The Basics

Basic Information for Coaches

COACH HANDBOOKS - SPRING 2024
6U & 8U Coach Handbook
10U & Above Handbook

REGISTER AS A VOLUNTEER

How to Register as a Volunteer

PRACTICE FIELD ASSIGNMENTS (only required at Harbour View)

Request space at Harbour View (check with your coordinator first, if you are not a 12U and above team)
Harbour View Practice Request Form
View the practice field grids here.

ID BADGES

All coaches must wear an ID badge anytime you are working with kids.
Request a badge by emailing [email protected] with your full name, picture, AYSO ID number and division you are coaching
View the badge photo guidelines before submitting photo; if your photo isn't to spec, we will request a new photo..

COACHING RESOURCES

Lineup cards, training sessions and a lot more things to help are found at Resources

PLAYER RATINGS
Please input your ratings into the ratings form.
Please attend the Ratings Meeting to discuss/adjust ratings.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
All age specific coach training must be done at an in-person class
You must be certified for the division you are coaching (e.g. 12U coach needs 12U coach certification)
Find classes in etrainu - to access, log into your account and click on the volunteer menu; click on the 'AYSOU' button on your volunteer role listing.

SCRIMMAGES

Please contact [email protected] for permission to run a formal scrimmage and for use of the goals (See Goal Safety).
Full scrimmages must have a Certified Referee.

Important Things to Note...

SAFETY

NO DOGS/ANIMALS are allowed on any of our school fields
Never allow kids to be dropped off or picked up, from across ANY streets
Please remind parents to drive slow and cautiously through all parking lots and residential streets
When retreating back to the parking lots/cars, keep kids close to you, and watch for cars backing out of parking spots

GOAL SAFETY

Goals may only be used for formal scrimmages
They must ALWAYS be secured

FIELD ETIQUETTE

Only use the amount of field space necessary
Keep all fields clean. Pick up water bottles, trash, etc, even if it is not yours
Properly lock up all equipment, gates, porta-potties
Be respectful to all neighbors near the property
Park in designated parking spots only