AYSO is a volunteer-run organization. Coaches, referees and
administrators are volunteers. Over 125,000 parents, neighbors,
relatives and friends lend their time and talents so that each child
gets a terrific AYSO experience.
AYSO's volunteer foundation ensures that it's all about what's good
for kids. It also makes AYSO very affordable. AYSO operates in a
business manner, but volunteers ensure its "profits" are happy, healthy
kids playing a sport they can enjoy for life.
AYSO has developed special training that helps parents who may have
little or no soccer experience quickly gain the age-appropriate
knowledge and skills they need to be effective coaches and referees. It
also has unique administrative and management training. This ensures
that each community program:
- Abides by the AYSO philosophies
- Offers a great AYSO experience
- Continues to grow, offering the AYSO opportunity to more children
It only takes a few hours to become qualified as an
introductory-level coach or referee. But if you're not able to commit
even that much time, there are many small jobs you can help with. Even a
couple of hours each season are an important contribution to your team
and Region!
AYSO training doesn't stop as long as you're having fun. Referees,
coaches and administrators have clinics, workshops and other advanced
training available to advance their skills. Email AYSO Atlanta's Regional Board today to get started!