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AYSO Resources For Coaches

The AYSO National Coaching Program provides age specific Coach Manuals that will be your “survival guide” throughout the season. Be sure and review the Coach Manual for your age group prior to attending the certification class.

Know The Laws Of The Game

Understanding the Laws of the Game and modifications for AYSO, helps Coaches, Referees, Volunteers and Parents avoid misunderstandings over the game and work together as the AYSO Team for providing the players with a Safe, Fair, Fun AYSO experience.

 LAW 1: The Field of Play LAW 10: Determining the Outcome of a Match
 LAW 2: The Ball Law 11: Offside
 LAW 3: The Players LAW 12: Fouls and Misconduct
 LAW 4: The Players' Equipment LAW 13: Free Kicks
 LAW 5: The Referee LAW 14: The Penalty Kicks
 LAW 6: Other Match Officials LAW 15: The Throw-In
 LAW 7: The Duration of the Match LAW 16: The Goal Kick
 LAW 8: The Start and Restart of Play LAW 17: The Corner Kick
 LAW 9: The Ball In and Out of Play


The Laws of the Game is available online at www.theifab.com(opens in a new tab) or in the free IFAB phone app.
Coaches and Referees should have and be familiar with:
IFAB Laws of the Game(opens in a new tab)
AYSO’s National Rules & Regulations(opens in a new tab) and 
AYSO's Referee Guideline(opens in a new tab) (AYSOU Resource Library).

AYSO Philosophies:
Balanced Teams * Everyone Plays * Good Sportsmanship * Player Development * Open Registration * Positive Coaching

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AYSO R120 Costa Mesa

AYSO 120, PO Box 12065
Costa Mesa, California 92627

Email Us: [email protected]
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