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AYSO Core Program Overview |
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<span style="font-size:34px; font-weight:bold;">AYSO Core Program Overview</span><br><br> |
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AYSO’s oldest and best-known program where players learn, grow, compete, and create lifelong memories. |
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This is AYSO’s oldest and best-known program where a majority of kids fall in love with soccer and make lifetime memories. |
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AYSO Core is the foundation of the AYSO experience. The program is designed to provide a fun, age-appropriate, and developmentally challenging soccer environment while staying true to the AYSO Mission and Six Philosophies. |
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== What is AYSO Core? == |
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What is AYSO Core? |
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Fun & Development |
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AYSO Core focuses on providing every player with a positive soccer experience through age-appropriate games, skill development, teamwork, and fun. |
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AYSO Core is AYSO’s grassroots program and serves as the foundation for the fun, excitement, and learning that takes place on the field. The program is designed to be age-appropriate and developmentally challenging, while staying true to the AYSO Mission, Vision, and Six Philosophies. |
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Open to Everyone |
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AYSO Core welcomes all players. No tryouts are required, and every child has the opportunity to play and be part of a team. |
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The AYSO Six Philosophies |
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Built on AYSO Values |
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The program follows the AYSO Six Philosophies, which place the focus on the child, the experience, and player development. |
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<td style="width:33%; border:1px solid #d9e4f2; padding:16px; font-weight:bold; background:#f5f9fd;">Everyone Plays®</td> |
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<td style="border:1px solid #d9e4f2; padding:16px; font-weight:bold; background:#f5f9fd;">Positive Coaching</td> |
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<td style="border:1px solid #d9e4f2; padding:16px; font-weight:bold; background:#f5f9fd;">Good Sportsmanship</td> |
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<td style="border:1px solid #d9e4f2; padding:16px; font-weight:bold; background:#f5f9fd;">Player Development</td> |
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== The AYSO Six Philosophies == |
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What does “Everyone Plays®” mean? |
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Every player participates in at least half of every game. |
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In AYSO, <i>Everyone Plays</i> means that every child plays at least half of every game. No child should spend their soccer experience sitting on the bench. |
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Teams are created to keep competition fair and fun. |
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What are “Balanced Teams”? |
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Every child is welcome to participate. |
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In AYSO, teams are balanced so the focus stays on the experience rather than wins and losses. This helps teach good sportsmanship and encourages players to become the best possible teammates and opponents. By emphasizing player development over winning, AYSO remains child-first and child-focused. |
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Coaches create a supportive and encouraging environment. |
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Can older kids still enjoy AYSO? |
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Players, coaches, and families show respect on and off the field. |
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Yes. AYSO offers a 16U–19U program that gives teenage players another opportunity for more advanced play while still operating under AYSO philosophies and policies. |
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The emphasis is on growth, learning, and improvement. |
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<li>Coed teams may be allowed</li> |
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<li>Substitution guidelines are more flexible</li> |
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<li>Travel team options may be available</li> |
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<li>Players may participate against local high schools or select teams</li> |
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== Everyone Plays® == |
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Every Child Participates |
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In AYSO, every child plays at least half of every game. No player should spend their soccer experience sitting on the bench. Everyone Plays ensures every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and enjoy the game. |
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== Balanced Teams == |
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Competition with the Right Focus |
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AYSO teams are balanced so that the emphasis stays on player development, teamwork, and fun rather than simply winning. Balanced competition creates a better experience for every player and encourages sportsmanship. |
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== 16U–19U Program == |
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Opportunities for Older Players |
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AYSO offers a 16U–19U program that provides older players with opportunities for more advanced play while continuing to follow AYSO values and philosophies. |
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* Coed teams |
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* More flexible substitution rules |
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* Travel team opportunities |
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* Higher levels of competition |
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* Opportunities to play local high schools or select teams |
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Still True to AYSO |
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Even as players get older, the Core Program remains rooted in fun, player development, sportsmanship, and creating a positive experience for every player. |
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Latest revision as of 10:57, 21 April 2026
AYSO Core Program Overview
This is AYSO’s oldest and best-known program where a majority of kids fall in love with soccer and make lifetime memories.
What is AYSO Core?
AYSO Core is AYSO’s grassroots program and serves as the foundation for the fun, excitement, and learning that takes place on the field. The program is designed to be age-appropriate and developmentally challenging, while staying true to the AYSO Mission, Vision, and Six Philosophies.
The AYSO Six Philosophies
| Everyone Plays® | Balanced Teams | Open Registration |
| Positive Coaching | Good Sportsmanship | Player Development |
What does “Everyone Plays®” mean?
In AYSO, Everyone Plays means that every child plays at least half of every game. No child should spend their soccer experience sitting on the bench.
What are “Balanced Teams”?
In AYSO, teams are balanced so the focus stays on the experience rather than wins and losses. This helps teach good sportsmanship and encourages players to become the best possible teammates and opponents. By emphasizing player development over winning, AYSO remains child-first and child-focused.
Can older kids still enjoy AYSO?
Yes. AYSO offers a 16U–19U program that gives teenage players another opportunity for more advanced play while still operating under AYSO philosophies and policies.
- Coed teams may be allowed
- Substitution guidelines are more flexible
- Travel team options may be available
- Players may participate against local high schools or select teams
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