AYSO & US Soccer A Commitment to Player

Development

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The World of Soccer

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Soccer in the United States

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Coach Education License and Certificates

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NationalAdvanceIntermediateU-12U-10U-8U-6Safe Haven

A LicenseB LicenseC License

USYS State HostD LicenseE LicenseYouth Modules I &

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PremierAdvance NationalNationalJunior Level (3

Courses)Youth Level (4

Courses)

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Youth SoccerHow is AYSO Different?

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Youth SoccerHow is AYSO Different?

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• Single Organization

• USYS, US Club, SAY –

Independent Associations

• Free Coach Education /

Certification

• …And Free Referee,

Management & Volunteer

Training

• We are truly unique because…

AYSO Vision Statement: To provide world class youth soccer

programs that enrich children’s lives.

Mission Statement:To develop and deliver quality youth soccerprograms, which promote a fun, family

environment based on our philosophies…

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What are the 6 philosophies of AYSO?Everyone playsBalanced teamsOpen registrationPositive coachingGood sportsmanshipPlayer development…

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How Does This Relate to US Soccer

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April 2011 Portland OR, Nike HQ

ZONE ONE INITIATIVEU-6 to U12

Development Over Winning

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• Educate and train adults to teach the kids age appropriate skills

• Create, require and control a SAFE environment for the kids to

develop as players and people

• Kid’s Zone

• Everyone Plays in ALL AYSO Programs

• Positive Coaching

• Good Sportsmanship

• Player Development

How Does AYSO do That?

Quality Training

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What Has AYSO Done to Ensure Quality Training?

Age Appropriate Training

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How Does AYSO do That?

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Age Appropriate Training

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Age Appropriate Training

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Age Appropriate Training

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Age Appropriate Training

Age Appropriate Training

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How Does AYSO do That?

Have Fun / Inspire the Players

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• Maintaining our global perspective (internally and externally) • Sticking to our vision, mission and philosophies• Staying truly child-centered• Prioritizing true player development• Focusing on age appropriate teaching• Providing quality education (players and coaches)• Developing the whole player (socially and behaviorally)• Striving for inspired experiences for our players (seasons,

games, sessions, moments)

How Does AYSO do That?

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Conclusion

• Quality practices and shared methods and goals (for the US

game and players...our players)

• Improved experiences for our players, coaches and parents

• Increased levels of player development

• Advancement of the US game and players…our players

• AYSO contribution (to the US game’s global success and

player development)

What Does Improved Cooperation, Communications And Alignment Lead To: