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AYSO & US Soccer A Commitment to Player Development. The World of Soccer. 2. Soccer in the United States. 3. Coach Education License and Certificates. A License B License C License USYS State Host D License E License Youth Modules I & II. National Advance Intermediate U-12
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AYSO & US Soccer A Commitment to Player Development
Coach Education License and Certificates A License B License C License USYS State Host D License E License Youth Modules I & II National Advance Intermediate U-12 U-10 U-8 U-6 Safe Haven Premier Advance National National Junior Level (3 Courses) Youth Level (4 Courses) 4
Youth SoccerHow is AYSO Different? • Single Organization • USYS, US Club, SAY – Independent Associations • Free Coach Education / Certification • …And Free Referee, Management & Volunteer Training • We are truly unique because… 6
AYSO Vision Statement: To provide world class youth soccer programs that enrichchildren’s lives. Mission Statement: To develop and deliver quality youth soccer programs, which promote a fun, family environment based on our philosophies…
What are the 6 philosophies of AYSO? Everyone plays Balanced teams Open registration Positive coaching Good sportsmanship Player development…
How Does This Relate to US Soccer April 2011 Portland OR, Nike HQ ZONE ONE INITIATIVE U-6 to U12 9
How Does AYSO do That? Development Over Winning • 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
What Has AYSO Done to Ensure Quality Training? Quality Training
How Does AYSO do That? Age Appropriate Training
How Does AYSO do That? Age Appropriate Training
How Does AYSO do That? Have Fun / Inspire the Players • 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)
Conclusion What Does Improved Cooperation, Communications And Alignment Lead To: • 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) 19
Everyone Plays! “Customer service is not a department, it’s an attitude” - Unknown
Great Coaching = Great Customer Service • Player Development Matters! • Why We Play the Game the Way We Do • Nurturing New Coaches
Great Soccer Starts with Great Communication • You’re the Source! • Setting the Tone • Communicate, Communicate, Communicate! • Use Your Tools • Shutterfly Team Site • Team Parent • Division Coordinator, Coach Administrator, Board • Region Website