Sign Up to Volunteer

Volunteer for Fall 2026/Spring 2027

Signing up as a volunteer for the Fall 2026/Spring 2027 will be just a bit different than it has been in the past. Please be patient with us as we all navigate the new registration platform, PlayMetrics. Depending on what role you are volunteering for and if you have a player signing up as a volunteer may take a different path.

At this time all potential volunteers will be able to indicate their interest in volunteering for a role. Once Middleville AYSO has gathered a list of potential volunteers we'll start the process of having everyone complete their online safety and training compliance items. This will include a background check for all adults, and other trainings as needed.

All volunteers will need to create a new PlayMetrics account with Middleville AYSO.

Sign up during player registration
If you are registering a player you may also indicate that you would like to be a volunteer during that process. Coaches will have a questionnaire to fill out, other volunteers will enter their name and contact information and we'll be in touch to gather more information later.
www.middlevilleayso.org/registernow

Sign up to coach outside of player registration
If you would like to coach and you are not registering a player, or have already registered your player visit www.middlevilleayso.org/coachsignup

Sign up as a non-coach volunteer
If you have already registered your player, or do not have a player to register you must first login or create a PlayMetrics account with Middleville AYSO before you can sign up as a non-coach volunteer. Visit www.middlevilleayso.org/registernow to login or create an account. If you do not have a player to register skip the add a player section. Once you are logged in and at the Club Programs screen click Volunteer Signups on the left, then Volunteer. This will present you with the option to sign up as a volunteer. You can ignore the date/time for each role, we are just gathering your name, contact information, and your interest in being a volunteer.

If you have any questions at all please email [email protected] and we'll help you out.

Volunteer Information

AYSO is an all-volunteer organization. The coaches who guide teams through practices and during games, the referees who tirelessly officiate games going from one field to the next, the board members who organize the region’s events all the way from planning registrations to setting the schedule and making sure game days run smoothly, are all volunteers. Nobody gets paid one dime to participate in AYSO. Nationwide, more than 220,000 parents, relatives and friends sacrifice their time and effort to make sure that all of the children receive a great AYSO experience.

Because of this volunteer foundation, AYSO ensures that the costs are as low as possible.

AYSO has developed special job-specific training that helps volunteers who may have little to no soccer experience familiarize themselves with the knowledge and skills necessary to become effective coaches and referees, as well as offering unique administrative and management training.

All this ensures that each program abides by AYSO’s Six Philosophies, offers a great AYSO experience and continues to grow and offer AYSO to more children.

It only takes a few hours to become a qualified introductory-level coach or referee. If you are willing to commit to even more time, there are many small but important jobs you can help with. Even a few hours here or there can make a big difference not only to your team but to the entire region.

Next Step

Thank you for volunteering! It is a fun and rewarding experience! There are also some steps to take before that happens.

AYSO Volunteer Application Form in Sports Connect
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. Instructions are below.

Complete Background Check with Sterling Volunteers
Every volunteer must complete and pass a criminal background check with Sterling Volunteers. All requested information must be provided by the applicant. Criminal background checks ensure the safety of our children. After you complete your Volunteer Application you will receive an email from Sterling Volunteers with instructions for completing your background check.
Wiki: AYSO Background Checks

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. Instructions are below.

CDC HEADS UP Concussion Training
All on field volunteers must complete the CDC Concussion Awareness course on AYSOU.

Sudden Cardiac Arrest Online Course
All on field volunteers must 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.

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 Coach Volunteers.

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.

Division	Required Course	Format	Prerequisites
4U Playground	Playground and Schoolyard Soccer Program Leader	Online	Safe Haven, Concussion, SCA, SafeSport
5U Schoolyard	Playground and Schoolyard Soccer Program Leader	Online	Safe Haven, Concussion, SCA, SafeSport
6U	6U Coaching Training	Online and/or In Person	Safe Haven, Concussion, SCA, SafeSport
8U	8U Coaching Training	Online and/or In Person	Safe Haven, Concussion, SCA, SafeSport
10U	10U Coaching Training & Field Session	Combined Online & In Person	Safe Haven, Concussion, SCA, SafeSport
12U	12U Coaching Training Pre Course & Field Session	Combined Online & In Person	Safe Haven, Concussion, SCA, , SafeSport, 10U Coach
14U	Intermediate Coach Pre-Course & Field Session	Combined Online & In Person	Safe Haven, Concussion, SCA, , SafeSport, 12U Coach

How does AYSO protect its volunteers and athletes?

Safe Haven™ is a program designed to address a growing need for child and volunteer protection. There are four elements in the Safe Haven™ intervention cycle: Create Policies, Screen Volunteers, Train Volunteers, and Promote Education and Awareness. These are intended to stop child abuse and its agents before they get into the program. In AYSO, children play in a friendly and safe environment.

The Volunteer Protection Act of 1997
This law grants immunity from certain types of prosecution for volunteers who meet its requirements. In order to receive full protection under the law, AYSO volunteers need must: 1. be properly trained and certified; 2. be performing duties as laid out in a position description; 3. act within the scope of AYSO's Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines.

Thank you for volunteering for Middleville AYSO Region 277. Feel free to contact our Child and Volunteer Protection Advocate with any questions or assistance you may need.

Kids are No. 1.
Fun, not winning is everything.
Fans only cheer, and only coaches coach.
No yelling in anger.
Respect the volunteer referees.
No swearing or abusive behavior.
No alcohol, tobacco or drugs.
No weapons.
Leave no trash behind.
Set a proper example of sportsmanship.

AYSOU Training with EtrainU

AYSOU Training

Your etrainu account will be your personal training record management system and hold everything you need. This includes your training courses, training records, certificates and more. All courses that you complete using your etrainu account will stay safely are accessible 24/7.

Logging On
1. Login to www.middlevilleayso.org.
2. Click on the volunteer menu option on the left-hand side and then select the “AYSOU” Button.

Enrolling into Training
1. Click on the “Training Library” menu bar option, available on the left-hand side of the screen.
2. You will then be directed to the Course Categories page, where you can select the course category where the desired training course is assigned. Click “View Courses” to view the suite of courses within that specific category.
3. Locate the course you wish to allocate and click “Enroll”.
4. Once processed, the course will be allocated to your account and you will be taken directly to that course. You can click “Start” to commence the course. The course can be accessed any time by clicking on “My Training”.

Access and Complete your Training
To access any training which you have enrolled into, or has been assigned to you, click on the “My Training” menu bar option located on the left-hand side of the screen.

Access and Complete Your In Person Assessments
It is important to note that not all courses have In-Person assessments. If your course has In-Person assessments, you will notice this is broken into stages then slides.