Coaching is the Universal Language of Change and Learning

Coach Criteria:

• Applicant must be at least 18 years of age and has completed /passed the AYSA Adult Verification process.
• Applicant cannot have a child/athlete competing during the designated dates/location of the training.
• Applicant must be a current registered head coach with a minimum of 3 years' experience or an assistant coach with a minimum of 2 years' experience.
• Applicant must have coached a AYSA Affiliate team within the last two years.
• Applicant must be an approved coach with a Full Member Registered Affiliate Club in good standing with US Youth Soccer, and Alaska Youth Soccer Association.
• Applicant must be committed to the advancement of diversity and inclusion in the game of soccer.
• Applicant has provided volunteer work involving the sport of soccer in their community.

Application Requirements:

• Professional coaching resume.
• Applicant position statement on the value of attending the training along with a statement on career goals. (must be at least two paragraphs)
• Recommendation letter by Club DOC/TD with commitment to support the applicant professional growth, along with match grant covering cost of coach entertainment, meals, supplies, and car rental.
• Minimum of two (2) letters of recommendation from persons outside of the soccer community.
• Minimum of one (1) letter of recommendation from person within the soccer community.

Coaching Enhancement Grant Guidelines, Coach Criteria, and the Grant Application.

• Grant Guidelines
• Grant Application