Hello! I'm Jeff Hsu and I'm your Coach Administrator. My job is to recruit coaches and support them throughout the season to insure that each team has a great experience. 

Like all types of volunteers, coaches are extremely important to our program. Without coaches, we can't form teams. And without teams, we are forced to turn away kids who signed up to play. If you have questions about anything relating to coaches and coaching, contact me or come find me on the field. Read below for more info on how to become a coach and the benefits that come with it. (My favorite is being able to set your own practice schedule!)

Below are announcements regarding some of the programs that are active or that we are in the process of preparing for.

Area 1C Coach and Referee Courses

Coaching children is a very rewarding experience. And coaching your own child's team can be one of the most rewarding experiences of all! Coaches are pivotal to having children get the AYSO experience. If Regions don't have enough coaches, registration is scaled back and kids who want to play in AYSO are turned away.

Do you have little or no experience with soccer? No problem! AYSO will teach you, based on the age level you are coaching. Unique age-appropriate coach training is one of AYSO's specialties. If you plan to be at your child's soccer practices and games, you'll also have time to be your child's coach.

To become an AYSO coach, you must be certified in the age level you are coaching. Certification takes three easy steps. First, fill out a volunteer form. Then either attend a short Safe Haven™ course in person or online. Lastly, you must attend a brief age-specific coaching course. It's only a few hours. We also have brand new Coaching Manuals that help you with training plans and activities for the age you are coaching. 

Coaches are essential to the game. They teach children soccer skills and help develop a healthy, positive attitude, teamwork and good sportsmanship. Coaching is a rewarding experience because you have the opportunity to build a child's self-esteem, help them learn new skills and just have a lot of fun.

Contact our Coach Administrator, Victor Sanchez, or Regional Commissioner, Albert Ramirez, if you are ready to become a coach.

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Top 10 Reasons To Coach Youth Soccer

Coach Job Description

In AYSO, Positive Coaching is a core philosophy. We believe that kids best develop as players when they receive positive encouragement and mentoring. Every AYSO coach is a volunteer. Come share the joy of soccer with your own child and the other members of the AYSO family of players and volunteers. We provide all the training you need in a few hours. You provide the fun.

To volunteer as a Coach or an Assistant Coach, you must complete the following items

1. Register as a volunteer at ayso98.org for the current or upcoming Fall season for both new and returning coaches
2. Complete the Safe Haven course (online or in-person)
3. Complete the CDC Concussion course (online or in-person)
4. Complete the age-appropriate Coach training course (in-person or a combination online plus in-person)
   

We also recommend doing the following before the start of the season (primarily for ages 10U and older)

1. Appoint your team's volunteer positions (Team Manager, Assistant Coach(es), Referees, Snack Bar Volunteers, etc.)
2. Become familiar with AYSO's National Rules & Regulations, and Summary of the Laws of the Game
3. Download a game card template and become familiar in how they are to be filled out before, during and after your game
4. Research age-appropriate soccer drills and practices
5. Become familiar with Region 98 game sportsmanship violations and how to avoid them
6. Become familiar with your team's refereeing obligations
   
7. Become familiar with the Region 98 divisional standings, what teams are playing for, and the TC CUP playoff tournament