AYSO Philosophies

AYSO Vision Statement

To provide world class youth soccer programs that enrich

children’s lives.

AYSO Mission Statement

To develop and deliver quality youth soccer programs, which promote a fun, family environment based on

our philosophies.

On a piece of paper,please write down the 6 Philosophies of AYSO

Who was able to name

all six correctly?• Everyone Plays ®

• Balanced Teams• Open Registration• Positive Coaching• Good Sportsmanship• Player Development

Why is it important for you,

as the Regional Commissioner, to know the AYSO

Philosophies?

What does each philosophy mean?

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 half of every game.

Balanced Teams:

• Each year we form new teams as evenly balanced as possible -because it is fair and more fun when teams of equal ability play.

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 try outs.

Positive Coaching:

• Encouragement of player effort provides for greater enjoyment by the players and ultimately leads to better-skilled and better-motivated players.

Good Sportsmanship:

• We strive to create a safe, fun, fair and 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, in order to maximize their enjoyment of the game.

Who else in your Region should know and support

these philosophies?

What have you done in your Region to let your Regional Board,

parents, players, and volunteers know what the 6 philosophies are?

What has your Region instituted that supports positive coaching?

Player Development …

What can your Region do to support Player Development?

In Conclusion…The six philosophies even apply to Regional Commissioners and Regional Boards.

Everyone Plays ®

You are one of almost 1,000 Regional Commissioners in AYSO.

Every Regional Commissioner has a vital role to play on the “team” in support of the Vision and Mission of AYSO.

Everyone Plays ®

One of the key roles for an RC is to encourage Everyone – Players and Parents to Play AYSO:

- Players to play the game

- Parents to play a role – any role - in AYSO as a registered volunteer.

Balanced Teams

It takes a balanced team to deliver a quality AYSO program.

The NBOD, NSTC and your Instructors are here to support you and to help you build a Regional “Team” will all the right skills and a balanced workload so everyone can enjoy the experience.

Open Registration

Interest and Enthusiasm are the only “criteria” for recruiting volunteers as well as players!

“Many hands make light work”

Positive Coaching

Much of the success of your Region will depend on your attitude and the tone you set for others to follow.

A little encouragement goes a long way – even with adults.

Good Sportsmanship

Being a part of “Team AYSO” means that everyone must work together toward for the good of AYSO as a whole.

Player Development

Make sure every volunteer receives the training and support they need to perform their jobs.

THANK YOU!