After you have applied for your desired coaching roles here, please complete the requirements below as applicable (##1 through 3 are required for all coaches every year).
1. All football coaches – AYF Volunteer Forms
Cost: $0
Available here.
Two documents only – image release and waiver. Please print single-sided.
2. All football coaches – annual concussion training:
HEADS UP to Youth Sports: Online Training for Coaches
Cost: $0
Available here.
This course needs to be taken by each coach each year. If you’ve already completed this course previously, as most of you have, when you access the link above it’ll show that you’ve already “passed.” To trigger the 2024 training please click “pre-assessment” and a pre-test will launch, then complete that and then continue on to the course. Download the certificate of completion with the current date – the league will not accept last year’s certificate. This requires around 25 minutes from start to end.
3. All football coaches – annual AYF football coaching and sportsmanship/safety training:
HEADS UP to Youth Sports: Online Training for Coaches
Cost: $24.95 for new coaches, $15.95 for the re-certification course
Available here.
Coaches who are new to the program need to take this course only at the above link:
Coaching Youth Football the AYF Way 3rd Edition Online Course ($24.95)
Returning coaches need to take this re-certification course only at the above link:
AYF/AYC Recertification: Sportsmanship, Safety, and First Aid 12th Edition Online Course ($15.95)
After you purchase your course, you’ll receive an email with a link to access the course. Once complete download the certificate with the current date – the league will not accept last year’s certificate. The initial certification should take 45-60 minutes. The re-certification course is very quick.
4. One coach per team – biannual first-Aid/CPR certification:
Certifications are good for two years.
5. Recommended, but optional, for new tackle coaches:
National Federation of State High School Associations Football Tackling Course
Cost: $0
Available here.