What is EXTRA: A COMPETITIVE PROGRESSIVE PLAYER PROGRAM - designed for players who have the interest, skills, abilities, and commitment to enhance their soccer experience while retaining the spirit of AYSO.

AYSO Region 214 is offering a Side-by-Side EXTRA™ Program which will run from August through February - including a regular season, league playoffs and tournaments.  Selected EXTRA™ players are NOT eligible for the Core Fall Season, All-Stars nor can be registered on a Club Soccer Roster.

EXTRA™ Program games will be played on Saturdays and/or Sundays throughout AYSO Section 1.  Approximately half of the games will be played on Region 214 fields and the remainder throughout AYSO Section 1 (primarily Los Angeles County).  All players are guaranteed to play at least 50% of each game in regular season play.

Program Expectations

1. Player Development
2. Parent and Player Commitment
1. Attendance at 2 practices a week
2. Attendance at games
3. Commitment to tournaments
4. Parent Volunteer Commitment (10 Hours per family and will take the AYSO Safe Haven, Concussion Training and the appropriate certification courses for the selected volunteer position)

What it takes to form an EXTRA Team

1. Head Coach with appropriate certifications
2. Assistant Coach with appropriate certifications
3. Referees (4+) with the appropriate certifications
1. Each referee commits to a minimum number Total Games and badge upgrade
1. - Region 214 Core (8 games minimum)
2. - EXTRA Tournament matches
4. Team Manager
5. Tournament Team Manager

Cost

1. AYSO National Membership Fee
2. AYSO Region 214 Fall Registration Fee
3. AYSO Region 214 EXTRA Fee (TBD) (which will be paid completely by July 1)
1. (2) Full Uniforms
2. Backpack
3. Team apparel and equipment
4. (2) Tournaments
5. Team Trainer
6. Administrative Costs (e.g., yearly tryouts, EXTRA program fees)

Please feel free to connect with our EXTRA Coordinator with any questions you may have.

Thank you,

Region 214 EXTRA Coordinator
[email protected]