AYSO Philosophy

AYSO's philosophies are living tenets that separate it from other sports organizations. They are:

EVERYONE PLAYS - Our program's goal is for kids to play soccer so we mandate that every player on every team must play 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 season we form new teams as evenly balanced as possible because it’s more fun and a better learning experience when teams of similar ability play. It allows each player to gain the experience of a wide variety of teammates of different skill levels.
OPEN REGISTRATION - Our programs are open to all children who meet the age guidelines. Interest and enthusiasm are the only requirements for playing. There are no elimination tryouts, and nobody gets cut.
POSITIVE COACHING - Encouragement of player effort provides greater enjoyment for the players and leads to better-skilled and better-motivated players. A coach can be one of the most influential people in a child’s life, so AYSO requires they 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 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, to maximize their enjoyment of the game.