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