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What Makes AYSO a Global Leader in Youth Soccer Programming?

Our core Vision and MissionOur unique Philosophies And our comprehensive

approach to player (and child) development…

AYSO Vision Statement To provide world class youth soccer programs that

enrich children’s lives.

AYSO Mission StatementTo develop and deliver quality youth soccer programs which promote a fun, family environment based on the AYSO Philosophies of:

Everyone PlaysBalanced TeamsOpen RegistrationPositive CoachingGood Sportsmanship

Player Development (remember this one)…

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OVERVIEW:Becoming a “complete” player

Tactical AbilityTechnical Ability Functional Defending Functional Attacking

Is AYSO a Child Development program or a Player Development program?

What all coaching programs should be…

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Becoming a “complete” PlayerBy age 14, all players should be proficient in four areas.

They are: Tactical AbilityTechnical AbilityFunctional Defending Functional Attacking…

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Tactically, the U14 player should: Have an awareness of what is happening on the field of play.

Be able to communicate verbally with teammates.

Assume the responsibility for taking charge on the field.

Have the skills required to develop tactical play.

Have an awareness of what constitutesorganization and shape of play…

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Tactically, the U14 player should:Provide support for the attack and

defense

Create options with appropriate runs.

Be able to play both on and off the ball…

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Technically, the U14 player should, when dribbling:Be expert at turning.Have great touch.Be able to shield defenderMaintain excellent field vision while incorporating feints/fakes to unbalance an opponent and consistently. Use a change of speed to beat an opponent…

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Technically, the U14 player should, when passing: Make passes that are accurate.Have correct pace.Are well timed.Are somewhat deceptive.Is successful in advancing the ball

or maintaining possession…

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Technically, the U 14 player should, when controlling the ball:

Use all controlling surfaces while maintaining eye contact with the ball.Move into the line of flight of the ball.Have excellent balance.Cushion the ball on contact with it and consistently prepare the ball for the next

move…

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When the U14 player is functionally defending, they should:

Have great defending control and balance.Be able to establish appropriate markingdistance.Maintain a goal-side ball-side position.Be able to prevent an attacker from turning

and have exceptional tackling skills…

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When the U14 player is functionally attacking, the

player should:Be able to constantly maintain possession of the ballunder pressure.Be able to create individual and team space.Be able to turn on a defender.Have the ability to take on a defender.Recognize and take the direct route to goal.Be able to anticipate when to shoot and have great preparation, decisiveness and timing when shooting…

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Sounds good, doesn’t it?So how do we get there? How many of you think that your region could and has developed a coaching program THAT can develop the

kind of U14 player just described?

Your region might not have the personnel to develop such a

program but the organization you belong to certainly does!...

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The AYSO National Coaching Program CAN develop such a player.

The AYSO National Coaching Program was developed using the National Standards for

Athletic Coaches and accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Coaching Education (NCACE)….

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The AYSO National Coaching Program ensures that the coaching program is a:

Child Centered ProgramBuilds the AYSO cultureProvides goal-oriented taskingCommunicates expectationsEnables role modelingImparts knowledge and assures quality

control…

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All child-centered programs must allow for individuality at all levels of sport. All children vary in their:

GoalsCompetitive orientationCompetitive behavior

So, too, for all parents…

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That’s why in AYSO we:Balance our teamsPurport to recognize each child as an

individualGuarantee each child plays half of every

game.

Right ?...

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Important Definitions for AYSORecreation (n.) any form of play, amusement, etc. used for refreshment of body or mind.

Competition (n.) a contest or match.

Competitive (adj.) of, involving, or based on competition.

So, what is AYSO? ALL THREE!...

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So, is AYSO a Child Development program or a Player Development program?

AYSO is a player development program that helps to develop children as people

becauseof the way we teach the game…

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All coaching programs should be:ObjectiveConsistentInvolve as many people as possibleRely on more than physical attributesConsider potential for improvement…

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AYSO regions that use the AYSO National Coaching Program will provide a program that is :

Repetitively evaluatedFocused on individual trainingAbout quality coachingAbout competitive matchesConcerned with quality officialsAbout parental support!!!!!!...

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That is AYSO!

Are you using the AYSO NationalCoaching Program in your region?

Any Questions?...