AYSO's Six Philosophies
AYSO's philosophies are
living tenets that separate it from other sports
organizations. They are Everyone Plays®, Balanced
Teams, Open Registration, Positive Coaching, Good
Sportsmanship and 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 75% of every game.
It’s no fun to spend the game on the bench…and
that’s no way to learn soccer!
Balanced Teams
Each year we form new teams
as evenly balanced as possible because it’s more fun
and a better learning experience when teams of
similar ability play. It allows for each player to
gain the experience of a wide variety of teammates
of different skill levels.
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. There are no
elimination try-outs and nobody gets cut.
Positive Coaching
Encouragement of player
effort provides for greater enjoyment for the
players and leads to better-skilled and
better-motivated players. A coach can be one of the
most influential people in a child’s life, so AYSO
requires they create a positive experience for every
boy and girl.
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
We believe that all players
should be able to develop their soccer skills and
knowledge to the best of their abilities, both
individually and as members of a team, in order to
maximize their enjoyment of the game.