What is AYSO EXTRA?
Walnut AYSO 624 EXTRA Program The Walnut AYSO EXTRA Program is a PROGRESSIVE PLAYER PROGRAM designed for the players who have the interest, skills and abilities, and want to enhance their experience and individual growth through soccer while retaining the spirit of the organization membership in AYSO. EXTRA is not designed to overshadow or harm the standard primary program. Rather, the goal is strengthen AYSO by recruiting players and volunteers through providing more competitive play the AYSO way - all EXTRA programs embrace the Six Philosophies of AYSO
Coach Applications
Coaches that are interested in coaching an EXTRA team need to complete an application for the upcoming season.
For more information, please send an e-mail to [email protected]
EXTRA Tryouts
Tryouts will take place May 13th-20th (subject to change). Please attend BOTH sessions in your age group.
Team selection is not guaranteed, depending on team formation and coaches availability.
Players not making the team will be placed on Fall teams.
Registration
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Tryout Registration
Schedule
Girls U9 & U10 (birth year 2016/2015): Tue 5/14 & Thu 5/16; 5.30-6.45pm
Girls U11 & U12 (birth year 2014/2013): Tue 5/14 & Thu 5/16; 7.00-8.15pm
Boys U9 (birth year 2016): Wed 5/15 & Fri 5/17; 5.30-6.45pm
Boys U10 (birth year 2015): Mon 5/13 & Mon 5/20; 5.30-6.45pm
Boys U11 & U12 (birth year 2014/2013): Wed 5/15 & Fri 5/17: 7.00-8.15pm
Boys U13 (birth year 2012): Mon 5/13 & Mon 5/20; 7.00-8.15pm
EXTRA FAQ
How Does EXTRA Compare to Club?
Both AYSO EXTRA and Club are competitive soccer programs targeting players that have a stronger desire and ability to play the great game of soccer. However, AYSO EXTRA, focuses on the development of the players in a competitive environment that adheres to the core philosophies of AYSO. All players in the AYSO EXTRA program will play at least 50% of every game.
What is the Quality of Coaching/Training in the EXTRA Program?
All EXTRA coaches possess, or are working towards their Intermediate or advanced level coaching certifications. In addition, professional trainers might also be invited to work with the teams/players to further develop and enhance their skills. The Region will also host goalkeeper training to develop the depth and quality of goalkeeper play.
How Many Tournaments do EXTRA Teams Participate In?
There is no limit, but most teams play between 6-8 tournaments in Spring from January through June. Some EXTRA teams may choose to play fall tournaments as well.
What is the Season Game Schedule Like for EXTRA?
The game schedule is very similar to that of teams in the regular program with 10 games per season, usually on Saturdays, sometimes on Sundays. The only difference is that EXTRA teams play half of their games in Walnut, and the other half in regions in Greater Los Angeles (associated with AYSO Sections 1, 10, and 11).
When are the Tryouts for EXTRA?
Tryouts happen once a year for EXTRA, This year they will be in May.
Can players participate in EXTRA and Club Soccer?
Your child may be selected with the expectation that he or she will NOT participate in a Club program while playing in the Extra season, because the two programs require such high levels of commitment that a player on both a Club and an Extra team probably cannot satisfy his or her obligations to both teams. A player who joins a Club after being selected to participate on an Extra team should expect to lose his or her place on the Extra team.
For additional information, you are encouraged to you check the web site daily at www.ayso624.org.