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Section 102015 Programs

Agenda

•Program Overview – Tom Hartnell•AYSO EXTRA Update – Tom Hartnell•AYSO Challenge Rollout – Joe Franco

•1:00-2:00 Management Session IIAYSO EXTRA/Challenge Roundtable

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Program Overview

Tom Hartnell

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Fall 2015 Programs – Section 10

VIP

AYSO Core

AYSOChallenge

AYSO EXTRA

All Stars

Three-tiered Program

All programs follow the six AYSO philosophies

(including U5, U16/19, VIP)Skill / competitive level

Fall 2015 Programs – Section 10

•Section 10 will be the first AYSO Section in the country to offer soccer programs at appropriate competitive levels for players of all skill levels• Recreational players looking for a fall activity• More serious players looking to play soccer year-round• More skilled players looking for a higher competitive

level• Highly skilled players looking for the competitive

challenge to prepare for participation at the high school level and beyond

• And, special needs players (VIP)

Fall 2015 Programs – Section 10

•Tier 1 – Core only• Region offers only the AYSO core program (U6-U14),

plus possibly U16/19, U5 and/or VIP •Tier 2 – Core and EXTRA (first offered in 2010)

• Region offers the AYSO core program and the AYSO EXTRA pilot program (U9–U14)

• Tier 3 – Core, EXTRA and Challenge (new for 2015)• Region offers the AYSO core program, AYSO EXTRA, and

AYSO Challenge Lab program (U13-U19, limited U11-U12)

AYSO Core

• Traditional U6 – U14 primary season program• For this presentation, Core will include VIP, U5 and/or

U16/19 flex programs• Until a division fills, all players who register are placed on

balanced teams based on player rating or skill assessment• Coaches recruited annually and teams balanced annually• Teams play against other teams in Region, small Regions

may player inter-Region• Season ends with Section 10 League & All Star

Championships• Secondary season - All Star and Select teams play in AYSO

tournaments

AYSO EXTRA

• Primary season program first offered in 2010• Players selected annually through an impartial tryout

process • Registered players not selected have a spot in the Core

program• Coaches approved annually• Team selected by committee that includes the Team Coach• Teams play against other AYSO EXTRA teams in a within a

Section 10 gaming circuit • Season ends with the Section 10 EXTRA Championship• Secondary season – often teams reform as Select teams

playing in AYSO tournaments (same as Core program)

AYSO Challenge

• New lab program in 2015• Players tryout annually

• Players not selected may tryout for EXTRA and registered players have a spot in Core program 9if not selected for EXTRA)

• Coaches approved annually• Team selected by the Team Coach based on tryout rankings• Players registered with AYSO and Cal South, playing in the

Coast Soccer League against club teams• Season culminates with League Cup, Region option to extend

Fall season to include State Cup• Secondary season – teams play in club tournaments and AYSO

Open Invitational and invitational tournaments

Region/Area Considerations Core

only or EXTRA/Challenge

EXTRA/Challenge may not negatively impact Core programs (specifically coaches, referees, admin)

• Players – sufficient interest & enough highly skilled players, also enough players to conduct Core program in the division

• Coaches - enough to support multiple programs • Volunteers – enough depth to support the Core

program when EXTRA/Challenge parent volunteers have road games

Section 10 EXTRA Update

Tom HartnellS10 EXTRA Coordinator

AYSO EXTRA2015 Changes

•Addition of U9•Elimination of program above U14•Coaches can only be listed on one roster•Spectators expelled from games now must serve a two game suspension

AYSO EXTRA2015 Changes

• Simplification of playing up policy

AYSO AgeAYSO EXTRA Team

Eligibility

7 Too young8 U9, U109 U10, U11

10 U11, U1211 U12, U1312 U13, U1413 U1414 Too old

No exceptions to these age divisions will be approved.

AYSO EXTRA2015 Changes

(changes approved by NBOD)• Addition of coach to Team Selection Committee

• Coach DOES NOT have veto power• No change to tryout process• Coach may not be an Evaluator

• Clarification of timeliness when contacting players after tryouts

• All players must be notified promptly after tryouts end• Players not selected must be notified within seven (7)

days after team is announced

AYSO EXTRA2015 Changes

• Preseason tournament requirements• Coach and Player ID cards required• No Guest Players from Core program

• Section 10 EXTRA Championship• Sun., Nov. 15 at Kern County Soccer Fields• Top 4 finishers from league season

AYSO EXTRAKey Dates

• April 4 – Region Application Form due • Approved by AD (signature)• E-mail pdf file to S10 EPC (S10epc@gmail.com )

• June 15 – Team Roster, League Fee & deposit deadline • Roster approved by AD• Send signed eAYSO roster, listing two fully trained &

certified coaches along with one check per Region to S10 EXTRA Registrar, 12954 View Mesa St., Moorpark, CA 93021 (Lisa Viescas – ItsLisaV@aol.com )

• League Fees – U9/10 = $75, U11/12 = $90, U13/14 = $110• Deposit remains $325, partial refund dates remain the same

AYSO EXTRAKey Dates

• July 11 – Field Availability Form due• Email Word file to S10 EPC

•August 1 – draft schedule sent to Regions•August 15 – fields and game times due

• Email Excel file to S10 EPC• Fill in Excel file sent out, please don’t submit in

another format•August 29 – final schedule posted on website

AYSO EXTRACalendar

• September 12 – Opening Day• November 7 – Closing Day

• Last date league games will be scheduled• November 15 – Section 10 EXTRA Championship,

Kern County Soccer Fields (4 teams per division)• If weather cancellations force make-up games after

Nov. 8, the standings at end of play on Nov. 8 will determine 4 teams)

• March 19-20, 2016 – State Games (Western States Championship) hosted by Section 1, site TBD

AYSO Challenge Rollout

Joe FrancoS10 Challenge Coordinator

An introduction to AYSO Challenge

• Where did it all begin?

• Why AYSO Challenge?

• Who is Who?

• What’s Required? First Steps to starting up the program

• Volunteerism

• Finances

• IS IT WORKING???

Who is the madman behind AYSO Challenge?

Circa 1979

Circa 2004Commish, circa 2013

Since 2008

Who’s reallybehind AYSO Challenge?

Why is the time right for AYSO Challenge?

• Player development – Not just about Ws• Affordable progressive play• Volunteer Retention• A club model for AYSO – Not to battle local

clubs• Meeting today’s youth sports needs

How is AYSO Challenge different?

• Not your “typical AYSO OR Club program”• AYSO Philosophies• Experienced – and dedicated – volunteer

coaches• Money is not a driver – No cattle calls• No hidden fees• Fair and open tryouts• All-volunteer and managed at the local level

AYSO ChallengeStarting a Program

• AYSO – National all-volunteer organization for youth soccer

• Sponsor of AYSO Challenge

• Cal South –Southern California organization for youth & adult club soccer

• Player registration, referees & administration.

• Coast Soccer League – a gaming circuit • Offers progressive levels of play, bronze, silver,

gold, etc.

No. 1: Know Who is Who

AYSO ChallengeFirst Steps

AYSO Structure• Open to “approved” Section 10 Areas• Managed at the Region level

• Some Challenge programs may be run at an Area level

• Operates under Area oversight• Area Challenge Director• Regional Challenge Coordinators• Supplemental guidelines

• Section 10 acts in advisory role

AYSO ChallengeFirst Steps

Cal South•Key administrators

• Registrar – Cal South trained• Club President / Area Challenge Director• Region Challenge Coordinator

•Risk Management•Field insurance

AYSO ChallengeFirst Steps

Coast Soccer League•Team Registration

• Applications due May 15

•Field permits & Scheduling•Team/Coach/Manager certifications•Risk Management

• Volunteer background check

•Area-designated Liaison

AYSO ChallengeFirst Steps

Area & Region•Appropriate staffing (Area/Regional)•Team Eligibility•Ensure compliance•Team, Coach and Player management•Tryouts, Registration, Postseason•Volunteerism

AYSO ChallengeFirst Steps

Volunteerism “Give Back”• A team is more than just players and coaches.• Challenge is built on the premise that our players and

volunteers remain connected to the region• Teams must “give back” to enhance overall Region

experience– Referee for the region– Field Set up & breakdown– Field Monitoring – Picture day– Registration assistance– Uniform distribution– Become a board member

AYSO ChallengeFirst Steps

Setting FeesExample - Valencia United Fall 2015: $425Expenses that factor into registration fees

• Field Permits • AYSO player registration• Cal South player registration• Coast League team admission • Professional training (optional)• Uniform (optional upgrade)• Picture package• State Cup tournament (optional)• Contracted fees & marketing

Is AYSO Challengeit Working?

Team RetentionYEAR # OF TEAMS LOST DIVISIONSMY2012 4 Extra U13, U14, U15*, U16 Girls

U14G Extra League Cup FinalistU15 Extra League Cup Finalist and had won League Cup prior two years U16G had won Extra League titleCoach was Region 678 EPC and National RefAYSO National Referee Instructor5 Board members were among this group

MY2013 3 Extra U11 and U12 Girls U11 Boys*U11 Boys - State ChampionU10 Girls - 3rd in StateU11 Girls - won West Extra Division3 board members were among this group

MY 2014 Added 1 ChallengeRetained 3 Extra

teams

U16 team that left in 2012, returns as Silver Elite U13B State Champion Extra retunrsU12B League Cup Finalist returnsU15G Extra is able to continue as team (Extra U15/16 Circuit droppedWe are fielding in Extra:U9 & U10, plus U11B, U13 and U14G

MY 2015 Lost 7 Teams(to Challenge)

U10-U12B and U15B and U11-U12G moved to Challenge. U10 All-Stars are moving to ChallengeU10B Won league cup, UndefeatedU12B Won Leauge Cup, UnbeatenWe are fielding in Extra:U9 & U10, plus U11B, U13 and U14G

Is AYSO Challengeit Working?

2015 Tryouts

63%

4%

11%

14% 8%

AYSO Players returningAYSO 678 Core NEWAYSO Regions OtherClubClub from AYSO

Is AYSO Challengeit Working?

Volunteerism

Is AYSO Challengeit Working?

Results

Is AYSO Challengeit Working?

Results

For 2014

• 76-31-16 Club Record – 10 teams (Region 678 & 46)

• (3) Coast Soccer League Champions

• (3) 2nd place in CSL

• (2) 3rd Place in CSL

• (1) Reached Quarterfinals of State Cup (3rd place in league)

For 2015

• 18 Teams (Region 678 & 46)

• 1 Gold team U19 & at least 3 Silver

AYSO Challenge:Where to get info

• Joe Franco, Section Challenge Director clubsoccer@ayso678.org Cell: 661-210-6942 Home: 661-210-6942

• Region 678 Valencia United Challenge web site :ayso678.org/club

• Section 10S Challenge Program aysoclub.org

• CalSouth:www.calsouth.com

• Coast Soccer Leaguewww.coastsoccer.com

Backup Slides

Considerations

EXTRA vs Challenge• Geography (isolated Regions)

• EXTRA – would require an Area EXTRA gaming circuit• Challenge – play in an existing club gaming circuit

• Number of teams• EXTRA – all teams play half their games at Region fields• Challenge – if fewer than 5 or 6 teams, Coast Soccer

League won’t schedule at Region fields • Field Scheduling

• EXTRA – draft schedule August 1st

• Challenge – schedule available late August

Considerations

EXTRA vs Challenge• Strength of Teams

• EXTRA – all teams play at same competitive level• Challenge – strong teams have opportunity to advance to

higher competitive level in subsequent years• Field Availability

• EXTRA – U11/U12 play on smaller sized field• Challenge – U11/U12 play on full size field

• Referees• EXTRA – Region provided, appropriate badge level• Challenge – paid referees

Considerations

EXTRA vs Challenge•Roster Size (talent pool)

• EXTRA – U11/U12: 11-12; U13/U14: 14-15• Challenge – U11/U12: up to 15; U13/U14: up to 18

•U10 EXTRA U11 Challenge• Roster size expands by 4-6 players• 7 v 7 to 11 v 11• Field size doubles

•Questions???