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Pleasant Hill/Martinez Soccer Association

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: TBD
Location: TBD
Instructor: TBD




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: TBD
Location: TBD
Instructor: TBD



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: TBD
Location: TBD
Instructor: TBD

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: TBD
Location: TBD
Instructor: TBD

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 is expected to host a full in-person 12U course. More information coming soon.




* 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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Pleasant Hill/Martinez Soccer Association

52 Golf Club Rd Number 252 
Pleasant Hill, California 94523

Email Us: [email protected]
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