The American Youth Soccer Organization is the oldest national youth soccer program in the United States and a nonprofit. Our mission is to develop and deliver quality youth soccer programs throughout the country which promote a fun, family environment built on the foundation of our Six Philosophies.
AYSO offers a variety of programs for all ages and skill levels. Players follow a player development pathway that starts with Playground and Schoolyard, and then moves on to Fall Core, Alliance, and ultimately Mt. Diablo Mustang Soccer.
All of our programs follow the AYSO 6 philosophies:
- Everyone Plays
- Balanced Teams
- Open Registration
- Positive Coaching
- Good Sportsmanship
- Player Development
Program Descriptions
Playground: This program is for our youngest athletes aged 3 years old. It is specifically tailored to focus on fine motor skills and body mechanics using soccer related activities. Playground sessions are once a week during the Fall.
Schoolyard: The Schoolyard program introduces players 4 years of age to soccer and focuses on developing the basic techniques in a fun, relaxed environment. This program has once-a-week sessions on Sundays during the Fall where players participate in skill building soccer related activities, and then finish with a fun scrimmage-like game. No teams are formed and the sessions are coed.
Fall Core: This is our main program spanning age groups 6U to 19U. Registration opens in April. Teams are formed in mid-July based on birth year, with practices starting in August and games starting in September and running through mid-November. Learn more
Alliance: Registration for the Alliance tryouts takes place in mid to late November and season runs from November to May. Learn more
19U Co-ed Spring Program: The program will meet Saturdays from March 1 - May 1 for games. PHMSA is working with Concord, MDSA, and Benicia teams to provide a shorter, less formal season with a focus on fun, friendly play, and player development in a fully recreational environment.
Mt. Diablo Mustang Soccer: Mt Diablo Mustang Soccer offers competitive youth soccer with USSF qualified coaches for affordable competitive fees. Teams play in the Norcal Premier Soccer leagues. Year-round and fall-only programs are available. Learn more
AYSO Adult Soccer: The newest program to PHMSA, AYSO Adult Soccer offers a place for adults to play soccer in a fun, safe, and friendly environment. This program will be officially rolling out in the near future.
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