ALL AYSO coaches and assistant coaches must complete the following:
- Be a registered and an approved volunteer for the current program/season (including background check clearance).
- Must have completed the AYSO Safe Haven course.
- Successfully completed the AYSO/CDC Concussion Awareness course.
- Completed the AYSO Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) Awareness course.
- ALL Coaches must complete the AYSO Live Scan (Fingerprinting) process.
- Safe Sport certification must be current/valid.
- Be properly trained per the AYSO National Coaching Program Guidelines for the age/skill level of the team they wish to coach.
Below are the required coaching certifications for each age level:

| Division | Required Certification |
| 6U | 6U Coach |
| 8U | 8U Coach |
| 10U | 10U Coach |
| 12U | 12U Coach |
| 14U | Intermediate Coach |
| 16U/19U | Advanced Coach |
** Some certifications may be completed online. **