Every AVYSL Program has different types of requirements for coaching as outlined below:

AVYSL Recreational Program Coaches - Coaches for our Spring and Fall recreational programs are selected by the programs’ Directors.  Recreational coaches do not need to complete the League’s coaching application.

Further information:
Spring Microsoccer Program
Fall Rec. Program Coaches

Almaden FC Comp/Select Coaches - All coaches for the Almaden FC program are selected by and report to the Director of Coaching. AVYSL requires that all Comp and Select (Class 1 and Class 3) coaches must be licensed in accordance with the CYSA coaching license policy and follow the league guidelines for submitting a coach application.

AVYSL Comp/Select Grandfathered Program Coaches - Grandfathered competitive program coaches are AYVSL Board-approved and report to the Competitive Director. AVYSL requires that all Comp and Select (Division 3 and Division 1) coaches must be licensed in accordance with the CYSA coaching license policy and follow the league guidelines for submitting a coach application.

Read the CYSA coaching license policy here.

Among the many valuable skills in the coaching program, these coaching courses help a coach understand his players, provide a teaching framework, and impart information that will make coaching and playing soccer more enjoyable.
Read the CYSA Coaching Program here.

Other coaching courses are also offered through CYSA.
See the CYSA Coaching Course listing here

The US Soccer Federation has an age-appropriate guide for coaching U-6 to U18.

All AVYSL coaches should please take a moment to review the US Soccer Best Practices information. Please make sure to read the introduction and then the age-appropriate information which corresponds to the age group you are coaching.  This information has been developed by our US National Team Coaches.

Read the US Soccer Best Practices information here.