Volunteer with AYSO: Coach, Referee, Region AdminAYSO 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, and mentorship you need to be successful in whatever role you choose.
Register as an AYSO Volunteer!
The first step to becoming an AYSO volunteer is to visit your Region’s Sports Connect portal and 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.
Please Note: If you would like to coach your child’s team, please register as a volunteer while registering your player.
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.
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
Register for SafeSport
As required by U.S. Soccer and mandated by the SafeSport 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 SafeSportSafeSport for Players 18+
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 Region Portal
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
Sudden Cardiac Arrest - CA, TN, OH, WA OnlySudden 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 OnlyEquips students with the knowledge necessary to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies.
Torrance, California 90502