Q: What is AYSO EXTRA?
A: The EXTRA program is an amazing opportunity for interested players who exhibit a strong desire, skills, and ability to play soccer in a more competitive environment. It is open to all registered AYSO players as well as open to the pblic.
Q: How are players selected for EXTRA?
A: Players will participate in EXTRA tryouts in their division. Applicants are not guaranteed placement. On tryout day, players will be checked-in and separated by groups. Coaches will run their age specific tryout and players will be evaluated by skilled player evaluators. Remember that evaluators are looking for different things, and it is a very subjective process. Evaluators are looking for player skill, speed, effort, sportsmanship, understanding of the game. Positional needs of the team, team chemistry and attendance can also be deciding factors. Furthermore, volunteer referee commitment and family volunteer commitment also play a role in the selection of a player due to the extra level of volunteerism required to successfully run the EXTRA program.
Q: How many teams are formed?
A: We will be offering 10U - 16U both boy and girls divisions. depending on number of participants and qualified coaches.
Q: How are EXTRA coaches selected?
A: All interested coaches who meet the EXTRA coaching prerequisites, must fill out an online application PRIOR TO THE DEADLINE. Coaches must reapply to coach every year. Prospective Coaches and assistant coaches must be current registered volunteers who have completed the appropriate coaching certification for the division he/she is applying for and have at least 1-year of experience in the division applying for. Coach applicants must also have current AYSO's Safe Haven training, CDC Concussion Training, Sudden Cardiac Arrest, SafeSport and LIVE SCAN fingerprinting. Coaches must be in good standing with Region 136 with no prior disciplinary issues. Coaches must provide and maintain a certified 3-referee team (certified to referee at the level of the team they are refereeing for) that will referee other EXTRA games. The EXTRA Committee reviews all applications, and the Regional Commissioner approves the final decision. The Regional Commissioner and Special Programs Coordinator reserve the right to approve or deny coaches. Coaches should be able to attend all scheduled games and meet all Fontana EXTRA guidelines.
Q: If my child is chosen to play in EXTRA, what should I expect?
A: As a parent you can expect EXTRA coaches to follow the same 6 Philosophies of AYSO:
- Everyone Plays
- Balanced Teams
- Open Registration
- Positive Coaching
- Good Sportsmanship
- Player Development
All players will play a minimum of 50% of all games. Teams will have a minimum of 2-weekly training sessions, 1-1.5hrs per session, and one game per week. Parents should expect to drive to away games to play EXTRA teams from nearby regions including Sab Bernardino, Orange & L.A. Counties. Players must be able to attend all home and away games. Playing in EXTRA requires a high level of commitment from coaches, players & parents. Players should attend all practices and games. Parents should be prepared to volunteer on behalf of the team including refereeing and helping setup/ takedown fields as well as other assignments. If parent volunteers fail to meet obligations, the team may not be allowed to play. Players & Parents who cannot meet the requirements of EXTRA may be removed from the team. Complete information can be found in the EXTRA guidelines.