AYSO Extra Fall 2008
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Overview for Parents and Coaches

Extra teams play in a special Extra league coordinated by the Area Extra administrator (currently John van Steen, from Ossining). The teams consist of players drawn from the regular AYSO teams, players with better skills who are eager and willing to spend more time playing and learning about soccer. Games are normally held on Saturday afternoons and do not conflict with the regular AYSO games or practices. In addition, many teams participate in AYSO-sponsored as well as private soccer tournaments. All players in the AYSO Extra league must be signed up for and participating with a regular AYSO team. All teams are coached by a parent volunteer. In addition, each team has the opportunity for training on weekday nights with our PDO. Every player must pay an Extra fee that covers the costs of training and tournaments.  

Schedule. Extra games are scheduled on Saturday afternoons, with start times varying between 3:30 and 5:00. All regular team practices in the U10 and U12 divisions finish by 3:00 so every player can attend his/her practice with the regular team and then get to the Extra game on time.

Team Selection. Extra teams are selected at the coaches' discretion. Coaches should make every effort to consider all players and to solicit opinions from other coaches. If there are enough players and willing coaches, it is possible to organize two teams in the same age bracket.

Fees. Each Extra player must pay a fee of TBD per season (separate fee for Fall and Spring) to cover the costs of tournaments, pins/patches, coaching, and other expenses associated with the Extra program. Coaches should collect the checks and submit them to the treasurer.  Checks should be made payable to Irvington AYSO.

Eligibility. Players who do not attend Core practices and games regularly cannot play in AYSO Extra.  It is up to the Extra coaches to do the policing. Extra Coaches should maintain communication with the regular coaches.

Tournaments. Area AYSO sponsors 1-2 tournaments per season; in addition, there are several private tournaments (e.g. Wizard Of Oss, Ardsley) that Extra teams may enter.  The Extra Administrator will distribute tournament information to Extra Coaches as he receives it.  If an Extra Coach wishes to enter a tournament, he/she should contact the Extra Administrator who will coordinate the registration process and distribute any pins/patches that might be needed.

Referees. It is vital to recruit two or three certified referees for your team.  AYSO Extra tournaments require that each team bring two certified coaches.

Coach Certification. Extra head coaches must have an age appropriate AYSO Coaching Certificate (i.e., U-10 coaching certificate or higher if you are coaching a U-10 Extra Team).

Irvington AYSO Extra adheres to area guidelines. To see the official Area 3T (Westchester) guidelines, click here.