1. AYSO EXTRATM PROGRAM

2. Agenda Program overview Governance Concept
Player and Coach Eligibility
Try Outs
Team Forming & How it works
Tournaments
Uniforms
Fees
Questions

3. EXTRATM Program EXTRATM Program Director, Abigail Lenzneror
A PROGRESSIVE PLAYER PROGRAM designed to provide a more challenging level of soccer for AYSO players who have the interest, skills and abilities.
Retains the spirit and philosophies of AYSO
EXTRATM does not overshadow or harm the standard primary program – Everyone Plays
Provides more competitive play the AYSO way
EXTRATM is a program that offers organized soccer for players who want to play at a more competitive level
Full Year Program, October 2017 – July 2018

4. EXTRATM 498 Region 498 will run EXTRATM Concurrent program
Must play on a Fall primary season or AYSO Indoor Season
Run as year long program – October July 2018
Selection for team by open Try Outs (Minimum of 3)
Self funding
Enhanced coach requirements- Both Head and Assistant Coach requirements
10U: 12U Coach
12U: Intermediate Coach
14U: Advanced Coach
16U: Advanced Coach
19U: Advanced Coach
For 10U and up age divisions ONLY
Single age divisions, if appropriate
EXTRATM is optional, some age divisions may not have a team
Depends on availability of coaches
8U players cannot play up – No exception
Required by
1 May 2018

5. Governance Jurisdictional Authority: Region Commissioner
Organizational control: EXTRATM Committee
Chair: Abigail Lenzner
Members: Simon King
Dean Thomas
Peter Lenzner
Treasurer: Chris Ford

6. Concept Fall Season: Concurrent with Primary teams (Starts 1 October)
Enter 1 non-AYSO tournament (Target November/December)
Train once per week (does not interfere with Core program, including Section and State Tournament)
Winter Season: Recommend players play AYSO Indoor program
Continue training 1-2 times per week
Spring Season: Side-by-Side with Primary teams
Enter 3 non-AYSO tournaments
Engage in local Friendly games
Train 2-3 times per week
Post Season: (teams can enter additional tournaments in July if desired)
Train 2-5 times per week
Friendly games
Enter AYSO Section 5 Games (1st weekend in Jun 2018, Charlotte, NC)

7. Players Player eligibility
Meet the AYSO age requirements for Division playing in
8U player CANNOT play up to be on an EXTRATM team
Does not have to be registered for Fall to Try Out
But MUST register and participate in Indoor.
Playing up is by exception – Committee Approval required
Coach not parent will request to EXTRA Committee for approval.
NOTE: Players need to register to tryout for EXTRA at AYSO498.org

8. Coaches
Coach eligibility
Standard coach requirements (MY2017 registered, Concussion Awareness, Safe Haven 2012)
Active in Region’s primary program (Coach, referee, management role)
Be in good standing with the Region
Recommended by the Region 498 EXTRA Committee and
Be approved by the Regional Commissioner
Coach training certifications for EXTRATM
10U Division: U-12 Coach
12U Division : Intermediate Coach
14U Division : Advanced Coach
16U Division : Advanced Coach
19U Division : Advanced Coach
To apply to coach EXTRATM
Need applications to coach by 24 September
Coaches please volunteer to coach EXTRA on BS so Board can evaluate/approve
Required by
1 May 2018

9. Coaches
Coach responsibilities:
Arrange and run at least 3 open Try Outs; published to entire division
Evaluate and select players; open feedback
Players should be entered into Blue Sombrero
Conduct training sessions
Arrange for Player and Coach ID cards; photo required (after team selection)
See EXTRA Coordinator for assistance
Prepare Team Rosters for tournaments; print out from BS
Obtain approval to enter tournaments;
Coaches will register teams for tournaments, notify Coordinator to make/facilitate payment.
Arrange friendly games, as necessary; approval required
If you need Referees; Ref Admin can help, use Scheduler for fields.
Normally entered in Sportac.us

10. Try Outs Coach(es) for age division approved
Coach(es) arrange Try Out dates
One set of Try Outs for each Division
EXTRA Committee may appoint Lead Coach for Try Outs
Request fields from EXTRA Coordinator
Player eligibility to Try out
Fall or Indoor 2017 Registration Player Form (Indoor registration is Open 1 October)
Format of Try Out is coach’s decision
Recommend Small Sided Games
Basic skills assessments

11. Team Forming
Notify players not selected within 1 week from last division Try Out
Teams should have maximum number of players allowed by AYSO Rules and Regulations for the Age Division
If more than one team in an age division, teams will form an A & B Team over balancing the two teams. If we have enough players in a division it would be preferred to, for example set up a 11U & 12U team.
Most tournaments including Section have more than one level per division. (i.e Section 5, EXTRA & Core) Non AYSO tournaments usually have a Silver or Developmental and Gold Competitive levels divisions.
Age Divisions may opt for single age Divisions, but must notify EXTRA Director (i.e 11U, 13U, 15U etc.)

12. Uniforms EXTRA will use existing Uniform
Add the EXTRATM logo to uniform on left sleeve
No additional uniform cost
10U & 12U will have to purchase red and blue socks. (We will provide cost later. Under $15)

13. Fees EXTRATM fees in addition to other AYSO fees
Full year - $280 (+ socks for 10 & 12U)
Includes all tournament/league fees +uniform + admin
Non-AYSO Tournaments (4)
AYSO Section 5 Tournament
Charlotte, North Carolina (travel not included)
Travel on a Thursday, return Sunday, 3 nights.
AYSO will coordinate Blocks of rooms for tournament
Uniform: TBD additional cost 10 & 12U (socks only, under $15)
Small Admin fees
Full year fees will be due prior to team participation
Region 498 refund policy applies to EXTRA Program

14. Thank you for your time
Questions?