EXTRA
EXTRA is a program that offers organized soccer for players who want to play at a more competitive level. For those who want to play harder and still be a part of AYSO, EXTRA is perfect.
EXTRA is designed to enhance each player's experience and individual growth through the game of soccer while retaining the spirit, organization and six philosophies of AYSO:
- Everyone Players
- Balanced Teams
- Open Registration
- Positive Coaching
- Good Sportsmanship
- Player Development
EXTRA gives athletes whose interests and abilities lead them to a more progressive soccer experience. You can feel secure knowing your child is part of a trusted organization and will be given fair playing time.
AYSO’s core philosophies are still in place: everyone on the team plays at least 50 percent of each game; selection to teams is based on open and fair evaluations; and the teams are chosen to create a competitive balance.
EXTRA players will be encouraged to play concurrently on a Core team. For 10U players, this can be a lot of soccer. Parents, you know your child. We do allow some to play EXTRA Play only. Please talk with your EXTRA coach and the board.
Who do the teams play?
Players participating in this program will compete against other AYSO EXTRA teams within the Wasatch Front Area (Brigham City to Farmington).
How long is the season?
The EXTRA program will begin and follow closely to the primary season of play. Depending on the number of teams playing in the program will determine how many games are played (16 to 24 games per year).
Who is coaching?
The volunteer coaches for this program have been selected based on their training, experience and other qualifications. Professional Trainers are used when requested by team.
How are teams selected?
Participation in EXTRA will be determined by tryouts. A selection committee will choose players. The coach is a member of the advisory council to the selection committee. Potential players must tryout and be selected to play on an EXTRA team each year. These teams stay together for the entire year. We will form at least one team per division and gender, depending on the number of players that tryout.
Tryout information?
At tryouts please wear soccer attire, shin guards and bring the appropriate size soccer ball and water.
Number of players per team?
EXTRA allows each region to provide a team for each age level. Same rules for playing up a division will apply as the regular primary seasons. Roster size and number of players on the field will be the same as the AYSO core program. All players will have to have player cards signed by the Regional Commissioner in order to participate.
THERE ARE NO SUBSTITUTIONS TO THOSE ON THE ROSTER...