COACHES Information and Links
Section 3, Area T, Region 220

• As of 1/1/2001, by Federal Law (Volunteer Protection Act), coaches who are not certified are not allowed to coach AYSO teams, and do not have AYSO liability coverage.
• AYSO provides the coaches with continuing education: Safe Haven, age appropriate training, a net with soccer balls, first aid kit, whistle, ball pump, goalie vest, gloves, set of assistant referee flags, coach planner and other training materials.
• Youth Volunteers can be assistant coaches age 12 through 18, who can coach players at least 2 years younger than they are.
• Every volunteer registers annually via a registration form that bares their signature.
  
  
• Regional Coaching Clinics/Training Courses:
• Check the Area Supercamps at Maryknoll in Ossining.
• AYSO online Training for Volunteers
• For more information, contact Johnm Maltby, Coach Administrator, 914-631-0105, or Kathleen O'Connell, Assistant Coach Administrator, 914-631-1880.
  
  
• Westchester Field Directions
• Player Evaluation Form
• Win-Loss-Tie Form
• Sample letters: Fall letter, roster
• Coaching Help - Training Games U6, U18, U10
• Coach Instructor Help - Section Meeting Lesson Plans
• National Council for Accreditation of Coaching Education (NCACE)
• Teaching the Game to Kids
• Complete Athlete Program (CAP)
• Kids Zone
• FIFA's Laws of the Game and
• 2006 Law Change Summary
• Simplified Rules of the Game
• Guidance for referees and coaches; AYSO interpretations, instruction and advice on the laws of the game
• AYSO - Shortsided Games
• openyouth.org; track how much time players spend in each position
• National Soccer Coach Association of America (NSCAA)
• FUNdamental Soccer
• Soccer ROM
• World of Soccer
• Coaching Soccer
• World Class Coaching
• Soccer Clinics
• Grassroots Coach
• Positive Coaching Alliance
• Positive Coaching
• Tips for Soccer Moms and Dads
• i Soccer Mom
• Coaching Cards
• Soccer Dictionary
• SOCCER-COACH-L Basic Coaching Manual
• National Alliance for Youth sports
• Sideline Etiquette
• AYSO Member Updates
• AYSO Program Updates

AYSO Stuff

• The AYSO Supply Center carries patches, pins, manuals, coach and referee instructional materials, and more. Contact the National Support & Training Center (NSTC) or check out the Supply Center Catalog.
• The AYSO Store is AYSO's official merchandise outlet, with AYSO shirts, caps, jackets and more, plus other soccer memorabilia.
  

Tell Us What You Think
As proud as we are of our program, we know that it is not perfect. Whether you are new to the game, or with a lifetime of experience, we want your input. What is good about our program? What could be improved, and how? Feel free to contact any Board member, or stop us at games or on the street or on the train and let us know how you feel. We are committed to making this the best youth sports program in the area, and can only improve with your help. Don’t be shy.