What is "VIP" Soccer?

VIP Soccer began in 1991 for very important players: Children with physical or mental challenges or a combination of both. AYSO’s philosophy of "Everyone Plays" was thus extended to be inclusive of all children who had the desire to play soccer.

VIP Vision Statement: What would we like to see?

The vision of the AYSO VIP Program is to create VIP teams in every AYSO region wherever possible, and to maximize opportunities for VIP player participation where VIP teams are not available.

 

How a VIP Program Works?

VIP players sign up at the same registrations, play on the same fields, wear the same uniforms, and enjoy all the other benefits afforded every AYSO player. While all special needs children possible should be placed on existing regional teams, VIP teams are created for the children whose challenges would prevent them from experiencing success in the regular program. These VIP players are integrated into the region through the assistance and encouragement of "buddies" from other teams. Their needs are monitored closely by coaches, referees, parents – present at every game – and the VIP Director who oversees the program, thereby ensuring safety and fun for all.Teams are all coed and there are three age groups:

 

• 5 to 7 year olds
• 8 to 11 year olds
• 12 to 18 year olds

REGISTRATION AND FEE
Registration is FREE!

For More Information:

VIP PROGRAM

C/O DAVIS AYSO REGION 218

P.O. BOX 1602, DAVIS, CA 95617

OR

Information line (530) 979-1344

OR

(VIP Coordinator)

GAMES
The season begins (TBA). Games/practices will be held every (TBA). A map of the Community Fields can be located here.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE VIP PROGRAM

VIP Players will:

1. Goal: Have fun playing soccer!

   Accomplished with these objectives:

   1. Keeping everything positive
   2. Having adults model relaxed body language and smiles!
   3. Giving lots of sidelines cheers
2. Goal: understand the fundamentals of the game

   Accomplished with these objectives:

   1. Establish a relationship with the players
   2. Teaching one skill at a time
   3. Using games to make learning fun
3. Goal: Learn teamwork and fair play

   Accomplished with these objectives:

   1. Building teamwork into drills and practices
   2. Talking about teamwork with players
   3. Rewarding positive effort
4. Goal: Increase positive self-esteem

   Accomplished with these objectives:

   1. Establishing individual, realistic goals with players
   2. Encourage effort towards goals, no matter how small
   3. Recognizing players for aching their goals
5. Goal: Become more physical fit at their level

   Accomplished with these objectives:

   1. Stressing the importance of warm ups and stretching
   2. Encouraging each player to maximize his/her physical potential
6. Goal: Meet and be comfortable with new people

   Accomplished with these objectives:

   1. Preparing buddies and others working directly with the players by discussion and role playing
   2. Encouraging but not forcing extremely shy players

This year's Soccerfest will be held ... (TBA)! All VIP players are invited to come and participate!