AYSO is child-first and child focused. We are a soccer organization with happy, healthy kids as our passion.



Every decision, every rule and every program has "what's good for kids" as its basis. Every girl and boy stepping on a soccer field for the first time can have fun. AYSO's child-first approach also makes it one of the finest player development programs. Everybody likes to win, but developing successful players and people is what's fundamental in AYSO.



You can set a soccer ball down on any corner in the world and have friends. It is a global sport that Americans have embraced in record numbers... because it's fun even with a beginner's skill. It's also a game you can play and enjoy for the rest of your life (U-5 soccer is one of the fastest growing levels in the U.S.!)



With children's natural joy in running and kicking, soccer builds on these two skills and adds in techniques to control the ball and work as a team. It also encourages creative decision making and strategic thinking. And it's a fast game that keeps each player moving the entire time. In AYSO there's no spending the game on the bench!



AYSO has age appropriate small-sided games. A full size soccer team has 11 players on the field. But smaller-sided teams for younger children allow more touches on the ball and a more successful soccer learning environment.



AYSO small-sided games emulate classic "street soccer" where children of many skill levels choose up teams and play together for a fun neighborhood game. This is a similar environment to where many of the greatest soccer players in the world developed their skills. Small-sided games continue as excellent development



AYSO Soccer Camps provide a number of programs including full-day, half-day, and mini camps; as well as goalkeeper and striker clinics, advanced training camps, and team camps. With the help of UK International Soccer Camps, our camp provider, we deliver these programs through professional coaches that are trained and certified according to AYSO standards, including Safe Haven.



AYSO Soccer Camps began operations in 2004 in order to provide the children of the American Youth Soccer Organization with professional coaching, the AYSO way. It is our goal to use the summer camp experience to fulfill the AYSO Vision and Mission Statements.



AYSO’s Vision is to provide world class youth soccer programs that enrich children’s lives.

AYSO’s Mission is to develop and deliver quality youth soccer programs which promote a fun, family environment based on AYSO’s Six Philosophies:



    * Everyone Plays

    * Balanced Teams

    * Open Registration

    * Positive Coaching

    * Good Sportsmanship

    * Player Development