Volunteer Requirement Details

Volunteer Requirements

How to Access AYSOU Training Courses

Several of your volunteer requirements are completed through AYSOU. Here's how to get started:

Log into Your AYSO Account: Go to your 5 Cities AYSO volunteer account
Find the AYSOU Button: Look for the AYSOU button or link in your account
Click to Access AYSOU: This will take you to the AYSOU training platform
Click TRAINING LIBRARY: Found in the main menu
Search for Your Course: Find the course you need (see details below for each training)
Enroll and Complete: Click ENROLL, watch all videos, and complete the course
Print Your Certificate: Once complete, print or screenshot your certificate of completion
Save for Your Records: Keep your certificate—you may need to show it to your division coordinator

Background Check

Risk Status

Complete the Risk Status/background check through Sterling Volunteers. Check your email (including spam) for next steps.

Fingerprinting

One-time AYSO-specific fingerprint requirement completed through LiveScan. Note: Fingerprinting done for other organizations (e.g., Lucia Mar) does not fulfill this requirement—it must be done through LiveScan for AYSO.

Cost: $25
Next Steps: Contact your division coordinator for information on LiveScan locations and how to complete your fingerprinting.

SafeSport Training

Full course (90 minutes) required in your first year, renewed every four years, with annual 30-minute updates in between. If completed for another youth sports league, email your certificate to your division coordinator.

How to Complete: A link to SafeSport will appear in your AYSO volunteer account after you register. Click the link to access the SafeSport website, log in, and complete the full course.

Concussion Awareness

AYSOU (CA State Law)

One-time requirement for all volunteers.

How to Complete: Log into AYSOU (see guidance section above) and search for Concussion Awareness in the Training Library. Enroll, complete the course, and save your certificate.

Sudden Cardiac Arrest

AYSOU (CA State Law)

One-time requirement for all volunteers.

How to Complete: Log into AYSOU (see guidance section above) and search for Sudden Cardiac Arrest in the Training Library. Enroll, complete the course, and save your certificate.

Role-Specific Training

For Coaches & Referees

👨‍🏫 COACHES

Minimum Age: 18 years old

Coaching same division as last season? No new training needed.

Coaching a new division? Complete the online coaching course through AYSOU (see guidance section above for how to access AYSOU).

Online Course: Search for your division's coaching course in the Training Library and complete it.

In-Person Training: After completing the online course, enroll in the in-person field session for your division (date TBD). Bring your completion certificate to the session.

🏁 REFEREES

Step 1 - Online Course: Log into AYSOU and search for the Regional Referee course in the Training Library. Enroll, complete the course, and pass the exam. Print or screenshot your certificate.

Step 2 - In-Person Training: After completing the online course, enroll in the in-person referee training session (date TBD). Bring your completion certificate to the session.

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