Purpose: AYSO EXTRA is designed to provide  more challenging level of play for those players who  possess the appropriate interest, skills and abilities and to enhance each player's experience and individual growth through the game of soccer. The goal of EXTRA is to strengthen AYSO by retaining players and volunteers in additional primary programs operated under the AYSO philosophies.

About the Program: EXTRA is committed to developing a world-class competitive soccer program that is focused on providing a more challenging environment and enhancing  the training and development for our more dedicated soccer enthusiast. All interested players will attend a try-out in the Fall and/or Spring each year, where they will be evaluated by an assessment team. Players who are chosen to participate, will be notified shortly after tryouts. Players who are not chosen, will be place on a core team in the Fall season. EXTRA teams compete against other EXTRA teams throughout Q, L, Z, K  and E as well as tournament play.

Parents and Players: Participation in the EXTRA program requires higher level of commitment from both parents and players. The EXTRA program demands more time and commitment and needs to be the player's primary sport commitment. Players who participate in the EXTRA program cannot play in another competitive soccer program (i.e. Club) or Core. Your attendance at all team functions (practices, games, tournament, and other events) is not only expected, but it is critical to a successful season.

Fall 2022-2023 Age Matrix

Extra Player Requirements

• New and returning players must tryout each year to be eligible for selection.

• Players must attend at least one of the scheduled tryouts to be eligible, players are
encouraged to attend both tryouts. Player evaluations are conducted by committee: Region Extra Coordinator, Coaches and First Touch Soccer.

• Players and parents understand that there is a One-Year commitment (if selected) from August 2022 - July 2023.

In order to streamline the whole payment process, the Region will require one payment instead of two to be collected in the Fall 2022 registration that will cover the 2022-2023 Extra calendar year from August 2022 thru July 2023.

Extra Player Fees per player:

Extra player fees are paid once a year and coincide with Fall registration.

2022-2023 Extra player fees cover the following: 

• Home and Away Custom uniforms, two pairs of performance socks $130
• 2 Practice jerseys $30
• Practice fields permits $45.50
• AYSO Section Extra fee $35
• Fall 2022 First Touch team training fee $110
• Spring 2023 First Touch team training fee $85

• Fall 2022 registration $160
• Spring 2023 registration $120
• AYSO Annual Membership fee $20
• Sports Connect Service fee $2.75
TOTAL: $738.25 per NEW player (RETURNING player will be minus the uniforms cost unless new size needs to be ordered)

Extra Tryouts for the 2022-2023 Season

Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your tryout for check-in process.

Location: GB Miller Elementary School 7751 Furman Rd, La Palma, CA 90623

Tryout #1 - Sunday, May 1st, 2022
9:00 - 10:00am, Girls and Boys U10 (2013 birth year)
10:00 - 11:00am, Girls and Boys U11 (2012 birth year)
11:00 - 12:00pm, Girls and Boys U12 (2011 birth year) PLUS Girls U13 (2010 birth year)


Tryout #2 - Sunday, May 22nd, 2022
9:00 - 10:00am, Girls and Boys U10 (2013 birth year)
10:00 - 11:00am, Girls and Boys U11 (2012 birth year)
11:00 - 12:00pm, Girls and Boys U12 (2011 birth year) PLUS Girls U13 (2010 birth year)
12:00 - 1:00pm, Girls U14/U15 (2009 and 2008 birth years)

Extra Tryouts 2022-2023 Registration Link

docs.google.com/extratryout2002

Coach eligibility (coach and assistant coach)
Coaches participating in EXTRA should be of excellent character. At a minimum, EXTRA Coaches and Assistant Coaches must:

1. Have a current volunteer application and background eligible on file at the National Office.
2. At least 3 years coaching experience with AYSO, preferably in Region 54.
3. Be Safe Haven and concussion certified
4. Must have completed the AYSO coaching certification equal to the age group you are applying for.
5. Must have at least a Regional Referee Certification.
6. Provide at least a 1-year commitment to the program (Aug 2022-July 2023).
7. Attend required coaches meetings and evaluation events.
8. Be in good standing with the Region, Area, Section and AYSO.
9. Be approved by the Region Board of Directors.
10. Be evaluated and renewed each membership year. 

Required coaching certifications

Coaches must have completed the minimum training levels below:

1. U-9/10: U-12 Coach Certified
2. U-11/12: Intermediate Coach Certified
3. U-13/14: Advanced Coach Certified
4.  U-16: National Coach Certified (Recommended) 

Extra Program Coordinator:  Fernando DeLaTorre   [email protected]