Finding an Online Training Course on aysou.org

AYSO National has created a new website for on-line learning resources called “AYSOU.”  It gathers in one place resources that had been spread over several sites. At AYSOU.org, you can take Safe Haven, CDC’s concussion course, the on-line component of the basic referee course, and the on-line component of coaching courses.

Safe Haven and the CDC concussion courses are free and we strongly encourage everyone to take them. The provide good information about safety, first aid, and AYSO’s approach to soccer. Plus, you must take these courses to volunteer. To take Safe Haven:

1.    Go to AYSOU.org
2.    Log in using the e-mail and password you used to register in eayso.org.
3.    Once logged in, click on “My Courses”.
4.    Click “Open” next to “AYSO’s Safe Haven”.
5.    You will see the see each of the Safe Haven modules. Click on “Launch” next to “Introduction to Safe Haven” to start.
6.    Work your way through each module and take the test at the end.
7.    Safe and print your certificate when you are done.

Follows the same steps for the CDC concussion class, but click “Open” next to the CDC course in step 4. The CDC class is a single, automated presentation.

To volunteer as a referee or a coach, you must first take referee or coaching courses and get certified. The basic referee and coaching courses both have on-line components. AYSO National charges for these courses, but Santa Monica AYSO will pay the fee. Please contact the Regional Referee Administrator or the Regional Coach Administrator to get a voucher for your course. To sign up for a course:

1.    Go to AYSOU.org
2.    Log in using the e-mail and password you used to register in eayso.org.
3.    Once logged in, click on “eCommerce”.
4.    Search for the course you want to take. For example, the on-line basic referee course is called “”Regional Referee Training Course.”
5.    Click “Buy Now” next to the course you wish to take to start the course.
6.    Fill out the information about yourself on the next screen and the click on “Review Order.”
7.    Enter the voucher number you received from Santa Monica AYSO in the box labeled “Gift Voucher” and click “Apply.”
8.    Click “Place order now.”
9.    The course should now appear under My Courses. Click on open and start  your course
10.    Work your way through each module and take the test at the end.
11.    Save and print your certificate when you are done.

Screenshots for online component of basic referee course:

Log-in and click on ‘eCommerce’ tab:

Find the course you want, in this case the Regional Referee Training Course:


Click on “Launch” to start working through the modules: