AYSO Region 206  ·  Fall 2026
Coach Hub

Something
great
is coming.

Your full coaching resource centre launches at the first coaches' meeting. Until then — here's everything you need right now.

From the Region 206 Board

Thank You, Coach.

You are the reason ~800 kids get to play soccer this fall. Every volunteer hour you give — planning sessions, showing up early, cheering kids on — makes an enormous difference in a child's life. We know it takes time, patience, and commitment, and we don't take that lightly. We are genuinely grateful you're here.

📅 Key Dates — Fall 2026
Aug28
1st Coaches' Meeting
Full hub launches at this meeting
Don't Miss
Aug31
Contact Your Parents
Introduce yourself before training starts
Deadline
Sep2
Training Begins
First week of team sessions
Season Start
Sep6
In-Person Coaches' Clinic
Tucson Soccer Center (Ina & I-10)
6U/8U: 12–3 PM  ·  10U/12U: 3–6 PM
Required 10U+
Sep8
Team Banner Deadline
8:00 AM sharp — no exceptions
Deadline
Sep13
First Game Day 🎉
Here we go!
Game On
⚡ Do This Before the Meeting
1
Complete your online certifications Safe Haven, Concussion Awareness & Sudden Cardiac Arrest — all free at AYSO U →
2
Confirm your background check Contact Mike Gonzales if your risk status isn't cleared — ayso206.soccer.cvpa@gmail.com
3
Download GameChanger (free) Your team communication hub for schedules & messaging — App Store & Play Store
4
Plan for Sept 6 clinic Bring water, athletic shoes, paper & pen. 8U/10U players needed as demo team — ask your roster!
5
Start thinking about your first session Full age-appropriate practice plans drop on the hub at the coaches' meeting. Preview: Play → Practice → Play.
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Don't Wait on Certifications

All required online training is free, self-paced, and takes less than 3 hours total. The sooner you complete it, the sooner you're cleared to coach. We promise — it's actually interesting content that'll make you better on day one.

🏠 Safe Haven (~2 hrs) 🧠 Concussion Awareness (~30 min) ❤️ Sudden Cardiac Arrest (~20 min) ⚽ Coaching Modules (optional but great)
Open AYSO U Training Portal

What's Inside the Full Hub

Everything launches at the coaches' meeting on August 28th — here's a preview.

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Practice Plans

Ready-to-run sessions for 6U through 12U+, built on the Play–Practice–Play framework.

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Safety Protocols

Concussion steps, incident forms, weather policy, and emergency contacts — all in one place.

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Parent Resources

Welcome letter template, parent contract, and guidance on handling tough sideline conversations.

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All the Forms

Medical release, incident reports, return-to-play forms — downloadable, always up to date.

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Who to Call

The full board directory with who handles what — so you always reach the right person.

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Training Pathway

From required certs to F License and beyond — your full development roadmap as a coach.

🌟 Never Coached Before? Here's the honest truth.