SPRING SELECT
~ a competitive environment ~
 

Spring Select is a separate, competitive season for teams comprised of players selected by a region-designated coaches. Spring Select is an opportunity for a player to improve his/her skills in the competitive environment of Area 1N Spring Select League and large AYSO sanctioned tournaments. A limited number of teams are formed in divisions 8U-19U, depending on coach availability, qualification, and interest. Spring Select teams are typically formed in December/January preceding the Spring Select season, which normally runs from March through early June.

General Program Information

The core philosophies of AYSO, and the overall goal of maintaining a child-friendly environment, are maintained during the Spring Select Season; however, Spring Select differs from the regular fall season program in the following ways:

• The number of players able to participate is limited by available coaches
• Spring Select is a program in which players are invited by coaches to participate on his/her team. Applicants are not guaranteed placement and may be rejected for multiple reasons, including but not limited to skill level, attitude, and prior behavior(s).
• A greater commitment by the players and parents is required as play includes regular and sometimes extensive travel.
• The cost of participation in Spring Select is significantly higher as travel and lodging costs are often incurred in addition to custom uniforms, and various registration, referee and tournament entry fees.

Player Selection

Once a coach is selected, he/she is given some latitude in selection of players. Coaches are under no obligation to hold try-outs and may opt to select players he/she has identified as the best Spring Select prospects during the primary season. Additionally, coaches are encouraged to respect the judgment of coaching peers by reviewing coach-specific player nominations carefully, and clarifying any questions with said peers.

AYSO Region 165 recognizes that the high level of commitment and sportsmanship expected of players, coaches, and parents involved in the Spring Select program may unfortunately exclude some highly skilled players.
A player must have played at a minimum half of the regular fall season matches in order to be eligible for Spring Select. Limited exceptions may be granted in cases of injury or other significant reasons as long as the applicant does not displace another potential candidate.