Region 60 EXTRA™ Program

The AYSO EXTRA™ Program is an accelerated player development program, in which teams compete in more challenging leagues composed of AYSO Section 1 teams. EXTRA™ is designed for players who possess the appropriate interest, skills and abilities.  The program maintains the AYSO core values that include: Positive Coaching, Good Sportsmanship, Player Development, Everyone Plays, Balanced Teams, and Open Registration. We focus on developing strong soccer skills, teamwork, and fun. Additional information on the AYSO EXTRA™ program can be found at www.AYSO.org and at AYSO Section 1 West.

For the 2024-25 AYSO EXTRA™ Season, tryouts* will be offered in Region 60 for the following divisions:

* Tryouts in Divisions where there are not enough qualified players or appropriately trained volunteers may be cancelled.

In AYSO Region 60 EXTRA™ Program, an EXTRA™ player candidate will only be registered on an EXTRA™ team once it is confirmed that that team will participate in the upcoming season.  The EXTRA™ season typically runs from September through February (pool-play, league playoffs and tournaments).  EXTRA™ players are NOT eligible for the regular (a.k.a. CORE) fall season nor All-Stars, but can choose to participate in Spring Cup or Tournaments. Players cannot be on an AYSO Region 60 EXTRA™ roster while simultaneously participating in club soccer.  EXTRA™ Program games are expected to be played on Saturdays and/or Sundays throughout AYSO Section 1, with approximately half of the games on Region 60 fields and the other half played away at other participating Regions.

All players are guaranteed to play 50% of each game in regular season EXTRA™ play.

Players will participate in a minimum of two practice sessions a week on Region 60 fields, lead by either their team's coach or  by a dedicated EXTRA™ soccer skills trainer.