AYSO Soccer
AYSO Soccer...A game for kids, a game for life!
AYSO is child-first and child focused. We are a soccer organization with happy, healthy kids as our passion.
Every decision, every rule and every program has "what's good for the kids" as its basis. Every girl and boy stepping on a soccer field for the first time can have fun.
AYSO's child-first approach also makes it one of the finest player development programs. Everybody likes to win, but developing successful players and people is what's fundamental in AYSO.
AYSO's Vision is to provide world class youth soccer programs that enrich children’s lives.
AYSO's Mission is to develop and deliver quality youth soccer programs which promote a fun, family environment based on AYSO's Six Philosophies:
Everyone Plays
In AYSO-everyone plays! Region 214 requires players to play 3/4 of every game short-sided game, encouraging the highest level of participation from each child.
Balanced Teams
Before the start of each season teams are as evenly balanced as possible. It's more fun when teams are of equal ability.
Positive Coaching
This builds a positive team spirit. We train & encourage our coaches to make the extra effort to understand & offer positive help to our players, rather than negative criticism.
Open Registration
Region 214 serves over 2,200 players ages 4 - 18. There are no city of residence or skill requirements. Interest & enthusiasm are the only requirements for playing.
Good Sportsmanship
We create a positive environment based on mutual respect, rather than a win-at-all-costs attitude. All of our programs are 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 & knowledge to the best of their abilities, both individually & as members of a team, in order to maximize their enjoyment of the game.
AYSO was founded on community involvement
AYSO works because our volunteers work. Our volunteers work because they believe in the AYSO philosophies.
As a parent, you play a special role in contributing to the needs and development of youngsters. Through your encouragement and good example, you can help all of our players learn good sportsmanship and self-discipline.
In AYSO, young people learn to work together, to sacrifice for the good of the team, to enjoy winning and deal appropriately with defeat - all while becoming physically fit and healthy.
Best of all, they have fun!
AYSO's Parents Code
Support Your Child
Supporting your child by giving encouragement and showing interest in their team is very important.
Help your child work toward skill improvement and good sportsmanship in every game.
Teach your child that hard work and an honest effort are often more important than victory
- that way your child will always be a winner despite the outcome of the game!
Always Be Positive
Parents serve as role models for their children. Be aware of this fact and work to be a positive role model.
Applaud good plays by your child's team as well as good plays by the opposing team.
Support all efforts to remove abusive language and behavior from youth sports.
Remember: Your Child Wants To Have Fun
Remember that your child is the one playing soccer, not you.
It's very important to let children establish their own goals - to play the game for themselves.
Take care not to impose your own standards and goals on them.
Don't put too heavy a burden on your child to win games. Surveys reveal that 72% of children
would rather play for a losing team than ride the bench for a winning team.
Children play for the fun of playing!!!
Reinforce Positive Behavior
Positive reinforcement is the best way to help your child achieve their goals and overcome their natural fear of failure.
Nobody likes to make mistakes. If your child does make one, remember it's all part of learning,
so encourage your child's efforts and point out the good things your child accomplished.
Don't Be A Sideline Coach Or Referee
AYSO coaches and referees are usually parents just like you.
They volunteer their time to help make your child's soccer experience a positive one. They need your support, too.
That means refrain from coaching or refereeing from the sidelines. In a volunteer organization like AYSO
there's always an opportunity to take your interest in coaching or refereeing to the next