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 Fall 2020 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 will only be registered on an EXTRA™ team which participates in a season running from September through February, including a regular season, competitive 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 nor a soccer club roster simultaneously due to EXTRA™ Program games will be played on Saturdays and/or Sundays throughout AYSO Section 1, with approximately half of the games on Region 60 fields and the remainder throughout AYSO Section 1 West cities.

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. One will be led by their coach and one by a dedicated EXTRA™ soccer skills trainer.

Player Selection

We are seeking players for the following Divisions;

● 20## Girls - to be determined

● 20## Boys - to be determined

Players must register in the AYSO Region 60 EXTRA™ Tryout through AYSO60.org and pay.

Players must register for the Regular AYSO Region 60 CORE Fall Program.

Players are selected for Region 60’s EXTRA™ Program team based on evaluations by impartial evaluators at standardized tryouts.  Full participation in at least one tryout session is a requirement for selection, although multiple attendances may give players an advantage.

Player selection Q&A

Q1: What is the player evaluation process?
A1: Players are selected for Region 60’s EXTRA™ Program team based on evaluations by impartial evaluators at standardized tryouts.  Full participation in at least one tryout session is a requirement for selection, although multiple attendances may give players an advantage.  Evaluation sessions include:

● Impartial and outside evaluators that are experienced Advanced Coaches

● A variety of standardized drills and scoring

● Use of bib #s instead of names during rating.

Q2: How are players selected?
A2: The player evaluations will determine the initial player candidates for each team. Player candidates will be invited to participate in practices and tournaments for continued evaluation until final team roster is selected at the end of June. In addition, families must meet the volunteer commitments during this time. Final selections will be made by the Selection Committee.  Coaches are not involved with the final team selection.

Q3: When will parents be notified if their player made the team?
A3: Parents will be notified if their child was selected for the initial player candidate pool by the end of April. Parents will be notified if their child was selected to the final team by the end of June.

Q4: What happens if they don’t make the team?
A4: Players will participate in AYSO Region 60 Fall Core program as they will already have registered and paid for the Fall Season.

Q5: What if my player is already involved with another club/sports team?
A5: EXTRA™ participation requires EXTRA™ commitment. Cannot be on another youth sports team, including soccer and other sports. This is done to avoid overuse injuries, and align with US Soccer Organization development guidelines.