AYSO's six philosophies separate us from the pack:
Everyone Plays, Balanced Teams, Open Registration, Positive Coaching, Good Sportsmanship & Player Development.
Everyone Plays
Our program's goal is for kids to play
soccer-so we mandate that every player on every team must play at least
half of every game.
Balanced Teams
Each year we form new teams as evenly balanced as possible-because it is fair and more fun when teams of equal ability play.
Open Registration
Our program is open to all children
between 4 and 19 years of age who want to register and play soccer.
Interest and enthusiasm are the only criteria for playing.
Positive Coaching
Encouragement of player effort provides
for greater enjoyment by the players and ultimately leads to
better-skilled and better-motivated players.
Good Sportsmanship
We strive to create a positive
environment based on mutual respect rather than a win-at-all-costs
attitude, and our program is designed to instill good sportsmanship in
every facet of AYSO.
Player Development Just added in August 2009, the new 6th Philosophy encourages us all to focus on developing our players. This does not mean winning games, it means taking every player, no matter what their ability and helping them to be the best they can, and want to be...on and off the soccer field.