Training Requirements
Every adult volunteer at AYSO Region 13 must complete background screening and safety training before working with players. Coaches and referees also complete role-specific certification.
General Requirements
Complete annual items each season through InLeague. Complete one-time items through eTrainU or at the designated Livescan location. See Training Classes for where and how to complete each item.
| Requirement | How Often | Coaches & Referees | Team Managers | Board Members & Field Hosts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Application | Every year | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Background Check | Every year | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| SafeSport | Every year | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Livescan/Fingerprinting | Once* | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| CDC Concussion Awareness | Once | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness | Once | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| AYSO Safe Haven | Once | ✓ | ✓ | — |
*Livescan is required once. You do not need to repeat it if there has been no gap in your volunteering longer than five years.
Coach Certification
Coaches must complete age-specific certification in addition to the general requirements above. See Coach Training for enrollment details and class schedules.
Recreational Divisions
| Division | Required Course |
|---|---|
| 6U | 6U Coach |
| 7U | 8U Coach |
| 8U | 8U Coach |
| 10U | 10U Coach |
| 12U | 12U Coach |
| 14U | Intermediate Coach |
| 16U | Advanced Coach |
| 19U | Advanced Coach |
All-Stars and Spring Cup
All-Stars and Spring Cup coaches must hold their division’s certification and the next level up.
| Division | Division Course | Also Required |
|---|---|---|
| 10U | 10U Coach | 12U Coach |
| 12U | 12U Coach | Intermediate Coach |
| 14U | Intermediate Coach | Advanced Coach |
Referee Certification
Referees must hold current certification for the divisions they officiate, in addition to the general requirements above. Higher-level certifications qualify you to officiate younger age groups. See Referee Training for enrollment details and class schedules.
| Division | Referee | Assistant Referee |
|---|---|---|
| 6U–8U | 8U Official | — |
| 10U | Regional Referee | — |
| 12U | Regional Referee | — |
| 14U | Intermediate Referee | Regional Referee |
| 16U | Advanced Referee | Intermediate Referee |
| 19U | Advanced Referee | — |
Youth referees (ages 10–17) are not required to complete SafeSport, Livescan, or background checks. See Youth Referee Program for details.
Related Pages
- Training Classes — Class schedule, Livescan location, and eTrainU access
- Coach Training — Coaching certification details
- Referee Training — Referee certification details
- Team Manager Training — Manager-specific requirements
- Volunteer Registration — Volunteer application
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