Certificates and licenses bearing the USSF and AYSA Logos issued by the AYSA State Director of Coaching (SDOC) are the only ones recognized by the United States Soccer Federation and its members. All other “certificates” and/or “licences” issued by independent parties will not be honored in the pursuit of higher coaching licenses pertaining to the US soccer coaching curriculum.

Official certificates and / or license issued by the AYSA SDOC shall be signed by the AYSA SDOC and the AYSA President. Organizations/individuals verifying AYSA issued certifications and / or licenses will only contact the AYSA State Office to ensure that the certifications and / or licenses are valid.