AYSO Philosophy

Everyone Plays - Our goal is for kids to play soccer - AYSO mandates that every player on every team must play at least half of every game. In Region 390 we have expanded on this so that no player plays a full game unless every other player plays three-quarters of the game.

At the beginning of the fall season teams are selected such that all teams in an age bracket are as evenly balanced as possible based on the players' age and rating. In the spring returning players will generally be assigned to the same team. New players will be assigned to teams in such a manner as to maintain balance. The coach's child is the only player that a coach is "guaranteed" of having on his or her team. Soccer is more fun where teams of equal ability play.

The way to make winning kids is by building them up, not down. We train and encourage our coaches to make the extra effort to understand and offer positive help to our players, rather than negative criticism.

Our program is open to all children 4 1/2 - 18 (as of August 1 prior to play) who want to register and play soccer in our program. Interest and enthusiasm are the only criteria for playing.

We will 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.

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.