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Welcome to AYSO Region 54

Team Volunteer Google Form

Now that your team has been formed, your next step is to complete your team's volunteer list.

Click here for Team Volunteer Google Form

Assistant Coaches, Referees and Team Parents will need to register on SportsConnect to become a volunteer. They will need to complete the following safety requirements before they can start volunteering on your team.

1. Background Check

2. LiveScan

3. AYSOs Safe Haven

4. Concussion Awareness

5. Sudden Cardiac Arrest

6. SafeSport

7. Referees - will need to complete both online and on the field training

8. Asst. Coaches - will need to complete both online and on the field training

If your volunteers do not register to become a volunteer or complete the safety requirements, they can not be out on the field helping the team. NO EXCEPTIONS!!

** If you are coaching multiple teams, this form needs to be completed for each team. **

6U Division

6U is a non-competitive divisions.

No score will be kept
6 players on a roster
4 v 4 on the field
2 full 15 minute halves will be played which includes quarter breaks
Players will be substituted during quarter breaks
No Goal Keepers
Throw ins are now pass in by the foot on the touch line
The coach is the referee/ each coach will ref half the game
Games will be played on Saturday
Practice 1x week for an hour, no later than 6:30pm
Size 3 Soccer ball will be needed
Shin guards are required
Cleats preferred but can wear tennis shoes
No earrings/jewelry

8U Division

8U is a non-competitive division.

No score will be kept
9 players on a roster
7 v 7 on the field this includes the goalie
1 Certified Referee required for each team
Two full 20 minutes halves played which includes quarter breaks
All players must play 1/2 the game
Goal Keepers can only play 2 quarters in the goal
Build-out line introduced in U8
No offsides in U8
No punts/No headers
Coaches are NOT allowed on the field
Practice can be held 2x a week for an hour, no later than 7:30pm
Cleats are recommended
Shin guards are tequired
Size 3 soccer ball

10U Division

10U is a competitive division

Score will be kept
10 players on a roster
7 v 7 on the field
All players must play at least 1/2 the game
Goal Keepers can play 2 quarters in the goal
3 Certified Referees Required for all teams
Offside Rules is now in effect!
Build-out line is the staple of U10
Two 25 minute halves which includes quarter breaks
No punts/ No Headers
Games will be played on Saturday
Practice 2x week for an hour no later than 7:30pm
Size 4 Soccer
Ball Shin guards are required
Cleats preferred

Point System
Win 7 points, Tie 1 point, Loss 0 points.

Referee Points:

a) One point for Center Ref
b) One point for Assist.Ref

c) Minimum requirement for the Area playoffs - 15 points

U12 Division

This is a Competitive Divsion
Score will be kept 12 players on a roster 9 v 9 on the field
All players must play at least 1/2 the game
Goal Keepers can play up to 3 quarters in goal and 1 quarter on the field.
2 (30) minute halves will be played
Substitutions will be done at quarter breaks
3 Certified Referees are required for all teams
NO HEADERS
Games will be played on Saturday
Practice 2x week for an hour no later than 8:00pm
Size 4 Soccer Ball
Shin guards are required
Cleats preferred
No earrings/jewelry

Point System
Win 7 points, Tie 1 point, Loss 0 points.

Referee Points:

a) One point for Center Ref
b) One point for Assist.Ref

c) Minimum requirement for the Area playoffs - 15 points

U14 & U16

11 v 11
Size 5 Soccer Ball
U14 games will be played in Area Circuit
U16 games will be played in Section Circuit
Headers are allowed in these divisions
U14 substitutions at quarters
U16 Free substitutions
3 Certified Referees Required for all teams
Shin Guards are Required
Cleats are recommended
No earrings or jewelry
Practices 2x week for 1 hour and a half

Coach Training Matrix

Coaches Meeting (8/1)

Coaches Meeting
View PDF

Coach Code of Conduct Form

All coaches and assistant coaches must sign and submit the Coach Code of Conduct Form to the Regional Commissioner.
View PDF

Build-Out Line

Build-Out Line Explanation - Click HERE

Build-Out Line Video - Click HERE

Lineup Cards

Lineup Card - Click to download

Sample Game Card Filled out properly: Lineup Card Sample

Field Setup

Field Set Up Duty include: painting of fields, setting up goals, nets, & flags, putting goals, nets & flags away, setting out trash cans & field clean up after last game of the day.

Field Set Up - If you are the first game of the day
Painting Fields will be on Friday between the hours of (4:30pm - 6:30pm)
Home Team - will paint fields & set out trash cans
Away Team - will set up all goals, nets & flags

Field Clean Up - If you are the last game of the day
Home Team - will put away one goal post, nets & flags
Away Team - will put away one goal post & empty aut away trash cans

HOME & AWAY Teams = ALL Cerritos Region 54 Teams.

*** If you are a Home Team playing another Region then your team must put ALL equipment away***

Inputting Scores

Only 10U and above inputs game scores into Matchtrak.

The coach will be provided a password from their Coach Admin.

The winning team enters the game score for the game.

The home teams inputs the game score if the game ended in a tie.

Scores need to be submitted by Monday evening following the Saturday game (3 day maximum).

Go to your MatchTrak team page and on your schedule click on the "Submit" icon.

Then you can enter the password, scores, etc. to record your game score.

Matchtrak site - www.matchtrak.com

Coaching Tips!

Whether you are a first-time coach trying to learning the best coaching techniques for your team, or a veteran coach looking to spice up your practices with different and challenging drills, there are numerous resources available for you to reach your goals and ensure success:

AYSO's Hey Coach! newsletter contains articles on coaching techniques, drills and other important news.
Coaching Tips
Videos of drills for your next practice

George Kuntz, AYSO’s National Player Development Technical Advisor, shares his eight keys to a successful practice.

P for Have a Plan - Have a topic prepared for every practice
R for Repetition - Use similar exercises throughout the year that will allow kids to see their improvement
A for Action – Activities should be dynamic and lively and versus static; inclusive instead of exclusive
C for Communication - Make sure the exercise and the rules are clearly communicated to your players
T for Timing – Know when to teach a topic and choose the best moment to make corrections during practice
I for Improvisation – Utilize and encourage creativity. Be flexible throughout practice and be open to making any new changes, if necessary
C for Concentration - Focus on technical or tactical issues with a clear constructive message
E for Execution – Expect that the players can execute at a higher level and they will