Middleville AYSO

Thank You!

If you are interested in becoming a Middleville AYSO Volunteer you'll first need to let us know by contacting us or filling out a Coach Interest Request.

AYSO Volunteer Application Form in PlayMetrics
Any person wishing to volunteer in AYSO must complete an AYSO Volunteer Application Form each year and submit an e-signed copy to the region.

This process is in beta for the 2026/2027 season and more information will be available soon.

Complete Background Check
Every volunteer must complete and pass a criminal background check. All requested information must be provided by the applicant. Criminal background checks ensure the safety of our children. You'll be able to begin your screening process within your PlayMetrics account after you have been assigned a role by Middleville AYSO.

Complete AYSO's Safe Haven Course
Safe Haven is a training session that focuses on safety and appropriate behavior with children. This course is taken online at AYSOU.

CDC HEADS UP Concussion Training
All on field volunteers must complete the CDC Concussion Awareness course on AYSOU. Michigan law requires that volunteers complete this training every three years. When you visit AYSOU choose the 3-Year Concussion Awareness training.

Sudden Cardiac Arrest Online Course
All on field volunteers are highly encouraged to complete this course.

SafeSport Training
The 2017 SafeSport Act has expanded Mandated Reporters to include adults authorized to interact with children. Due to this expansion, that includes AYSO and it requires training on child abuse and mandated reporting. Adult volunteers must complete a SafeSport course every year. The Center for SafeSport has an initial course, then multiple refresher courses that are to be completed in order, one per year.

AYSO’s Summary of the Laws of the Game
Found on AYSOU this course is required for all Referee Volunteers. It is highly recommended for all 12U and below Coach Volunteers, and is required for 14U and above Coaches.

Referee Volunteers
Each Referee is required to attend a live in person training session with one of our Referee Trainers. Before every season we hold referee training for all of our new referees. Instructions for registering for in person training is below.

Coach Volunteers
All Coaches, including Assistant Coaches, must be age appropriately certified. Refer to the chart below to verify which training courses you need to complete in order to coach in each division. Some coaches may be able to complete this certification online. Other coaches will be required to participate in an in person training. This training camp is held every August. Registration instructions are below.