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 gloves, set of assistant referee flags, 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
• AYSO online Training for Volunteers
• For more information, contact John Maltby, Coach Administrator, 914-631-0105, or Karen Kuhn, Assistant Coach Administrator, 914-332-0875.
  
  
• Westchester Field Directions
• AYSO Coaching
• FIFA's Laws of the Game
• Simplified Rules of the Game
• National Soccer Coach Association of America (NSCAA)
• FUNdamental Soccer
• Soccer ROM
• World of Soccer
• World Class Coaching
• Soccer Clinics
• Positive Coaching Alliance
• Positive Coaching
• Tips for Soccer Moms and Dads
• Soccer Dictionary
• SOCCER-COACH-L Basic Coaching Manual
• National Alliance for Youth sports
• Sideline Etiquette

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.
• 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.