Six AYSO Philosophies 

Everyone Plays

We want kids to play soccer - so we mandate that every player on every team must play at least half of every game.

Balanced Teams

AYSO requires that every region at the start of each season set up teams as evenly as possible. It's more fun when teams are of equal ability. In order to balance teams this sometimes requires that children are assigned to teams outside their neighborhood area. We do our best to make assignments on a geographical basis, but it essential that the team balancing is the higher priority.

Open Registration

Our programs are open to all children ages 5-18 who want to play soccer. Interest and enthusiasm are the only requirements for playing.

Positive Coaching

We train and encourage our coaches to make the extra effort to understand and offer positive help to our players, rather than use negative criticism. This approach builds a positive team spirit.

Good Sportsmanship

We create a positive environment based upon mutual respect, rather than a win-at-all-costs attitude. All of our programs are designed to instill good sportsmanship in our kids and our volunteers.

Player DevelopmentWe 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