Youth Sports Coaches, many of which are volunteers, are the foundation of youth sports in the U.S. 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. NAYS Coach Training & Membership Program, formerly the National Youth Sports Coaches Association or NYSCA, is the most widely used coach training program in the nation, having trained more than 3 million coaches since its inception in 1981. NAYS Coach Training is available online for coaches to complete at their convenience; and it’s also offered on-site in more than 3,000 communities nationwide. The training and membership fee is $20 and is renewable annually.  Coach Membership and Volunteer Staff Admin fee is $30 per coach/volunteer membership.