AYSO Region 159, serving the communities of Los Alamitos, Rossmoor & Seal Beach, recently celebrated its 40th year of providing World Class Soccer to the kids of the local communities.
Chartered in February of 1979, Region 159 has been a leader in what have become the guiding Philosophies of AYSO, in support of our kids playing soccer and having fun: Good Sportsmanship, Open Registration, Balanced Teams, Everyone Plays, Positive Coaching, and Player Development.
Over the years, the parents, players and families have changed; but the purpose of AYSO remains strong and is continuing to be led by all of us as volunteers: parent coaches and team leaders, family referees and field personnel.
All of the families that have passed through AYSO over the past 40 years have memories of their kids playing soccer: learning, making friends and having fun. What is exciting to observe these past few years, is the players of years past now participating with their children and grandchildren. There are three generations of AYSO families on the fields today in Region 159.
Much had changed and electronic devices ‘hover’ over our kids today; but on game day, it’s about passing the ball and having the after-match snack.
Please continue to share the soccer experience and join the 2018 (repeat) Platinum Region of the Year, along with the 2017-2019 Section 11 Region of the Year.
For more visit www.ayso159.org or ayso.org.
Photos by Dave Smithson