Our core program is the foundation for all the fun, excitement and learning that happens on the fields. AYSO is best known for our core program – it’s where the large majority of kids fall in love with soccer and make memories that will last a lifetime.
There are six AYSO’s Philosophies – that are the foundation of our core program, and all others: Everyone Plays, Balanced Teams, Open Registration, Positive Coaching, Good Sportsmanship and Player Development. These are the essence of AYSO and it all starts with Everyone Plays.
Here in AYSO, Everyone Plays means that no kid spends their soccer experience sitting on the bench. Every kid plays at least half of every game. Learn more about AYSO’s Six Philosophies here.
Also, teams are put together in a way that makes playing soccer about the experience, not wins or losses. It’s not about blowing out another team with an unbelievable score; it’s about sportsmanship and learning to be the best possible team mate and opponent.
Developing players is what we’re about, because soccer skills and life skills go hand in hand. AYSO’s main purpose is to get kids on the field, provide them with good coaches, and teach them to play soccer.
Registration for CORE program is for players 4 to 18 years old.
6u Division- Players are 4-5 years old. This program emphasizes in introducing game play in a low pressure environment, with 5 v 5 on the field. Introduces them to kicking and dribbling the ball, exposing the players to the game of soccer, without the pressure to win. There are no goal keepers, play is restarted with kick-ins at the touchline with no keeping score. Games are 20 minute halves with 5 v 5 on the field.
8u Division - Players are 6-7 years old. The fundamentals of soccer are introduced with in step passing, positioning and children understanding the concept of friendly competition. No goal keepers are allowed to encourage players to score. Play is restarted with throw-ins at the touchline. Games are 20 minute halves with 6 v 6 on the field.
10u Division - Players are 8-9 years old. The Laws of the Game are applied and taught, including Offside, goal kicks, corner kicks and Fouls with the Build Out Line to encourage play from the back and possession. Players learn to find their skill as well as learning to play different positions on the field. No heading or punting is allowed in 10u or below. Games are 25 minute halves with 7 v 7 on the field.
12u Division - Players are 10-11 years old. The Laws of the Game are applied including Fouls and Misconduct. Coaches start to refine skills learned in previous divisions as well as developing the skills players are best at. Teach about team work and more passes to speed up play. No heading is allowed but punting is encouraged. Games are 30 minute halves with 9 v 9 on the field.
14u Division - Players are 12-13 years old. All Laws of the Game are applied, including punting and heading. More skilled games and players with more set positions for each player. Continued development of game with Games are 35 minute halves with 11 v 11 on the field.