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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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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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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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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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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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== The AYSO Six Philosophies ==

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<div style="font-size:20px; font-weight:bold;">Everyone Plays®</div>

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Every player participates in at least half of every game.

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Teams are created to keep competition fair and fun.

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Every child is welcome to participate.

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Coaches create a supportive and encouraging environment.

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Players, coaches, and families show respect on and off the field.

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The emphasis is on growth, learning, and improvement.

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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.

The program may include:

* Coed teams

* More flexible substitution rules

* Travel team opportunities

* Higher levels of competition

* 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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