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Overview

In the 14U division, players continue to refine basic techniques and learn advanced tactics and strategy. Players are expected to lead themselves during matches.  

Age Requirement:  2019 Fall Calendar Year 2006 & 2007

AYSO is committed to its six philosophies:

• Open Registration 
• Balanced teams
• Everyone plays
• Positive coaching
• Good sportsmanship
• Player Development

Kids Zone

AYSO posts these yellow signs at the entrances of playing fields to remind parents that they are entering a Kids Zone. 

Volunteering

AYSO is an ALL VOLUNTEER organization. Each and every task that is done, from coaching, refereeing, lining fields, scheduling games, organizing divisions, training clinics, etc. is done by volunteers. We cannot make AYSO function without your help. We need you to volunteer. Here are some key ways you can help (Coach, Referee, etc)!

Format

• Games: Games are played with 11 players to a side (a minimum of 12 and a maximum of 15 players on a roster)
• Duration: Each game consists of two 35 minute halves.
• Section 10 Roster Date:  The last day to add a player to a team is September 30, 2021
• Schedule: 2021 Game Schedule Coming 1st Week of September 
• Participation: No player will play 4/4 quarters (a full match) until all players play 3/4.  Everyone Plays 2/4 quarters.  
• An End of Season (EOS)Tournament will determine which team(s) from 599/SLO advance to the Area Q tournament in early December.

Players

• Shin guards: Mandatory for all practices and games.
• Footwear: Soccer shoes or tennis shoes. No football or baseball shoes.
• Ball: Size 5 (recommended).
• Uniform: Jersey, socks and shorts (will be provided by AYSO). You must wear your full uniform at games.
• Practice: Practice sessions will be 1 or 2 times a week  for one hour (Coaches decide when and where).
• Jewelry: No jewelry worn during games or practices.

Parents

• Referees: WE ALWAYS NEED REFEREES!  Please see the referee tab for training.  If you think your child would like to play Winter All Stars, while not a guarantee, each All Star team must have a team  of adult referees so we encourage you to become one!
• Team parent: Each team needs a parent(s) to coordinate snacks, photo day and end-of-season party.
• Banner: If your team chooses to have one, no re-bar or stakes are allowed at Damon Garcia (they damage the irrigation piping).  Choose a pop-up banner.  
• Practice: All practices & games require the presence of one male and one female adult for supervision (e.g. male coach & female parent or female coach & male parent).  Each team shall practice one or twice per week.

Important Dates

Coach Meeting: TBA
Practices may Start:  TBA
Coaches Notify Families/Teams by: TBA

First Fall Season Game:  TBA
Last Fall Season Game:  TBA

End of  Season Tournament:  TBA

Photo Day:  See Coach Tab under Coach Key Info for dates

Volunteering

AYSO is an ALL VOLUNTEER organization. Each and every task that is done, from coaching, refereeing, lining fields, scheduling games, organizing divisions, training clinics, etc. is done by volunteers. We cannot make AYSO function without your help. We need you to volunteer. Here are some key ways you can help:

Head Coach:

AYSO Intermediate coaches are our more experienced coaches with a love of teaching soccer; though some simply love the game and it may be their first time coaching,  Please still consider coaching? This is the single biggest area where you can help. AYSO will provide you with the training & resources necessary for you to do the job. You supply the smile and encouraging words.

The time commitment involved is between 3 & 4 hours a week (two 1 hour practices plus a 1 hour game on Saturday). In addition, you will need to complete a Intermediate Coach Class in person, ideally before the season starts.  Annually all AYSO Coach, Referee and Board volunteers also complete CDC Concussion and AYSO Safe Haven training at aysou.org using  your Blue Sombrero login. 

Most other team related tasks can be delegated to your team parent. We now require an Assistant Coach for each team.  

Referee:

We always need referees.  We will train you and you can pick when you volunteer to referee.  Please see the referee tab on on this website for more information.  

Assistant Coach:

Be available at as many practices and games as possible to assist the Head Coach. Fill in for the coach when he/she cannot be present. You will need to complete the 12U Coach training if this is your first year coaching, AYSO Safe Haven and CDC Concussion.  

Team Parent:

Teams:

Teams in this division are balanced by age and a player rating from the prior year in what is called a "serpentine style draft” which is a live draft attended by the 14U Coaches.   Players with All Star and/or Club soccer experience are noted.   If this is the player's first year, the parents are asked to rate their player by the Coach Administrator.  

Parent Guidelines

Here are some useful guidelines that will help make this an enjoyable season for you and everyone else.

• Please show up at the field at least 20 minutes before game time so your coach can get the team organized.
• Do not stand or coach from behind the goal. The referee will ask you to return to your team's touchline.  
• Please stand at least 1 yard back from the touchline to avoid interfering with play.
• Respect the referee's decision. If you have a question (not a complaint) regarding a call, wait until after the game is over. Remember, the referees are learning too. If you feel that you know best, then consider becoming a  referee yourself!
• Resist the urge to run onto the field if your child gets knocked down or hurt. Let the referee and coach manage this possible injury. You will be called upon if needed.
• If a player is misbehaving (temper tantrum, aggressive behavior, etc.) they may be asked to leave the game for a cooling off period. Please support the referee in that decision.
• Encourage your child to be a good sport, win or lose. No  negative comments or gestures to the opposite team.
• Only 2 coaches per field. Players get confused when they hear more than one person "coaching" from the sidelines. If you can't help yourself, perhaps you should consider becoming a coach!
  
• If you have the first game of the day, please show up extra early to help set up the goals. If you have the last game, then help tear down the goals.
• Dogs are not allowed on the playing fields.
• Smoking and alcoholic beverages are prohibited on or near the playing fields at either practices or games.
• Please help pick up trash (especially yours) after each game.
• Support the children, coaches, and referees from the opposing team as well as from your team.