Why this program?

• Young Players need special consideration
• They are playing a child’s game
• Fun activities must be central to child-centered program
• Cannot sustain prolonged activity
• They must discover the game, not be taught the game by adults.

Why this design?

• Provides young players and their parents with a ‘pressure free’ introduction to the beautiful and simple game of soccer
• Players should be exposed to soccer by playing simple, fun activities and games that require little to no practice
• Allows players to discover the game for themselves, while parents are given a soccer foundation

For Fall 2024
5U Schoolyard is an AYSO soccer program designed for children 5 and under (for 3 and 4 year olds - all must be at least 3 years old by August 1, 2021 for 2024). It is organized for groups of children rather than specific teams and consists of three primary components:

• “One with One” – involvement of one child with a minimum of one parent (one parent must be present the entire session)
• Professional Coaches – Activities are led and organized by Professional coaches from UK International with guidance from Region 4 Division Directors
• Activity Mix – skill development/activities with parents and small-sided games

Children are placed in groups for the season, rather than a “team” (no head coaches, no practices, no team banners, etc.). Groups are assigned a session time that rotates each week. Once the fields the groups break out with one of the professional or parent coaches and then are split into “teams” for the small-sided games.

Weekly emails: Families receive a weekly email detailing that week’s skills that will be introduced. This information will also be posted on this 5U Schoolyard page on www.aysoregion4.com

Questions? Email [email protected]

Click here to view the group list (Google doc) where you approve or use drop drop to select your child's group for the season.
Group List ETA - Aug 2, 2024

Select Your Group: We are set up to have 3 session times on Saturdays and one on Monday afternoons. Parents select either a Saturday Group A, B, or C (start times rotate each week) OR the Monday session (limited space). This Google doc is now open for you to modify your Group choice for the season.
1) Find your child's name (alphabetical by last name)
2) Review the group they are in based on birthdate (A is older players, C youngest)
3) Decide if you want to be in a different group using the drop down to change the entry to move to Monday or align with friends
4) Initial the last column to indicate you have reviewed this
5) You will have another time to change your group before the season starts