Vision

To provide world class youth soccer programs that enrich children’s lives.

Mission

AYSO is a nationwide non-profit organization that develops and delivers quality youth soccer programs in a fun, family environment based on AYSO's Six Philosophies:

AYSO's Six Philosophies

AYSO's philosophies are living tenets that separate it from other sports organizations. They are Everyone Plays®, Balanced Teams, Open Registration, Positive Coaching, Good Sportsmanship and Player Development.

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 50% of every game. It's no fun to spend the game on the bench... and that's no way to learn soccer!

Balanced Teams

Each year we form new teams as evenly balanced as possible because it's more fun and a better learning experience when teams of similar ability play. It allows for each player to gain the experience of a wide variety of teammates of different skill levels.

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. There are no elimination try-outs and nobody gets cut.

Positive Coaching

Encouragement of player effort provides for greater enjoyment for the players and leads to better-skilled and better-motivated players. A coach can be one of the most influential people in a child's life, so AYSO requires they create a positive experience for every boy and girl.

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

Why AYSO and Region 676

• Child First - Child Focused
• Emphasis On Development Of The Child As A Person And Soccer Player
• Neighborhood/Community Fields (U5 to U14) - No travelling required to far away cities to play one soccer game
• Coaches Are Age Specific Trained & Certified - No Cost For Training
• Coaches May Select Their Assistant Coach
• No Referee Fees For The Games
• Referees Are Trained & Certified - No Cost For Training
• Emphasis On AYSO's Six Philosophies
• General Liability Insurance For Volunteers
• Accident Insurance For Players & Volunteers
• Established Organization (Established In 1964)
• Established Infrastructure in Place
  

Areas We Serve

• Georgetown Twp, MI
• Hudsonville, MI
• Jenison, MI
• Jamestown, MI
• Borculo, MI
• Zeeland, MI