Region 827 and AYSO

Mission Statement

To operate soccer programs where young people can learn to develop a positive self-image, self-confidence, and other positive character traits through their interest and participation in soccer based on our philosophy of:

Everyone Plays - Our 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 - At the start of each primary season, we form teams as evenly balanced as possible - because it is more fun and kids learn more when teams of equal ability play.

Positive Coaching - Winning kids are built up, not torn down! We train and encourage our coaches to make the extra effort to understand and offer positive help to our players.

Open Registration - Our program is open to all children between 4 and one-half and 18 years of age who want to play soccer in our program. Registration, interest and enthusiasm are the only criteria for playing.

Good Sportsmanship - We desire 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.