Region 9 EXTRA Program

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General Requirements

Coaches participating in EXTRA are some of our most talented and experienced coaches. At a minimum, Region 9 EXTRA coaches (head and assistant) must:

• Have a current Volunteer Application on file at the National Support & Training Center
• Be an AYSO trained coach as specified in these guidelines
• Be Safe Haven certified and CDC Concussion Awareness trained
• Complete a COACH APPLICATION  and be interviewed by the coach selection committee
• Be an active participant in the Region 9 Core program as an instructor, coach or Referee mentor, or other volunteer service the Region determines adequate to fulfill this requirement
• Be willing to attend ongoing coach training and assessment and attend monthly coach meetings
• Be in good standing with the Region, Area, Section and AYSO National and represent Region 9 well in all aspects of coaching
• Be approved by the Region 9 Board of Directors
• Be evaluated and renewed each membership year

Coach Training Requirements

Coaches interested in applying to be an EXTRA coach must have completed the following minimum AYSO coach training:

• 10U: U-12 Coach required
  
• 12U:U-12 Coach required; Intermediate Coach strongly recommended
• 14U: Intermediate Coach required; Advanced Coach strongly recommended

All coaches are expected to participate in ongoing coach training, including monthly coach education programs hosted by Region 9 EXTRA Program and other coach training organizations.