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What is AYSO Alliance?

AYSO Alliance is AYSO’s highest level competitive program, designed for players seeking advanced competition while remaining connected to the AYSO experience.

Alliance allows teams to participate in external playing circuits while maintaining alignment with AYSO philosophies and player safety standards.

Alliance at a Glance

Tryout-Based

Players are selected through evaluations to form competitive teams.

External Competition

Teams may participate in approved external leagues and circuits.

AYSO Connected

Teams remain part of AYSO and follow all required standards.

Player Eligibility

Players must:

Be registered with AYSO
Meet age division requirements
Be selected through the Alliance tryout process

Program Structure

Alliance programs operate at the Region, Area, or Section level.

Programs may include:

External league participation
Tournament play
Increased training frequency
Travel outside local areas

Alliance is intended to provide the highest level of competitive opportunity within AYSO.

Program Expectations

Programs should ensure:

Transparent tryouts and selection
Proper player registration
Safe and organized competition
Respectful behavior
Alignment with AYSO standards
Player development alongside competition

Local procedures may vary.

Coach Selection

Coaches must:

Meet AYSO certification requirements
Demonstrate strong technical knowledge
Support player development
Uphold AYSO philosophies

Region Responsibilities

Regions and Areas are responsible for:

Organizing tryouts
Team formation
Competition scheduling
Coach oversight
Policy compliance
Maintaining alignment with Core program priorities

Alliance should enhance the AYSO experience without compromising Core program quality.

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-What is AYSO Core?
+What is AYSO Alliance?
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-AYSO Core is AYSO’s Primary Program and the foundation of the AYSO player experience.
+AYSO Alliance is AYSO’s highest level competitive program, designed for players seeking advanced competition while remaining connected to the AYSO experience.
+Alliance allows teams to participate in external playing circuits while maintaining alignment with AYSO philosophies and player safety standards.
-Core serves players in the 6U–19U divisions and is built around AYSO’s Vision, Mission, and Six Philosophies.
+| style="width:30%; vertical-align:top;" |
-Players are placed on balanced teams through open registration rather than tryouts.
+{| style="width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; background:#ffffff;"
-Core focuses on player development, access, fun, belonging, and positive youth sports experiences.
+|-
+| style="padding:8px 0 0 0; text-align:center;" |
+[[File:AYSO-Alliance-26_BLACK_500x500.png|220px]]
+|}
+|}
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-Core at a Glance
+Alliance at a Glance
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-<div style="font-size:24px; font-weight:700; color:#0a1f3b; margin-bottom:14px;">Primary Program</div>
+<div style="font-size:24px; font-weight:700; color:#0a1f3b; margin-bottom:14px;">Tryout-Based</div>
+Players are selected through evaluations to form competitive teams.
-Core is the foundation of AYSO and serves the majority of players nationwide.
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-<div style="font-size:24px; font-weight:700; color:#0a1f3b; margin-bottom:14px;">Open Registration</div>
+<div style="font-size:24px; font-weight:700; color:#0a1f3b; margin-bottom:14px;">External Competition</div>
+Teams may participate in approved external leagues and circuits.
-All eligible players have access to participate without tryouts.
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-<div style="font-size:24px; font-weight:700; color:#0a1f3b; margin-bottom:14px;">Recreational Play</div>
+<div style="font-size:24px; font-weight:700; color:#0a1f3b; margin-bottom:14px;">AYSO Connected</div>
+Teams remain part of AYSO and follow all required standards.
-The focus is development, fun, belonging, and positive youth sports.
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-AYSO Six Philosophies
-</div>
-</div>
-The Six Philosophies guide the Core program and shape the full player experience.
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-'''Everyone Plays®'''<br>
-Every player participates in at least half of every game.
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-'''Balanced Teams'''<br>
-Teams are formed to create fair, development-focused play.
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-'''Open Registration'''<br>
-All eligible players are welcome to register.
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-'''Positive Coaching'''<br>
-Coaches create encouraging, player-first environments.
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-'''Good Sportsmanship'''<br>
-Players, coaches, referees, and families show respect.
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-'''Player Development'''<br>
-Growth and learning are prioritized over results.
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-Core is open to players who meet AYSO registration and age division requirements.
-Player eligibility follows the current AYSO Membership Year school-year model using the '''August 1 age determination date'''.
 Players must:
 * Be registered with AYSO
 * Meet age division requirements
+* Be selected through the Alliance tryout process
-* Participate in the appropriate local division structure
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+Alliance programs operate at the Region, Area, or Section level.
-Core programs are locally operated by Regions with support from Areas, Sections, and the AYSO Office.
+Programs may include:
-Program structure may vary based on registration size, field space, volunteer availability, and local scheduling needs.
+* External league participation
-Core remains the foundation of the AYSO player pathway and should always be the primary focus of every Region.
+* Tournament play
+* Increased training frequency
+* Travel outside local areas
+Alliance is intended to provide the highest level of competitive opportunity within AYSO.
-Older players may continue in Core through 16U–19U programming, which can include more flexible structures while remaining aligned with AYSO philosophies and policies.
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-Core programs are expected to protect and deliver the full AYSO experience by living the Six Philosophies in daily operations.
 Programs should ensure:
+* Transparent tryouts and selection
-* Open access for eligible players
-* Proper AYSO registration
+* Proper player registration
+* Safe and organized competition
-* Balanced team formation
+* Respectful behavior
-* Safe and positive playing environments
+* Alignment with AYSO standards
-* Volunteer recruitment and retention
+* Player development alongside competition
-* Good sportsmanship from players, coaches, referees, and families
-* Player development over wins and losses
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-'''Local procedures may vary.''' Local processes should not be treated as National requirements unless specifically outlined in National guidance.
+'''Local procedures may vary.'''
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+Coach Selection
-Volunteer Requirements
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+Coaches must:
-Core is powered by volunteers, including coaches, referees, board members, and team support roles.
-All volunteers must:
-* Complete annual volunteer registration
-* Consent to required background checks
-* Complete Safe Haven training
-* Complete CDC Concussion Awareness training
-* Complete SafeSport training where required
-* Complete job-specific training and certification requirements
-* Support AYSO’s Positive Coaching and player-first philosophy
-* Create a safe, inclusive, and development-focused environment
+* Meet AYSO certification requirements
-Strong volunteer support is essential to delivering the full AYSO experience.
+* Demonstrate strong technical knowledge
+* Support player development
+* Uphold AYSO philosophies
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+Regions and Areas are responsible for:
-Region leadership is responsible for ensuring the Core program is safe, organized, and aligned with AYSO standards.
+* Organizing tryouts
-This includes:
+* Team formation
+* Competition scheduling
+* Coach oversight
+* Policy compliance
+* Maintaining alignment with Core program priorities
+Alliance should enhance the AYSO experience without compromising Core program quality.
-* Volunteer recruitment and support
-* Coach and referee development
-* Registration oversight
-* Field and game scheduling
-* Financial accountability
-* Player safety and risk management
-* Positive family communication
-* Protecting the AYSO player experience
 [[Category:Programs]]
-[[Category:Core]]
+[[Category:Alliance]]