What is AYSO Extra?
AYSO Extra is a competitive, year-round soccer program designed to provide a more challenging level of play for those players who possess the appropriate interest, skills and abilities. The objectives of the Extra program are to enhance each player’s experience and individual growth through the game of soccer, while retaining the spirit, organization, and philosophies of AYSO. The sixth philosophy of AYSO, Player Development, is a primary focus of the AYSO Extra program. Extra teams are formed by each region in Area 10E (along with teams from other Areas). The Extra teams play against each other during the Fall soccer season (10 – 14 games), with playoffs held at season’s end, as well as in various Tournaments and other competitions throughout the off-season.
Benefits of Playing on an AYSO Extra Team:
- Professional Trainers and Player Development: Each Extra team’s registration fees includes access to professional trainers throughout the regular season to help our players develop technical skills, tactical abilities and fitness levels that set a clear path toward achieving realistic goals and realizing potential, while having fun and learning the game of soccer. Registration fees also include home and away uniforms.
- Year-Round Play: In addition to Fall season league-play against other Area Extra programs, Extra teams continue to train and compete during the Spring & Summer off-season.
- Small sided games: Fewer players on the field (U9 & U10 play 7 v 7; U11 & U12 play 9 v 9) allows for greater touches on the ball for all players involved.
- Everyone Plays: All players play ¾ of the game.
- Positive Coaching: All coaches must be certified and experienced, as well as positive, instructive and encouraging with the players.
- Coach Mentoring: Extra Coaches have access to coordinate practice-session plans with Professional Trainers, as well as receive guidance and support not only from our dedicated Extra Coach Mentors, but from fellow Extra Coaches as well.
- Well-Trained, Quality Referees: Referee teams are mindful of player safety and love of the game.
- Feeder Program for Moorpark United FC Club Teams: The EXTRA program serves to develop and prepare our Teams and Players for the challenges and excitement of playing on the Moorpark United FC Club Team.