Welcome to the Anderson Youth Soccer League
Dear League Members and Guests,
Welcome! Lets Kick Off another great Spring season! Good Luck Players!
The Anderson Youth Soccer League (AYSL) is proud to have provided the “AYSL Soccer Experience” to all its players, and those countless family members on the sidelines.
This year, we are again extremely excited about the direction of our league and the future ahead of us. When we continue to offer our members the quality coaches, referees, volunteer leadership, fields and sponsors, we deliver an experience that sets the bar high for youth soccer. From our League sponsored training sessions for players, coaches, and referees to our commitment to our community, AYSL provides a wonderful experience of the game.
AYSL prides itself on offering youth soccer and providing the opportunity for players to advance their skill, respect, and love for the game to the level that is best for them. True to our mission, we are dedicated to our youth and setting an atmosphere where through the soccer experience we help young people learn “life lessons” and positive character traits that will help them become successful throughout their lives.
On behalf of AYSL, I look forward to your involvement in our premier organization as a player, referee, family supporter, League sponsor or volunteer.
To a great Spring 2012 season, welcome!
James Crandall
President
Anderson Youth Soccer League
ayslpresident@gmail.com
Organization
The Anderson Youth Soccer League (AYSL) is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization that is devoted to promoting the game of soccer in all age brackets, and provide five divisions of play depending on the age of the player: Recreational, Recreation Plus, Recreational League, Competitive League and TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer). We are affiliated with California Youth Soccer Association (CYSA), the US Youth Soccer Association (USYSA), which in turn is affiliated with FIFA.
Our belief is that solid, committed players who benefit from positive coaching, an atmosphere of respect and teamwork, and strong parent support will ultimately result in a winning program. It is our belief that with strong commitments from our players and parents our league will continue to develop and grow. The AYSL Development Plan covers the following areas:
• Structured program for player development
• Evaluation of players within your league
• Coach Education
• Parent Education
• Recruitment of players and coaches
The following are important elements of the Long Term Development Model:
Age Group & Soccer Age - Players are typically organized by chronological age, however it is essential to consider their soccer age (soccer competence). This is generally regarded as ranging from /- 2 years of the chronological age.
Player & Coach Assessment - Often it is assumed that players and coaches have attained the skills and knowledge to progress to the next level or age group. Regular assessment with developmental objectives is extremely important in ensuring that players and coaches receive the correct level of instruction and support.
Developmental Focus – The long term development model identifies 5 areas for player development – technical, tactical, social, psychological and physical. Coaching plans should clearly incorporate all 5, with a change in emphasis at each stage.
Coaching Time - The level of coaching exposure players receive correlates significantly to their success in soccer. The long term development model provides recommendations for minimum and maximum coaching hours at each stage of development. Equally important to the players’ development is the quality of coaching.
Training Format - Small sided game formats are extremely effective in developing ball skill and game awareness, as players have increased opportunity to have contact with the ball. In stages 4 and 5 the training format enables coaches to introduce small sided games and phases of play, without the pressures of 11 v 11.
Players Per Session - To determine the appropriate number of players participating in a training session, a coach must consider the players’ stage of development (attentiveness, ability to follow instructions, etc.), organizational considerations, and the focus on individual and team play.
Specialist Training - As players progress through the developmental stages, the need to focus on specific aspects of the game increases. Position training such as goalkeeping becomes important at stage 3, and rotating players through positions is important in stages 1 to 3