In the American Youth Soccer Organization Every Child Matters

March 29, 2013 at 00:00 by admin

In a lot of youth sports organizations, there is some preferential treatment for children who perform better at the sport at hand than others. Although children who aren’t necessarily gifted at playing sports are often invited to join the team, these kids often have a difficult time getting any time on the field due to pressure from the coaches, parents and organization in general for the team to win.

This isn’t the case with the American Youth Soccer Organization, Read the rest of this entry »

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Becoming a Part of the AYSO

September 13, 2012 at 00:00 by admin

There is a whole lot more to football (or soccer if you happen to be living in America) than what they show you on dish football. To truly appreciate the amount of dedication and dexterity necessary to master the sport, you must do one of two things: 1) play the sport yourself or 2) become more actively involved in some other way.

The American Youth Soccer Organization (or AYSO) gives parents the opportunity to become more actively involved in the sports their kids are playing through a number of ways:

- Fundraising efforts to help provide children with uniforms, trophies and even functions like pizza parties and dinners.

- Training and strategy meetings to give parents a chance to see how they can better contribute to the success of their children and the team.

- Opportunities for coaching allowing some parents the chance to make a difference in the lives of young athletes in the area.

Those are just some of the features that anyone can enjoy when they become a part of the American Youth Soccer Association.

So quit watching soccer on the TV and wishing you could be a part of that world. Strike out and see how you can contribute to the soccer community happening in and around your neck of the woods.

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Events and Games in the World of the American Youth Soccer Organization

May 9, 2012 at 00:00 by admin

The American Youth Soccer Organization was created in the city of Los Angeles. In the beginning this association had only a few teams as members. Today though, the AYSO has grown to over 50,000 teams and more than 600,000 players! The divisions are based by the different age groups. It starts at U-5 and goes up until U-19.

The AYSO has been holding an annual National Games event since 1988. This year the AYSO National Games will be held in Knoxville, Tennessee. The dates of these games will be from July 1st-8th. During this seven day long tournament there Read the rest of this entry »

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The American Youth Soccer Organization: Enriching Children’s Lives One Game at a Time

May 8, 2012 at 00:00 by admin

The American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) is an organization dedicated to child development as a whole. While the focus is on the fun and skill gained by participating on one of the thousands of teams nationwide, committed volunteers, parents, and coaches make sure the environment is centered on positive reinforcement, tolerance and patience, and the desire to give back to fellow team members and the community.

The philosophy of AYSO ensures that no matter the ability, physical challenge, income level or any proposed limitation that a child may have, all kids play. This Read the rest of this entry »

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AYSO: Quality Youth Soccer in a Fun, Family Environment

May 5, 2012 at 00:00 by admin

The American Youth Soccer Organization provides its players and their families with a fun, safe environment.

Kids that play in the AYSO are developed to be good players and leaders, and their families can expect a great service from the organization. The AYSO is known as one of the most prominent youth soccer organization and they have helped kids understand the value of playing a team sport and developing their abilities to their full capacity.

The AYSO provides a great environment for families that are looking for a soccer organization for their kids. Read the rest of this entry »

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The American Youth Soccer Organization: Youth Soccer at its Finest

May 2, 2012 at 00:00 by admin

The American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) is a leader in facilitating sports for children that not only develops athletic skills but puts its emphasis on teaching kids how to be a success as a human being. The child-focused approach to all the AYSO accomplishes is the fundamental objective on which all of its programs are based.

Started in 1964 as a grassroots operation in Los Angeles, the AYSO has grown to be one of the most inclusive Read the rest of this entry »

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Happenings in the World of the American Youth Soccer Organization

April 28, 2012 at 00:00 by admin

Happenings in the American Youth Soccer Organization this year are American Youth Soccer Road Show. The American Youth Soccer Road Show is a training program to deliver training to American Youth Soccer volunteers. The training at the Roadshow encompasses safe haven training, instructor training, coach and referee training, management training and VIP training.
The American Youth Soccer National Annual General Meeting will be held in Seattle Washington this year. The National General Meeting offers a unique opportunity for volunteers across Read the rest of this entry »

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