ALL AYSO coaches and assistant coaches must complete the following:

• Be a registered and an approved volunteer for the current program/season (including background check clearance).
• Must have completed the AYSO Safe Haven course.
• Successfully completed the AYSO/CDC Concussion Awareness course.
• Completed the AYSO Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) Awareness course.
• Be properly trained per the AYSO National Coaching Program Guidelines for the age/skill level of the team they wish to coach.

Below are the required coaching certifications for each age level:

Division	Required Certification
6U	6U Coach
8U	8U Coach
10U	10U Coach
12U	12U Coach
14U	Intermediate Coach
16U/19U	Advanced Coach

** Some certifications may be completed online.

ALL AYSO referees and assistant referees must meet the following requirements:

• Must be a registered and approved volunteer for the current program/season (including background check clearance).
• Completed the AYSO Safe Haven course.
• Successfully completed the Concussion Awareness course.
• Completed the AYSO Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) Awareness course.
• Be trained per the AYSO National Referee Program Guidelines for the age/skill level of the match they wish to referee.
• Minimum age requirements:
• Regional = 12 years old
• Intermediate = 14 years old
• Advanced = 16 years old
• National = 18 years old.

Below are the general required referee certifications for each age level:

Division	Required Certification
10U	Regional
12U	Regional or Intermediate
14U	Intermediate or Advanced
16U/19U	Advanced or National

** Some certifications may be completed online.