Why Choose EXTRA for your Child?

Why
Choose EXTRA for your Child?

Because AYSO EXTRA™ is AYSO.

We understand that you may have a choice of soccer programs for your child. So,
why choose AYSO EXTRA™? AYSO EXTRA™ was developed to create more
competitive soccer experiences without losing sight of what makes AYSO unique.

FIRST, AYSO EXTRA™ is
governed by the Six Philosophies that set AYSO apart from other youth soccer
organizations:

• Everyone
  Plays
  - Our goal is for kids to play soccer - so we mandate that every player on every team must play at least a half of
  every game.
• Balanced
  Teams
  - Each year we form teams as evenly balanced as possible - because it is
  fair and more fun when teams of equal ability play.
• Open
  Registration
  - Our program is open to all children. Interest and enthusiasm are the
  only criteria for playing. Players not selected for EXTRA™ teams
  are guaranteed placement on a team in AYSO’s standard primary program.
• Positive
  Coaching
  - Encouragement of player effort provides for greater enjoyment and
  learning by the players and ultimately leads to better-skilled and
  better-motivated players.
• Good
  Sportsmanship
  - We strive to create a positive environment based on mutual respect rather
  than a win-at-all-costs attitude, and every AYSO program is designed to
  instill good sportsmanship in all participants.
• Player
  Development
  - We believe that all players should be able to develop their soccer
  skills and knowledge to the best of their abilities, both individually and
  as members of a team, in order to maximize their enjoyment of the game.

SECOND, AYSO EXTRA™
is run and operated locally, by the same neighbors who run and operate all of
AYSO’s programs, and is supported by an extraordinary national organization.

THIRD, AYSO EXTRA™ coaches
are trained under AYSO’s coaching program, the only youth soccer coaching
program accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Coaching
Education.

FOURTH, AYSO EXTRA™ is more
challenging quality soccer at a less challenging cost than
similar programs.

FINALLY, AYSO EXTRA™ is
designed to be FUN. A higher level of competition should never prevent players
from enjoying themselves – the AYSO Way.