EXTRA
What is AYSO EXTRA/FLEX?
The AYSO Extra/Flex program provides a more challenging and competitive level of play for those players who possess the appropriate interest, skills, and abilities. The program is geared toward an affordable and competitive soccer experience aimed at developing players for that may have an interest in playing for their high school or a gold level club team.
EXTRA is designed to enhance each player's experience and individual growth through the game of soccer while retaining the spirit and organization of AYSO.
The program includes current U8 up to U13 players who are selected by way of a tryout process that evaluates fundamental soccer skills, which include:
Defending • Attacking • Speed • Ball Control • Game Knowledge • Attitude
PLAYER/PARENT COMMITMENT
All players will be asked to declare their commitment level to the program and that will also be a factor in final player selection. Club soccer players active on a club team are not allowed to participate in this program due to AYSO EXTRA Program National Guidelines.
SEASON LENGTH
The Extra/Flex Teams will begin their practices for the Fall season on August 1 and the season will run until mid-December.
COST OF PROGRAM
The Registration Fee for AYSO Extra is the same as the Fall Primary Program (approx. $135), plus an additional fee for custom Under Armour uniforms, the exclusive EXTRA camp with Aliso Niguel High School Head Coach Randy Dodge and any tournament fees.
PLAYING CIRCUIT
Our EXTRA program is administered at the AREA and SECTION levels with a gaming circuit that includes AYSO AREA’s K, L and Q. (Huntington Beach to San Clemente) In the lower age divisions, games typically take place in South Orange County (Lake Forest, Laguna Hills, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita). Teams in the upper age divisions (U12 and above) may travel to North Orange County cities such as Yorba Linda or Huntington Beach.
REGION 889 COACHING STAFF
All Region 889 coaches have gone through advanced training with certification levels above the age group they are coaching.
The Region also includes support from experienced trainers throughout the season that have a goal to improve the individual soccer skills of all players.
SUMMARY BENEFITS OF PROGRAM
The benefits of the Extra program include:
- Advanced competition of play amongst teams in Orange County
- Lower cost compared to Club programs
- Coaching certification equivalent to Club
- Coaching and team continuity
- Tournaments, camps, and clinics
- Local neighborhood/community field use
For questions, please contact Bob Soza.
Bob Soza
AYSO Region 889
EXTRA/FLEX Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Team Announcement - Friday, May 20
Practice Officially Begins – August 1