Volunteers

SEASON ANNOUNCEMENT

Fall 2026 New Age Cut-Off Dates
Per US Soccer and AYSO National, beginning with the Fall 2026 season, our division cut-off date is now August 1st instead of January 1st.

New Age Guide: View Here

Source: AYSO Age Group Change Announcement

Volunteers Needed

Volunteers of all experience level are needed in many roles to help provide the kids with a safe and fun learning environment allowing each child to develop soccer and other skills.

Please review the various volunteer roles below for a role where you can support the kids!

General Requirements
Referee Requirements
Coach Requirements

General Requirements

Background Check
- Paid for by AYSO

General Required Training Provided

AYSO Safe Haven Course (~20 - 60 minutes)
- AYSOU Online Course > Safe Haven
- Free
Sudden Cardiac Arrest (~15 - 30 minutes)
- AYSOU Online Course > Safe Haven
- Free
CDC Concussion Awareness (~30 - 60 minutes)
- AYSOU Online Course > Safe Haven
- Free
SafeSport (New: ~90 minutes, Refresher: ~30 minutes)
- External Online Course
- Paid for by AYSO

Experience Requirements

0+ years of experience. Training is provided!
want the kids to have FUN!

Referees

Referees are an essential part of the developmental process of the players. Referees provide feedback to the players as they attempt their soccer skills on the field.

Referees also allows the coaches the opportunity to observe their players from the sidelines to identify individual and team strengths and weaknesses.

The referee is in charge of the game. A referee’s authority extends to everyone at the field, including players, substitutes, team officials, spectators, and even assistant referees. AYSO Referees keep the game safe, fair and fun for everyone: the players, the coaches, the spectators, and themselves!

Referee Requirements

In addition to the General Requirements listed above, volunteers will have to complete the following requirements to become a certified referee.

Minimum Age: 12 Years Old
Regional Referee Online + In-Person Companion Course
- AYSOU Online Course > Refereeing
- Free
Separate In-Person Companion Course
- AYSOU Online Course > Training Events
- Free
Background Check
- Paid for by AYSO

Refereeing Benefits

Refereeing comes with some benefits that help with volunteering.

Chooses the games you referee.
- Preference is for games other than your child's game, but can if no referee is available.
Best seats of the game
Access to AYSO Refereeing Resources.
Referee Supplies (Uniform, whistles, badge, etc)
Referee Photo Package
Priority team placement for the refere's kid(s) if division is full
Priority preference for Region activities

Coaches

Coaches are an essential part of the developmental process of the players. Coaches provide the environment where players can acquire fundamental knowledge regarding individual skills. Additionally, coaches help the players develop teamwork and sportsmanship while having the opportunity to have fun.

AYSO has developed special training to help volunteers who may have little or no soccer experience quickly gain the age-appropriate knowledge and skills they need to become outstanding coaches.

Coaching Requirements

In addition to the General Requirements listed above, volunteers will have to complete the following requirements to become a coach.

Minimum Age: 18 Years Old
Age Specific Coaching Courses
- AYSOU Online Course > Coaching
- Free
In-Person Sessions (highly recommended)
- Run by Experienced Coaches
- Free
Background Check
- Paid for by AYSO

Coaching Benefits

Coaching comes with some benefits that help with volunteering.

Chooses the location, time, length, and frequency of practices.
Access to AYSO Coaching Resources.
Coach Shirt
Coaching Supplies (Pinnies, Cones, Ball, etc)
Coach Photo Package
Priority team placement for the coach's kid(s) if division is full
Priority preference for Region activities

Referee Courses

Regional Referee Companion Course

In-person companion course for Online Regional Referee Course.
Registration Required.

Location: Centennial Middle School
Date: September 6th, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Coach Courses

5U/6U Coach Clinic

Coach Clinic provided by experienced Coaches to help new and returning coaches. Coach Drills will be sent out prior to training session.
Coaches should bring their child(ren), ball, water.

Location: Western Star Park (near playground)
4425 E Western Star Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85044
Date: September 7th, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

8U Coach Clinic

Coach Clinic provided by experienced Coaches to help new and returning coaches. Coach Drills will be sent out prior to training session.
Coaches should bring their child(ren), ball, water.

Location: Western Star Park (near playground)
4425 E Western Star Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85044
Date: September 7th, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

10U/12U+ Coach Clinic

Coach Clinic provided by experienced Coaches to help new and returning coaches. Coach Drills will be sent out prior to training session.
Coaches should bring their child(ren), ball, water.

Location: ~~Pecos Park Field #2~~ (Rescheduled 9/5/2025 - Field Closure)
~~17010 S 48th St~~
~~Phoenix, AZ 85048~~
Date: ~~September 5th, 2025~~
Time: ~~7:00 PM - 8:00 PM~~

Location: Western Star Park (near playground)
4425 E Western Star Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85044
Date: September 7th, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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