Coach Training Events

ATTENTION: Some sessions listed below require registration via the AYSOU online learning management system (LMS). Log in to your AYSO volunteer profile, select the Volunteer menu from within Account, then select the AYSOU button to access the LMS. Use the Training Event menu to search for events in your area.

6U Field Session
Course Description:
This is a companion course to the online modules in AYSOU (not a replacement-all coaches must take the 6U online course for their certificate). This field session will go over what makes AYSO different, how to coach 6U players, how to run a training session, what to do during games, how to have a successful season, etc. Great for new and seasoned coaches who will coach in the 6U division this fall.

Bring:

Chair
Water
Paper & pen
Athletic shoes/clothing

Date/Time: Saturday July 26, 2025, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Location: Pleasant Hill, field TBD
Instructor: Brandan Ricks
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Date/Time: Wednesday July 30, 2025, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Location: Pleasant Hill, field TBD
Instructor: Brandan Ricks
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8U Field Sessions
Course Description:
This is a companion course to the online modules in AYSOU (not a replacement-all coaches must take the 8U online course for their certificate). This field session will go over what makes AYSO different, how to coach 8U players, how to run a training session, what to do during games, how to have a successful season, etc. Great for new and seasoned coaches who will coach in the 8U division this fall.

Bring:

Chair
Water
Paper & pen
Athletic shoes/clothing

Date/Time: Saturday July 26, 2025, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Location: Pleasant Hill, field TBD
Instructor: Brandan Ricks
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Date/Time: Tuesday July 29, 2025, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: Pleasant Hill, field TBD
Instructor: Brandan Ricks
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10U Field Sessions - Must complete online modules on AYSOU prior to attending *
Course Description:
BEFORE ATTENDING MUST COMPLETE the 10U online course (Part 1).

Please come ready to participate with the following:

A pencil/pen, notepad
Water
Athletic attire, and proper athletic footwear. (No minimalist shoes or "flip flops")
Sunscreen and/or hat
A chair

Date/Time: Saturday, July 19, 2025, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Pleasant Hill, field TBD
Instructor: Brandan Ricks

Date/Time: Saturday, July 26, 2025, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Pleasant Hill, field TBD
Instructor: Brandan Ricks

Date/Time: Sunday, August 24, 2025, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Pleasant Hill, field TBD
Instructor: Brandan Ricks

Sign up via AYSOU *

12U field sessions - Must complete 6 online modules on AYSOU before attending *
Course Description:
BEFORE ATTENDING MUST COMPLETE the 12U online course (Part 1 - there are 6 modules).

Please come ready to participate with the following:

A pencil/pen, notepad
Water
Athletic attire, and proper athletic footwear. (No minimalist shoes or "flip flops")
Sunscreen and/or hat
A chair

Date/Time: Saturday, July 19, 2025, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Pleasant Hill, field TBD
Instructor: Brandan Ricks

Date/Time: Sunday, August 24, 2025, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Pleasant Hill, field TBD
Instructor: Brandan Ricks

Sign up via AYSOU *

Full in-person 12U course held at Golden Gate Camp
Golden Gate Camp is AYSO Section 2’s premier annual training weekend for referees, coaches, and management volunteers, held at Menlo College in Atherton, CA. Among many other courses, the camp will host a full in-person 12U course on Saturday, August 2, 2025.

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* This session requires registration via the AYSOU online learning management system (LMS). Log in to your AYSO volunteer profile, select the Volunteer menu from within Account, then select the AYSOU button to access the LMS. Use the Training Event menu to search for events in your area. The online module must be completed prior to attending the field session.

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