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November 17-19, 2026 in Orlando, FL
November 17-19, 2026 in Orlando, FL
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Use this option to create an account for an individual coach, parent, official, league director training.
For Coaches, Parents, Officials, League DirectorsCreate a member account if you are registering to become a Certified Youth Sports Administrator (CYSA).
Get certified (CYSA)Use this option to use a tool like the NAYS Coach Rating system or to Report a Coach and you are being asked to register.
All other usersOrganization Registration ONLY. Create your account here if you are interested in training coaches or implementing other NAYS programs for your organization.
The National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS) educates, equips and empowers youth sports leaders, volunteers and parents so all children can enjoy the lifelong benefits of sports.
Those who are trained and educated on the many different aspects involved with coaching kids are best prepared to provide participants with a fun-filled, safe and rewarding experience.
The National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS) educates, equips and empowers youth sports leaders, volunteers and parents so all children can enjoy the lifelong benefits of sports. NAYS, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, partners with more than 3,000 community-based organizations and has trained more than four million coaches, parents, officials and administrators since its inception in 1981.
Learn MoreA National Alliance for Youth Sports resource helping coaches, parents and administrators provide the best youth sports experiences for children.
NAYS offers a number of training courses for volunteers involved in youth sports. Some of these course are offered for free or at a minimal charge and are a great addition to the core courses required for NAYS membership programs. These training can be offered as stand alone trainings or added to a comprehensive training package.
NAYS believes, and recreation professionals agree, it is the responsibility of the public entity to have proper control and oversight of all youth sports programs in their community. The Recommendation for Communities is a document aimed to provide tools and support that will help community leaders establish a strong and positive youth sports culture.
This is where you will find lots of relevant information from the world of youth sports. NAYS staff, Board members, partners, administrators, sponsors and even coaches all contribute on subjects close to them in their communities.
View All ArticlesWe are proud and pleased to join forces with a dynamic group of professionals whose approach and philosophy to youth sports mirrors what we try and provide to the thousands of volunteers dedicating their time to the young athletes of Hillsborough County.
Join more than 3,000 youth sports organizations that partner with NAYS.