We are pleased to announce the formation of a local AYSO Alliance Program. Our AYSO Area, which includes the Areas of McMinn and Meigs counties and surrounding areas will be one of the first location in Mcminn to offer the AYSO Alliance Program. This new program will complement the other AYSO programs by giving players, families and volunteers who want to remain within AYSO the opportunity to play at a different level and in different leagues.
What is AYSO Alliance?
AYSO Alliance is a new part of the AYSO Player Development program, Alliance is a highly competitive, tryout-based program for players/teams who want to play in both internal and external gaming circuits as members of both AYSO and US Youth Soccer or US Club Soccer. Alliance teams will be competing against local clubs in a more competitive environment.
The AYSO Alliance program is special for the following reasons:
• Club bylaws require that “Everyone Plays”.
• Teams are made up mostly of classmates and neighbors
• Teams play home games and practice on local fields.
• Teams depend on volunteers, creating a special team community that extends beyond the field.
• A Director of Coaching will support certified, high quality, volunteer coaches.
• Club and coaches recognize “whole person development” includes other equally important extracurricular activities.
• Club expects players and families to give back to the larger AYSO program and community as volunteers.
Who are the Alliance coaches?
Our coaches are a spectacular group, representing the best of AYSO philosophies and committed to developing their players and teams, each region will work independently in forming Alliance teams as well as coaches.
When and where do the AYSO Alliance teams play?
The season for AYSO Alliance teams normally lasts about ten months from February to December. Teams generally play between 40 and 50 games across the season. The number of games played and the length of the season vary by the team. Teams in the AYSO Alliance Program will play in 6-10 tournaments each year. Families and coaches collaborate to determine the tournaments in which each team participates.
How are players chosen for AYSO Alliance teams? AYSO ALLIANCE teams consist of players who are selected through open tryouts and who want to play at a more competitive level within AYSO. AYSO ALLIANCE teams represent the National Program in their local ALLIANCE circuit as well as in inter-state tournaments.
Players on AYSO Alliance teams participate in tryouts for the respective age divisions. Tryouts will align with the timing of tryouts for other local clubs.
PARTICIPATION
All players (10U and up) are encouraged to apply/try-out. With the switch to Alliance, players do not have to have played in the Fall program to play in the Alliance program. Although you may only participate in the same division that you participated in during the Fall Core program.
The number of teams formed in each division varies from year to year depending upon the number of players trying out and the number of certified Coaches available to coach. Alliance teams travel more than fall teams, as they could play teams from
A higher level of commitment is expected from both the players AND the parents. Alliance is for enthusiastic and motivated players, for the purposes of player development. A player is expected to regularly attend training sessions and games. Parents are also expected to participate in league organization, particularly in the running of the Concord Cup (mid May) to which Concord AYSO is a Host.
REGISTRATION
Interested players must register for tryouts on our Website click on My Account then follow process to pick the Alliance program.
FEES
The Spring 2024 Alliance Program Fee will be $300, which includes, among other costs, the AYSO Alliance fee, field rentals, referee fees and League fees. Additionally, families will need to purchase uniforms (est. $100/player) if not previously purchased, and contribute to team funds for tournaments and other incidental expenses. Players are expected to participate in several tournaments with the actual number based on the coach’s preference and scheduling requirements. You can expect to participate in anywhere from 3-6 tournaments. You should plan on an additional costs per player in tournament fees in addition to the Program Fee and uniforms. Additionally you will need to account for other incidental traveling costs such as gas, food, and lodging depending on the location of the tournament.
COACHINGIf you are interested in coaching an Alliance Team, Sign up on our Volunteer page under Alliance Program
TEAM MANAGERCollection of Team Funds - A receipt must be given to any parent that gives cash toward team costs.
Please remember although Alliance is more competitive it is still about the kids and run by volunteers.
For questions, Please email us at :
[email protected]