The 5U-Schoolyard program allows players to discover the game for themselves, while also giving the parents a foundation to build and grow into future AYSO coaches, referees, and administrators. The objective of the AYSO 5U-Schoolyard program is to provide young players and their parents with a "pressure free" introduction to the game of soccer. This is not to be considered a coaching program but is designed to expose kids to soccer. The two goals of this program are to allow the players to enjoy the activities and to let the game be the teacher. There is no post season at this age level; however, each player receives a participation trophy at the end of the season. The program is run with the assistance of
UK International.
Girls 5U Program Manager - Nicole Vernotico (
[email protected])
Boys 5U Program Manager - Mike Vernotico (
[email protected])
| Season Length |
The season runs for 6 to 8 weeks. |
| Time Commitment |
Weekly time commitment is approximately 60 minutes, including 30 Minutes of group warmup followed by a 30 minute game supervised by a team coach. Held on Saturdays. |
| Equipment |
Each player will be given a uniform which consists of a jersey, shorts and socks. The player must provide soccer cleats, shin-guards and a size 3 soccer ball. |
| Certification Required |
All volunteers must be registered AYSO Volunteers.
Coach - 6U Coach Cert, Safe Haven Cert., CDC Concussion Awareness Cert., and Cardiac Arrest Awareness |
| Game Format |
The game is played on a small field in a 3 vs. 3 format with no goal keeper. The team coaches act as the referee to keep the game safe and fun. Parents are encouraged to cheer and not coach; let the game be the coach. |
| Team Formation |
The teams are formed with the intent of allowing the children to play with their friends and other children from their school. Please place special requests on the registration form. We try very hard to meet all requests. |
| Weekly time commitment is approximately 60 minutes, including 30 Minutes of group warmup followed by a 30 minute game supervised by a team coach. Held on Saturdays. |
| Weekly time commitment is approximately 60 minutes, including 30 Minutes of group warmup followed by a 30 minute game supervised by a team coach. Held on Saturdays. |
| Weekly time commitment is approximately 60 minutes, including 30 Minutes of group warmup followed by a 30 minute game supervised by a team coach. Held on Saturdays. |
| Weekly time commitment is approximately 60 minutes, including 30 Minutes of group warmup followed by a 30 minute game supervised by a team coach. Held on Saturdays. |
| The game is played on a small field in a 3 vs. 3 format with no goal keeper. The team coaches act as the referee to keep the game safe and fun. Parents are encouraged to cheer and not coach; let the game be the coach. |
| The game is played on a small field in a 3 vs. 3 format with no goal keeper. The team coaches act as the referee to keep the game safe and fun. Parents are encouraged to cheer and not coach; let the game be the coach. |
| The game is played on a small field in a 3 vs. 3 format with no goal keeper. The team coaches act as the referee to keep the game safe and fun. Parents are encouraged to cheer and not coach; let the game be the coach. |
| The game is played on a small field in a 3 vs. 3 format with no goal keeper. The team coaches act as the referee to keep the game safe and fun. Parents are encouraged to cheer and not coach; let the game be the coach. |
| The game is played on a small field in a 3 vs. 3 format with no goal keeper. The team coaches act as the referee to keep the game safe and fun. Parents are encouraged to cheer and not coach; let the game be the coach. |
AYSO Region 84