The American Youth Soccer Organization is the oldest national youth soccer program in the United States and a nonprofit. Our mission is to develop and deliver quality youth soccer programs throughout the country which promote a fun, family environment built on the foundation of our Six Philosophies.
PHMSA offers a variety of programs for all ages and skill levels. Players follow a player development pathway that starts with Playground and Schoolyard, and then moves on to Fall Core, Spring Alliance, Spring Academy, Fall Alliance, and ultimately Mt. Diablo Mustangs. Players that age out of our youth programs then have the ability to play in our AYSO Adult Soccer program.
All of our programs follow the AYSO 6 philosophies:
- Everyone Plays
- Balanced Teams
- Open Registration
- Positive Coaching
- Good Sportsmanship
- Player Development
Program Descriptions
Playground: This program is for our youngest athletes aged 3 years old. It is specifically tailored to focus on fine motor skills and body mechanics using soccer related activities. Playground sessions are once a week during the Fall.
Schoolyard: The Schoolyard program introduces players 4 years of age to soccer and focuses on developing the basic techniques in a fun, relaxed environment. This program has once-a-week sessions on Sundays during the Fall where players participate in skill building soccer related activities, and then finish with a fun scrimmage-like game. No teams are formed and the sessions are coed.
Fall Core: This is our main program spanning age groups 6U to 19U. Registration opens in April. Teams are formed in mid-July based on birth year, with practices starting in August and games starting in September and running through mid-November. Learn more
Spring Alliance: Registration for the Spring Alliance Season Tryout takes place in late November and early December. Learn more
19U Co-ed Spring Program: The program will meet Saturdays from March 1 - May 1 for games. PHMSA is working with Concord, MDSA, and Benicia teams to provide a shorter, less formal season with a focus on fun, friendly play, and player development in a fully recreational environment.
Mt. Diablo Mustang Soccer: Mt Diablo Mustang Soccer offers competitive youth soccer year-round with USSF qualified coaches for affordable competitive fees. Teams play in the Norcal Premier Soccer leagues. Learn more
AYSO Adult Soccer: The newest program to PHMSA, AYSO Adult Soccer offers a place for adults to play soccer in a fun, safe, and friendly environment. This program will be officially rolling out in the near future.
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