AYSO's Child and Volunteer Guidelines are designed to facilitate:
• Appropriate Boundaries
• Transparent Interactions
• Protection of minors' identities and privacy

AYSO recommends the following supervision protocols:
• At least two registered adults present at all times
• At least one registered adult of the same gender as the players
• No adult should ever be alone with a child other than their own, including transporting a child
• When it is necessary to speak privately with a child, select a spot out of earshot but within sight of others
• Team Coaches are responsible for all players until they are picked up or leave the area
• Players must be escorted to the restroom by a registered adult of the same gender or his or her parent

In order to prevent misunderstandings, physical contact with children should be: 
• In response to the need of the child only; intervene only as necessary for the health and safety of the child 
• With the child's permission, respectful of hesitation or discomfort
• Careful to avoid private or bathing suit areas
• Age and developmentally appropriate
• Always in the open: never in private
• Brief as in a hug from the side, "high five" or fist taps to signal a good job or support