| American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) |
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12501 S. Isis Avenue
Hawthorne, CA 90250
Phone: 800-872-2976
310-643-6455
Fax: 310-643-5310 |
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| Executive Director: Richard A. Smith |
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| Founded in 1964, the AYSO is a national association affiliated with U.S. Soccer and operates soccer programs with more than 650,000 children participating throughout the U.S. and the U.S. Virgin Islands. AYSO operates programs so young people can learn to develop a positive self-image, self confidence and other character traits through their interest and participation in the sport. |
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| AYSO’s success has been based on the philosophies of "Everyone Plays" and "Balanced Teams," ideas originated more than 40 years ago by founder Hans F.W. Stierle. AYSO requires every player to play at least half of every game and that individual teams are balanced every year to assure fair play. Other AYSO tenets include open registration, positive coaching and good sportsmanship. |
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| AYSO is a volunteer-driven organization of more than 260,000 parents and friends who serve as coaches, referees and team administrators. Full-time staff of approximately 60 individuals administer AYSO from the organization’s National Support Center in Hawthorne, Calif. |
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| Official Site: www.soccer.org |
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U.S. Soccer Affiliates 
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