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American Youth Soccer Organization: Youth Grassroots Soccer
The American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) is a nonprofit youth soccer organization whose community-based Core program is its primary grassroots offering. Its stated approach emphasizes participation, balanced teams, positive coaching, sportsmanship, and player development.
Where it fits
Youth recreational soccer organization · Intended for Youth players and their families exploring grassroots recreational soccer, as well as prospective volunteer coaches and community supporters.
Official details at a glance
- AYSO identifies Core as its primary grassroots program, serving 6U–19U divisions.
- AYSO’s Six Philosophies include Everyone Plays, Balanced Teams, Open Registration, Positive Coaching, Good Sportsmanship, and Player Development.
- AYSO describes local Regions as community-based grassroots leagues run by volunteer commissioners and boards.
Official sources
- AYSO Core ↗Defines Core as AYSO’s primary grassroots program, spanning 6U–19U, and explains its six philosophies, including Everyone Plays and balanced teams.
- Our History, Mission & Vision ↗States AYSO’s mission, describes its community-based Regions, and explains its Six Philosophies.
- Welcome To The Team! ↗Introduces AYSO’s youth soccer programs, volunteer-supported community model, and Six Philosophies.
Use this guide carefully
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