San Marcos AYSO

Region 127 Coaches Mission Statement

            This year region 127 aspires to be an outstanding educational-athletic organization that provides a high quality experience, in which every athlete:

·         Is coached using the principles of the AYSO

·         Has fun playing the game

·         Feels like an important part of the team regardless of performance

·         Learns “life lessons” that have value beyond the soccer field

·         Learns skills, tactics and strategies of the game and improves as a player

We recognize coaches must directly make this possible, so we provide all the coaches with the tools to succeed as AYSO coaches. We are committed to creating a culture in which coaches, parents, fans, referee’s and athletes work together to achieve our mission. Go B.I.G.

Feild Permits 2012
Coaches please see below for feild permits for schools avalible Tuesdays and Thursdays:

Alvin Dunn    Knob Hill     Woodland Park   Paloma   Twin Oaks   San Marcos Middle    Joli Ann

Walnut Grove and Las Posas Park are available Mondays and Wednesdays.

SAFE HAVEN CLASS REQUIRED FOR ALL COACHES AND ASSISTANT COACHES

Coaches: Please leave the field in a neat condition. Please pick up any empty water bottles, soda cans, snack wrappers, etc. and put them in the trash. The schools and school district are kind enough to make these fields available for our use, so let’s leave them neat and clean.

·        Enthusiastically support and practice the "Everyone Plays", "Good Sportsmanship" and "Positive Coaching" philosophies of AYSO.

·        Be reasonable in your demands on a young player's time, energy, enthusiasm and performance on the soccer field.

·        Impress on your players that they must abide by the Laws of the Game at all times.

·        Develop team respect for the ability of opponents, and for the judgment of referees and opposing coaches.

·        Ensure that your players' soccer experience is one of fun and enjoyment (winning is only part of it). Players should never be yelled at or ridiculed for making mistakes or losing a game.

·        Set a good example and be generous with your praise when it is deserved. Children need a coach they can respect.

·        Keep informed of sound principles of coaching, growth and child development.

·        Check your equipment and playing facilities. The should meet safety standards and be appropriate for the age and ability of your players.

·        Follow the advice of a physician when determining when an injured child is ready to play again.

If you have questions or concerns, or just have general questions, please contact your Divisional Manager.

Coaches Handbook 2012

Click here for Team Player Evaluation Form

Click here for Concussion Information for Coaches!

Safe Haven is a program instituted by AYSO to comply with the Child Protection Act of 1993. Each team must have a certified coach that has taken this class. AYSO requires all volunteers are certified through the Safe Haven Program. The class goes over Child Protection, safety rules and volunteer liability protection.

The Safe Haven Class is available online.
To take Safe Haven online, click here

All Volunteers must register with AYSO National before taking the Safe Haven class. Click here for online registration. There may be a systems delay before your AYSO National registration is completed and you can take the course.