Everything in One Place
Coach Resources
Guides, forms, templates, apps, and links — all in one place. More documents will be added here as the season approaches.
Links to documents and downloads will be added to this page as they are confirmed and ready to share. Check back regularly.
📖 Coaches’ Guides
Age-specific coaching guides covering game management, training principles, and everything you need to know for your division.
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Coaches’ Guides — All Age Groups
Open the folder and select the guide for your age group — 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U, or 14U.
↗ Open Coaches’ Guides folder
🏆 Game Day
Documents you need on match day.
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Team Lineup Card 12U & 14U
Hand this to the officials before the start of every game. Complete with your team name, player names, and jersey numbers before kick-off.
↗ Download lineup card (PDF)
🚩 Banner Stand
Instructions for building and assembling the AYSO 206 team banner stand for games.
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Banner Stand Assembly Instructions
Step-by-step guide to building the banner stand. Link coming soon.
✉️ Coach Communication Templates
Ready-to-use templates for common coach communications. Personalise with your team details before sending.
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Parent Welcome Letter
Introduce yourself, set expectations, and share key season information with your team families. Link coming soon.
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First Team Meeting Agenda
A structured agenda for your first parent and player meeting at the start of the season. Link coming soon.
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GameChanger Setup Guide for Parents
Share this with your team parents to get everyone connected to your team communication channel. Link coming soon.
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Weather Cancellation Message Template
A quick template for notifying parents of training or game cancellations due to weather. Link coming soon.
📊 Presentations
Slide decks for coach meetings and orientations — links coming soon.
📄 Forms & Official Documents
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Participation (Return to Play) Release Form
Required after any injury or illness needing medical attention. Page 2 is the concussion release. Official AYSO →
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Incident Report Form
File within 24 hours of any injury, altercation, 911 call, or other qualifying incident. Official AYSO →
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Soccer Accident Insurance Form
AYSO's supplemental accident insurance for players injured during official AYSO activities. Official AYSO →
📱 Recommended Apps & Tools
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GameChanger
Free team communication hub. Schedule games and training, send messages, set RSVP reminders. gc.com →
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Zelus WBGT App
Measures wet-bulb globe temperature for official heat safety decisions. Required by AYSO 206 heat policy. Free on App Store & Google Play.
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AYSO 206 Main Website
Field layouts, field closure announcements, schedule information, and regional news. ayso206.org →
🔗 Key External Links
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AYSOU — All Training Modules
Required certifications, full session plans, and advanced coaching resources. Access by signing in to ayso206.org and selecting AYSOU from the left menu.
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CDC Concussion Safety
Heads Up Concussion in Youth Sports — official CDC resource. Visit →
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AYSO Rules Wiki
Complete AYSO rules for all age groups, including modified rules for 6U–10U. wiki.ayso.org →
📦 Other Resources
Additional documents and guides will appear here as they are added. Check back regularly throughout the season.