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Join the Youth Soccer Community!

Volunteer with AYSO

AYSO is powered by volunteers like YOU! Help make a difference in your community by supporting youth development through soccer. No experience is required, just a passion for helping kids grow, play, and thrive!
AYSO is proud to provide the training, both in person and online.

Step 1: Register as a Volunteer

Volunteer Registration Instructions

Register as an AYSO Volunteer!

Register with the section below for AYSO PLAY! Program Staff, or on the top (right for desktops) of the AYSO 8080 Sports Connect portal click on "Register Now."
For First Time Volunteers: You'll need to create a new account by entering your email address, setting a password, and clicking "Create Account" to proceed with the registration process.

Register as a Volunteer

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Volunteer Program

Registration closes on 07/31/2026 at 11:59 PM
Season Dates: 02/01/2025 to 07/31/2026
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$0.00

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Step 2: Sterling Volunteers Background Check

Sterling Volunteers Background Check Instructions

Sterling Volunteers Background Check

Sterling Volunteers is AYSO's official partner for background checks. Sterling background checks are Level 1 screening to ensure the safest working environment for our soccer players.

Step 3: Safe Haven

AYSO's Safe Haven Instructions, Access through Region Portal

AYSO's Safe Haven: Child & Volunteer Protection

AYSO’s Safe Haven program has been put in place to protect AYSO players and the volunteers who serve them. Safe Haven is the first program of its kind in youth sports, most notably in soccer.

Learn More & Review AYSO's Safe Haven Policies

Step 4: Register for SafeSport

Registering for SafeSport Instructions

Register for SafeSport

As required by U.S. Soccer and mandated by theSafeSport Act of 2017, SafeSport is a training program focused on preventing child abuse and mandated reporting, and is a requirement for all AYSO volunteers.

Learn about SafeSport
SafeSport for Players 18+

Step 5: CDC Concussion Training

CDC Concussion Training Instructions

CDC Concussion Training

Online Concussion Training provides essential information to help coaches spot signs and symptoms of possible concussions and steps to take if one occurs.

AYSOU Access through this website- AYSOU tab.

State Specific Requirements

Sudden Cardiac Arrest - CA, TN, OH, WA Only
Sudden Cardiac Arrest training is required in many states in part due to the Paredes Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Act.

CPR/AED Course - NY and CA Only
Equips students with the knowledge necessary to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies.

Why We Volunteer (Video)

AYSO Volunteer In-Person Training

If you're interested in becoming an AYSO volunteer and prefer in-person training, find available options near you: Finding and Enrolling in an In-Person Course

Have you played soccer before? (Video)

AYSO PLAY! Community Clinic Series in South Los Angeles (Video)

Age-Division Coach Certifications

Age-Division Coach Requirements
Registered Volunteers: Access Age-Division Coach Certification Online through AYSOU. Learn how to access AYSOU.

Playground / Schoolyard	Playground and Schoolyard Activity Leader Online or FULL in-person
6U	6U online or in-person
8U	8U online or in-person
10U	10U online or in-person plus 10U on field
12U	12U online, 12U in-person classroom and field
Intermediate (14U)	14U online, 14U in-person classroom and field Note:Completion of 12U Coaching Course is required
Advanced (19U)	19U online, 19U in-person classroom and field Note: Completion of Intermediate Coaching Course is required

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AYSO PLAY! Volunteer Registration & Resources

Join the Youth Soccer Community!

Step 1: Register as a Volunteer

Register as a Volunteer

Volunteer Program

Step 2: Sterling Volunteers Background Check

Step 3: Safe Haven

Step 4: Register for SafeSport

Step 5: CDC Concussion Training

State Specific Requirements

Why We Volunteer (Video)

AYSO Volunteer In-Person Training

Have you played soccer before? (Video)

AYSO PLAY! Community Clinic Series in South Los Angeles (Video)

Age-Division Coach Certifications

National Partners

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