AYSO Gold

AYSO Gold is AYSO Region 1046’s Select Team program. AYSO Gold emphasizes player development in a positive learning environment under AYSO’s six core philosophies. AYSO Gold teams play competitively with teams across the Valley and beyond, against both Club teams and AYSO Allstar teams from other AYSO regions. Players are selected for teams through open tryouts held prior to each season.

Player Development

AYSO Gold emphasizes player development.

Teams are trained by certified coaches with planned practices.
Rosters are kept small to maximize learning opportunities and ensure players get as much field time as possible.
Each player is required to play at least half of each game.
AYSO emphasizes good sportsmanship from players, coaches, and parents.
Competitive games are scheduled to hone player’s skills.

Coaches and Referees

All AYSO Gold coaches are trained and certified (see coach bios below). All AYSO Gold matches are officiated by a certified referee crew. AYSO Gold, like our AYSO core program, is volunteer-run. Team parents contribute in various roles including team manager, treasurer, registrar, photographer, etc.

AYSO Gold Tryouts for the 2010-2011 Season

Each year, AYSO Gold 1046 players have the opportunity to tryout for the Gold team. Players are placed in the best environment for their individual development and are guaranteed a spot on either the Gold team or core development program. The Gold season runs from August 2010 through April 2011. Players who qualify for the Gold team will be notified as soon as possible after the tryouts.

Tryouts Schedule (U10, U11, U12, U13, U14, U16G, and U19G)

All tryouts will take place at Pecos Park. Players are strongly encouraged to attend all sessions.

Wednesday, April 286:00pm – 7:30pm

Sunday, May 2 12:00pm – 1:30pm

Saturday, May 8 8:00am – 9:30am

Instructions

- Download Tryout Form (PDF version / Word Version) and complete (forms will be available onsite)

- Bring soccer shoes, shin guards, sunscreen, and plenty of water

- Check in at the AYSO table at the field at least 15 minutes prior to tryouts

- Parents are encouraged to bring a chair and relax.

Gold teams practice 2-3 times per week and will begin in Fall 2010.

Age Group Grid for the 2010/2011 Season

AGE BORN BETWEEN:

U10 - 8/1/00 and 7/31/02

U11 - 8/1/99 and 7/31/00

U12 - 8/1/98 and 7/31/99

U13 - 8/1/97 and 7/31/98

U14 - 8/1/96 and 7/31/97

U16 - 8/1/94 and 7/31/96

U19 - 8/1/91 and 7/31/94

· Tryouts for U16 and U19 may held in late summer. Contact the respective coaches (below) for more information.

· Fall and Spring play will generally consist of both league play and tournament play against (a) other AYSO All-Star teams from other regions and (b) club teams from AYSA. Tournament weekends will be scheduled in advance so as not to interfere with scheduled games.

· Tryouts will be open to the public. Players that have participated in AYSO regular season play will be invited and encouraged to try out.

· All players will pay standard AYSO registration fees to cover insurance requirements, etc. Individual teams will cover additional expenses including uniforms and tournament fees.

· Each Gold team coach is responsible for scheduling and securing funding for the team.

· AYSO 1046 will attempt to secure volume/preferred pricing when possible.

· Each team will be responsible for upholding the AYSO philosophies of: (1) Everyone Plays by ensuring that all players play 1 half of each game, (2) Balanced teams/(3)open registration by holding open tryouts and scheduling competitive games, (4) Positive coaching/(5)positive sportsmanship by providing a positive environment, positive role models, and emphasizing good sportsmanship, and (6) Player development through trained and certified coaches, planned practices, and small roster sizes.

· Teams will decide on practice schedules and will be limited to a maximum of 3 practices per week.

· AYSO Team uniforms will be consistent across each division of AYSO Gold.

For more information, contact the 2010-2011 coaching staff:

U10B: Head Coach: Stuart Flynn, u10bGold@ayso1046.org

Asst. Coach: Ken Dean

U11B: Head Coach: Eric Glenn, u11bGold@ayso1046.org

U12B: Head Coach: Mark Lewowitz, u12bGold@ayso1046.org

Asst. Coach: Michael Flores

U13B: Head Coach: Mike Barone, u13bGold@ayso1046.org

Asst. Coach: Greg Bassett

U14B: Head Coach: Gordon Shockley, u14bGold@ayso1046.org

Asst. Coach: Brian Ingersoll