling Volunteers Background Check Instructions

Sterling Volunteers Background Check

Sterling Volunteers is AYSO's official partner for background checks. Sterling background checks are Level 1 screening to ensure the safest working environment for our soccer players.

Step 3: Safe Haven

AYSO's Safe Haven Instructions, Access through Region Portal

AYSO's Safe Haven: Child & Volunteer Protection

AYSO’s Safe Haven program has been put in place to protect AYSO players and the volunteers who serve them. Safe Haven is the first program of its kind in youth sports, most notably in soccer.

Learn More & Review AYSO's Safe Haven Policies

Step 4: Register for SafeSport

Registering for SafeSport Instructions

Register for SafeSport

As required by U.S. Soccer and mandated by theSafeSport Act of 2017, SafeSport is a training program focused on preventing child abuse and mandated reporting, and is a requirement for all AYSO volunteers.

Learn about SafeSport
SafeSport for Players 18+

Step 5: CDC Concussion Training

CDC Concussion Training Instructions

CDC Concussion Training

Online Concussion Training provides essential information to help coaches spot signs and symptoms of possible concussions and steps to take if one occurs.

AYSOUAccess through Region Portal

Step 6: Volunteer Coach / Referee

Become an AYSO Region 12 Coach

Become an AYSO Region 12 Referee

AYSO Volunteer In-Person Training

If you're interested in becoming an AYSO volunteer and prefer in-person training, find available options near you: Finding and Enrolling in an In-Person Course

CONTACT US

VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION CONTACT
If interested in Volunteering, feel free to contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Matthew Skoll, with any questions!

Name
Region 12 Volunteer Coordinator
Email: [email protected]

Region 12 Youth Refs!

State Specific Requirements

Sudden Cardiac Arrest - CA, TN, OH, WA Only
Sudden Cardiac Arrest training is required in many states in part due to the Paredes Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Act.

CPR/AED Course - NY and CA Only
Equips students with the knowledge necessary to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies.