Welcome to the Anderson Youth Soccer League
Dear League Members and Guests,
First, thank you for a great 2009-2010 season! 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 2010-2011 season, welcome!
Don Coon
President
Anderson Youth Soccer League
(530) 524-6869
dlcoon2@aol.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