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Pass Area AYSO Region 641 - Beaumont, Banning, Cabazon, Calimesa and Cherry Valley

⚽ Become a Coach with AYSO Region 641

AYSO Region 641 coaches are the heart of our program. Thank you for volunteering your time, energy, and passion to help our players grow in confidence, teamwork, and love for the game.
As an AYSO coach, you help bring our six philosophies to life every season:
Everyone Plays®, Balanced Teams, Open Registration, Positive Coaching, Good Sportsmanship, and Player Development — creating a fun, safe, and player-focused experience for every child. Whether you're a brand new coach or returning for another great season, this guide will walk you through everything you need to get cleared, trained, and game-ready.

All Coaches – New & Returning

Step 1: Register as a Volunteer

Every coach must submit a Volunteer Application each season.

  1. Go to www.ayso641.org
  2. Click Login or Register Now in the top right corner
  3. Go to your My Account page
  4. Click Volunteer on the left menu
  5. Click Find Volunteer Roles
  6. Select the current season (example: Spring 2026)
  7. Click View Roles
  8. Find your age division and select:
    • Head Coach, or
    • Assistant Coach
Important! When asked “Who would you like to sign up for this role?”
✅ Select YOURSELF (the first option)
❌ DO NOT select “Sign up a new user” — this creates major registration issues.
After you submit:
  • You’ll receive a confirmation email
  • You’ll receive an email from Sterling Volunteers to complete your background check
Returning Coaches: You must submit a new volunteer application every season and make sure your Sterling Background Check has not expired.

Step 2: Complete SafeSport Training

SafeSport is required for all adult coaches.

  1. Log in to your Sports Connect account
  2. Go to the Volunteer page
  3. Click Important Information from AYSO at the top
  4. Follow the SafeSport link and instructions

Required Course: SafeSport Trained (90 minutes) – Free for AYSO volunteers

Important Notes:
  • Use your legal name
  • Use the same email address as your Sports Connect account
  • DO NOT upload your certificate — AYSO receives this automatically
  • Minors do NOT take SafeSport
Returning Coaches: If your SafeSport has expired, complete the correct refresher course:
  • Refresher I
  • Refresher II
  • Refresher III
After Refresher III, you must retake the full SafeSport Trained course.

SafeSport Help – AYSO Wiki

New Coaches Only

Step 3: Complete Safe Haven Training

All new coaches must complete AYSO safety training before stepping on the field.

How to access AYSOU:

  1. Log in to your account
  2. Click Volunteer
  3. On the Volunteer page, click the AYSOU button under your name

Then:

  1. Click Training Library
  2. Under Safe Haven, click View Courses
  3. Click Enroll

Complete these 3 required courses:

  • AYSO’s Safe Haven
  • CDC Concussion Awareness
  • Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Important: Do NOT click “Access your Safe Sport Course Here” under Safe Haven. That is not a training course.
Certificates: Download your course completion PDFs for your records, but DO NOT upload them to your AYSO account. The system uploads them automatically.

Step 4: Complete Live Scan Fingerprinting

All adult volunteers must be fingerprinted via Live Scan.

Minors do NOT need Live Scan.

Option A: Attend a local Region 641 Live Scan event (if offered). If hosted locally, the region is billed directly.
Option B: Schedule your own appointment at an approved Live Scan location.

Register here: AYSO Live Scan Registration

  • Cost is $25
  • You’ll receive a QR code after registration
  • Bring the QR code to your appointment
  • Send your receipt and reimbursement form (from the Resources page) to [email protected]

Reimbursement available up to $25.

Coach Training – Lower Divisions (5U, 6U, 8U, 10U & 12U)

Step 5: Complete Your Age-Appropriate Online Coaching Course

  1. Log in to AYSOU
  2. Click Training Library
  3. Under Coaching, click View Courses
  4. Click Enroll

Choose the course for your division:

  • 5U/6U Coach – Online
  • 8U Coach – Online
  • 10U/12U Coach – Online
10U/12U Coaches: You must complete both the online course and an in-person field session.

Step 6: Attend Your In-Person Field Session

Required for 10U/12U coaches.

  1. In AYSOU, click Training Event
  2. Find the correct Field Session
  3. Click Enroll

Some seasons, field sessions may also be available for 6U/8U.

Coach Training – Upper Divisions (14U & 16U/19U)

Prerequisites

For 14U / Intermediate Coach:

  • Must have the 12U Coach License
  • Must have 1 season of in-division experience as a 12U Head or Assistant Coach

For 16U/19U / Advanced Coach:

  • Must have the Intermediate / 14U Coach License
  • Must have 1 season of in-division experience as a 14U Head or Assistant Coach

All upper division licenses also require: AYSO’s Summary of the Laws of the Game

Step 5: Complete the Required Online Pre-Course

  1. In AYSOU, click Training Library
  2. Under Coaching, click View Courses
  3. Click Enroll

Choose the correct course:

  • Intermediate 14U Pre-Course (Part 1) – Online
  • Advanced Coach Pre-Course – Online
Important: Each online pre-course includes a deliverable you must bring or provide to your in-person instructor.

Step 6: Attend the In-Person Course

  1. In AYSOU, click Training Event
  2. Find your course
  3. Click Enroll

Choose the correct Part 2 course:

  • Intermediate 14U Coach (Part 2) – Full In-Person Course
    Requires a Training Plan
  • Advanced (16U–19U) Coach (Part 2) – In-Person Course
    Requires a Match Analysis

Quick Coach Tips ⚽

  • Use the same email address for all AYSO systems
  • Always use your legal name
  • Complete trainings early so you’re ready before practices begin
  • Save your course PDFs just in case
  • If you’re stuck, ask for help! We’re here for you

Questions? Need Help?

We’re happy to help you get on the field!

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Thank you for volunteering with AYSO Region 641!
You make the game possible for our players and families.

FAQs

1. Why isn't my AYSOU button showing up? Click Here

2. My Risk Status is about to expire. How do I resubmit? Click Here

3. My Risk Status has been GRAY for more than two weeks? What should I do?
-Sterling Advocates does not give us a time frame for background results. But, if it's been at least two weeks please contact Sterling Advocates to check on your background check status. Click Here

4. It has been 2 weeks and my Live Scan Fingerprinting is not verified in my account. What should I do? Click Here

5. How old do I have to be to coach?
-18 years old

6. Who needs to complete the "Steps to Become a Coach"?
-All volunteers who have contact with the players, including but not limited to Assistant Coaches, Referees, and Team Managers.

7. How do I add a secondary user, e.g. my spouse, to my Sports Connect account? Click Here

8. I just completed an AYSOU certification. Do I need to upload the PDF certificate to my Sports Connect account? 
-You DO NOT need to upload the certificate or any other requirements, including Fingerprinting. The systems are linked and will do this automatically. Verification is quicker if you allow the system to upload the certificate.

9. When will I receive my uniforms and roster?
-Once all of your trainings/certifications are complete and you have been cleared by our CVPA.

Tech Support

My Safesport has not verified. What should i do?
-DO NOT upload the certificate. Make sure the full name and email address on your "Safesport Trained" or "Safesport Refresher" Course matches exactly with your full name and email address in Sports Connect. If they do not match, please reach out to Safesport Tech Support and request the change. If your information matches, send an email to [email protected] with a copy of your certificate.

I did not receive the background check email from Sterling Advocates after submitting the volunteer application. What should I do?
-Login to your AYSO account and check your volunteer status. If the email was sent, it would read "Invite Sent" under "Risk Status". If there's no invite sent, you will want to click the box next to "Risk Status", click "Renew and Update", verify some fields, and click submit. This should trigger another email. Check your SPAM folder. If you still did not receive the email, email [email protected] and request another email be sent.

I am having trouble accessing courses in AYSOU. What should I do?
-Contact the etrainU tech support in the AYSOU portal.

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