AYSO 1447 Albuquerque Westside

AYSO Region 1447

Coaches Corner

Training, Player Drops/Additions, and Other Stuff

All Coaches that have had players drop or have open spots on their rosters need to email the Boys Coordinator or the Girls Coordinator to have players on the waiting list placed onto a team. ALL Coaches and Asst. Coaches must take the Safe Haven course.
Coaches and Asst. Coaches must take Coach Training to their appropriate Age Division every other year or when they move to a new Age Division. Please check out the Training Schedule for dates and times.

1000 minutes to better soccer is a great way for your players to develop their soccer skills outisde of practice and games. Have the players track their time on the 1000 minutes to soccer form, and then have them turn it in to you at the end of the seasson for a prize!!! Last year's prize was a trip to Cliff's.

Sportsmanship Award

AYSO Region 1447 has a sportsmanship award program in place and is available for teams and individual players. Teams are awarded points based on conduct at games and the number of volunteers such as referees on each team. Individuals in U7 and older age groups are also eligible. One child per age division will be selected for the award. If you have a player who exemplefies good sportsmanship, please submit their name on the form for them to be considered.. All entries will be considered.

Uniform Changes

Coaches, if you have a uniform that won't fit or you received it damaged. Please fill out the Uniform Order Form and turn it into the Equipment manager. Check out the Uniform FAQ if you have any questions or e-mail the Equipment Manager.

Practice Parks

Once Coaches have had the initial team meeting and have figured out which park to use, please contact your Division Commissioner to let them know. Here is the current park status:

Not available:

Available:

If you are going to practice at one of these parks, check with your Division Commissioner BEFORE practicing or changing parks so that we don't overbook a park. If a park isn't listed here, contact your Division Commissioner so we can arrange the park. Do NOT practice until you hear back from your Division Commissioner as there is no insurance in effect for a non-city of ABQ park not listed here.

Online Resources for Fun Games and Drills

  • Soccerhelp.com(Some free games and drills, and the option to purchase others.)
  • Footy4kids.co.uk (Full of great drills for all age and skill levels.)
  • Ken Gambles Soccer Drills (Lots of Drills and Tips for Coaches.)