Vision
To provide world class youth soccer programs that enrich children’s lives.
Mission
AYSO is a nationwide non-profit organization that develops and delivers quality youth soccer programs in a fun, family environment based on AYSO’s Six Philosophies.
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 require that every player on every team plays at least 50% 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 creates a more fun and better learning experience when teams of similar ability play. It also gives each player the opportunity to gain experience with 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 tryouts, and nobody gets cut.
Positive Coaching
Encouragement of player effort leads to greater enjoyment, better skills, and more motivated players. A coach can be one of the most influential people in a child’s life, so AYSO requires coaches to 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 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.