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AYSO Region 572

Coaches Clipboard

In AYSO, Positive Coaching is a core philosophy. We believe that kids make the best players when they receive positive encouragement and good mentoring. Every AYSO coach is a volunteer and a vital part of the AYSO community, teaching key components of the beautiful game of soccer and ensuring that every child gets to play.

Whether you're a first time coach & know nothing about soccer or you've got years of experience with the game -- AYSO 572 wants to support you in being the best Coach you can be for our players!  Below you will find links to access all of the tools & resources available.


The Coaches Clipboard:  A comprehensive list of AYSO Coaching matierals, safety information & release forms, safety information, & more -- BOOKMARK THIS PAGE!

Coaching The Basics:  First time coach?  Don't even know the game or its rules?  Or maybe it's been a while and you want to brush up?  Coaching the Basics provides invaluable information & resource links to help prepare you for the season


Additional Forms
Please print a few copies of each & keep in your coaches bag, in the event you need them during the season.

AYSO Player General Release Form:   This form MUST be filled out & signed by a Parent / Guardian if a player will be carpooling &/or leaving with someone other than a Parent or Legal Guardian.

Return to Play Release Form:   This form MUST be filled out & signed by both a Medical Doctor & a Parent / Guardian in order for a player to return after an injury, concussion, major medical condition.

Incident Report Form:  In the event a player is injured during practice / game / tournament, this form must be filled out asap by Coach and returned to the Regional Coordinator, Safety Director, or Tournament Director. 



Become a Coach

Have you thought about coaching but you are worried it is too hard? Don't know much about soccer? No experience? Not that much time?  

Good news - we can make it work!  We are an all volunteer organization and will work with your busy schedule, as well as provide age-specific training & resource. 

Coach Certification takes just a few steps and is well worth the commitment -- for you, your child & your players!
1. Sign into your SportsConnect account (that you registered your child through)
2. In Main Menu on left > Select "Volunteer"
3. Click the "Volunteer" button under your name (Parent)
4. Select "Head Coach" or "Assistant Coach" from the options shown > follow prompts to sign up & submit.   

Once submitted, a representative from AYSO Region 572 will be in contact with you about next steps.

Do you have questions before you commit? We are happy to help!  Contact our Coach Administrator Jackson Sanford via email at [email protected]

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AYSO 572

PO Box 1586 
Waynesville, North Carolina 28786

Email Us: [email protected]
Phone : 828-476-8182
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