COACHING PROGRAM

Reminder to all U8-U19 Coaches:  Player Ratings are now due!
If you haven't yet done so, go to the on-line Players Ratings web page at
http://www.aysoregion9.org/Region9_2004/PlayerRatingsInstr.asp
A username and password are required; if you have forgotten yours, contact Chuck Huffer at chuffer123@aol.com right away. (added 11/2/2009)

Click Here for information about the Ron Volk Award, a special recognition for 1 player from each competitive team (U10-U19) as selected by the Coach prior to the end of each Fall season.  Nominations for the 2009 Season must be submitted no later than October 31st! (added 10/23/2009)

The coaching program is administered under the guidance of the Regional Coaching Administrator and his staff, with the assistance of the Area & Section Coaching staff. The coaching program requires certification of each individual to assure safety and consistency in coaching.

Coaching Clinics

When you decide to become a coach in AYSO your efforts are supported by one of the most complete training programs there is. Depending on the age of the players you have decided to coach you will need to be trained for that level. You may already know how to coach at that age level but in order to certify you for that level AYSO will need the paper work as proof. Besides you may learn something new or a better way of teaching something you know. 

Coaching Certification

The requirements for coaching does come with some requirements. In order to coach in AYSO you must be certified. This means you must attend the coaches clinic designed for your level. You must also have completed the previous levels starting with beginning. As part of this training you will have learned about "Safe Haven" and the "Philosophies" of AYSO. All of these things will help support you efforts as a coach and make the soccer experience for the children Safe, Fair, and Fun. 

WARM-UP STRETCHING!! YOU MAY BE DOING IT WRONG AND CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE PLAYER. REVIEW THE INFORMATION.  click

Coaches & Referees:  please fill out the game cards correctly!  Click here!

Coaches:  check out the Simple Soccer Training and Coaching DVD Library!  Simple Soccer DVDs are a collection of Award Winning soccer training DVDs aimed specifically at AYSO parents, coaches, and players.  To quote Tom Becker (Region 9 Coach Administrator):  "His DVDs are good, I have watched several...".  As an extra bonus, every purchase of one of these DVD's will benefit Region 9!

Did you miss the last edition of Tom Becker's "This Week at the Creek"?  Look no further - we have them here!

Region 9 Coaching:

Feel free to contact any of our Coaching Staff for help with coaching drills, games for practices, questions on soccer tactics or strategies, or any general soccer coaching questions.