AYSO Spring Training Road Show
Sat / Sun - March 16 - March 17 2024
Location:Old Orchard Junior High School
9310 Kenton Ave
Skokie, Ill 60076
Note: PLEASE FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS ** REQUIRED **
1. ALL COURSE ATTENDEES MUST BE REGISTERED AS A VOLUNTEER.
2. REGISTER AT AYSOU (ETRAINU) FOR THE COURSE(S) YOU ARE ATTENDING.
Coach Training
10U Coach In-Person Training / Certification
- Sat. March 16 at 8:30am-11:30am
12U Coach In-Person Training (requires online work) / Certification
- Sun. March 17 - 8:30am-1:30pm
- Prerequisites - 12U Coach Pre-Course Online must be completed to sign-up for the course.
- Checklist
- [ ] Complete the 12U Online Precourse Module (1 hour)
- [ ] Optional AYSO Summary Laws of the Game Online (Required for 14U !)
14U - Intermediate Coach Course (requires 12U certification and 14U online precourse and 14U homework assignment to be done before March 15 Friday)
- Sat. March 16 - 9:00am-3:00pm
- Prerequisites - 12U Coach Certification Required
- Checklist to be done by March 15
- [ ] 12U Coach Certification
- [ ] 14U Intermediate PreCourse Online Part 1 and Part 2 (4 hours)
- [ ] AYSO Summary Laws of the Game Online (1.5-2 hours)
- [ ] 14U Training Plan to be done by March 15 and email instructors your homework
In class you will use your 14U Training Plan with 14U players to demonstrate your plan to be certified.
Referee Training
Contact: Referee Course Admin: Mark Will : [email protected]
Advanced Referee Course (2 day course)
- March 16 at 9:00am-4:00pm
- March 17 at 9:00am-12:00pm Exam / Fitness Test Afternoon
- Prerequisites: Intermediate Referee Certification (Min Age 16)
Intermediate Referee Course
Intermediate Referee Course (2 day course)
- March 16 at 8:00am-4:00pm
- March 17 at 8:00am-2:00pm
- Prerequisites: Regional Referee Certification (Min Age 14)
Regional Referee Companion In-Person Course with Online 1st to complete
- March 17 9:00am - 1:00pm
- Prerequisites: Volunteer will need to complete the Regional Referee Online Companion Course at AYSO ETRAINU / AYSOU system first before registering for the In-Person Course. (Min Age 12)
Management Training
Contact: Area D Management Admin - Michael Humphries-Dolnick email: [email protected] Regional Board Member
- Sat. March 16 at 8:00am-9:30am (OR)
- Sun. March 17 at 1:00pm-2:30pm
This course provides all board members with a general understanding of their role in the administration of the Regional Board and where to find information about their specific role. Learn about AYSO’s Standard Regional Policies and Protocols and using AYSO’s Six Philosophies. Volunteers will understand the common responsibilities all volunteers share in the areas of Kid Zone, budgeting, time management, communications, and recruitment necessary to make a Region successful
Division Coordinator
- Sat. March 16 at 1:00pm-2:30pm (OR)
- Sun March 17 at 8:00am-9:3am
The Division Coordinator is a vital member of the leadership team in any size Region. All the basics of the Division Coordinator position are covered including roles and responsibilities and the importance of functioning as an intermediary between the Region Board, Coaches, Referees, and parents. See how a Division Coordinator can be effective in different scenarios and learn how to have a real impact on the success of the Region.
Playing it Safe
- Sun. March 17 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
This interactive workshop provides an opportunity for attendees to discuss best practices for building a Region’s Safety Plan to fulfill the role of the Safety Director and to ensure the safety and risk management of the Region’s soccer program. This is an opportunity to create a “safe, fair, fun environment” or safe haven that all AYSO participants can enjoy.
Note: If your regional board member needs specific training such as Treasurer or Registrar, please let us know.