The American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) is a nationwide non-profit organization established
in Torrance, California in 1964.
Vision Statement
To provide world class youth soccer programs that enrich
children’s lives.
Mission Statement
To develop and deliver quality youth soccer programs, which
promote a fun, family environment based on our 5 philosophies:
Everyone Plays
Our program's goal is for kids to play soccer-so we mandate that every player on every team must play at least half of every game.
Balanced Teams
Each year we form new 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 between 4 and 19 years of age who want to register and play soccer. Interest and enthusiasm are the only criteria for playing.
Positive Coaching
Encouragement of player effort provides for greater enjoyment 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 our program is designed to instill good sportsmanship in every facet of AYSO.
Player Development (NEW!) - AYSO approved Player Development as a philosophy at their National Annual General Meeting (NAGM) in May 2009. Read more about it here.