AYSO

Volunteer

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Pitch In

Every AYSO Region is led by a team of administrators and a Region Board who help with strategy and implementation of creating a great soccer program for your community. If you are interested in serving in these and other important volunteer positions, contact your local AYSO Regional Commissioner today!

Step 1

First, contact your local AYSO’s Regional Commissioner. You will then be asked to fill out a volunteer form.

Step 2

Click here for a list of possible AYSO volunteer positions available to your area. Contact your local AYSO Regional Commissioner to find out which specific roles they are recruiting for.

Step 3

Your local Regional Commissioner will help you find the best role for you after a conversation and the appropriate e-learning courses.

Become an AYSO Referee

The referee’s job is to be the official in charge of the game. A referee’s authority extends to everyone at the field, including players, substitutes, team officials, spectators, and even assistant referees. AYSO Referees keep the game safe, fair and fun for everyone: the players, the coaches, the spectators, and themselves!

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Step 1

First, contact your local AYSO’s Regional Commissioner. You will then be asked to fill out a volunteer form.

Step 2

Click here for a list of possible AYSO volunteer positions available to your area. Contact your local AYSO Regional Commissioner to find out which specific roles they are recruiting for.

Step 3

Your local Regional Commissioner will help you find the best role for you after a conversation and the appropriate e-learning courses.

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Become an AYSO Coach

AYSO has developed special training to help volunteers who may have little or no soccer experience quickly gain the age-appropriate knowledge and skills they need to become outstanding coaches. To become an AYSO coach, you must be certified in the age level you will be coaching. Certification takes three easy steps.

Step 1

First, contact your local AYSO’s Regional Commissioner. You will then be asked to fill out a volunteer form.

Step 2

Click here for a list of possible AYSO volunteer positions available to your area. Contact your local AYSO Regional Commissioner to find out which specific roles they are recruiting for.

Step 3

Your local Regional Commissioner will help you find the best role for you after a conversation and the appropriate e-learning courses.

AYSO’s Six Philosophies

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Everyone

Plays®

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Balanced 


Teams

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Open Registration

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Positive 
Coaching

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Good Sportsmanship

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Player Development

AYSO

News & Updates

Introducing Kickstart: AYSO’s New Entry-Level Experience

By Admin AYSO • April 9, 2026
Laughter, movement, child-centered, and nonstop action. Welcome to Kickstart! AYSO’s new program for players ages 3–6 replaces Playground and Schoolyard with a simpler, more flexible experience built around what young children love most: movement, imagination, exploration, and play. For 6U, instead of traditional teams and schedules, the Kickstart 6U option uses a fun jamboree-style format […] The post Introducing Kickstart: AYSO’s New Entry-Level Experience appeared first on American Youth Soccer Organization.

Is Your Tournament, Playoff, or Postseason Competition Listed?

By Admin AYSO • November 15, 2025
Celebrating the Spirit of AYSO Sportsmanship From local tournaments and Area playoffs to Section championships, AYSO competition is where our players, coaches, and volunteers come together to celebrate teamwork, effort, and the joy of the game. These events represent the culmination of hard work and the true spirit of soccer — where every goal, save, […] The post Is Your Tournament, Playoff, or Postseason Competition Listed? appeared first on American Youth Soccer Organization.

AYSO Coach Store Super Stars

By Admin AYSO • November 15, 2025
Thank you for your incredible support! We are nearing 200 regions that have supported the Coach Store, which has generated almost $10,000 for the AYSO Playership Fund. This fund fuels opportunities and experiences for players across the country. Your purchases are more than transactions—they are investments in the future of playership and a testament to […] The post AYSO Coach Store Super Stars appeared first on American Youth Soccer Organization.

Regional Commissioner Training

By Admin AYSO • October 26, 2025
This past October 4th-5th, Sections 1, 10, 11 hosted 21 new Regional Commissioners for RC Training featuring opportunities to discuss and plan the AYSO Experience that best fits their Regions and communities. RCs also discussed strategies for recruiting, retaining volunteers, and staffing their Regional Boards in order to continue the tradition of AYSO programming that […] The post Regional Commissioner Training appeared first on American Youth Soccer Organization.
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