We are very excited to announce that our digital version of the spring 2018 PLAYSOCCER magazine has officially launched! In this edition of PLAYSOCCER, read all about Veterans of AYSO, how a AYSO Player became an MLS Coach and much more! This is a new digital format for PLAYSOCCER that […]
Daily Archives: June 18, 2018
PLAYSOCCER Spring 2018 – Tara Collingwood Nutritionist Tara Collingwood has some suggestions for what to eat on game day and post practice Tara Collingwood is a Sports Nutritionist and the Team Dietician for the Orlando Magic. She advises athletes and their families of all ages on the best foods for […]
PLAYSOCCER Spring 2018 – Clif Kid Protein is a big deal, not just for building strong bodies, but also for regulating a young athlete’s appetite. Pediatric dietitian and nutritionist Jill Castle has four simple tips to help young athletes reap the rewards from protein. Jill Castle, MS, RDN, is a pediatric […]
PLAYSOCCER Spring 2018 Welcome our new faces! AYSO has welcomed several new team members since winter 2017. We were very excited to welcome Al Prado, Business Solutions Analyst, Scott Snyder, Director of Programs and Education, Yvonne Lara, Director of Marketing and Communications, Paul Bright, National Director of Coaching for AYSO […]
PLAYSOCCER Spring 2018 Dear AYSO community, “If our hopes of building a better and safer world are to become more than wishful thinking, we will need the engagement of volunteers more than ever.” – Kofi Annan In 1994 the United States made history by hosting the World Cup for the […]
PLAYSOCCER Spring 2018 In honor of Memorial Day this month, we asked our social media fans to nominate veterans that continue to serve their community through volunteer positions in AYSO. Check out the submissions below! Brian Blackmore Submitted by Brooke Blackmore Brian Blackmore is an Army veteran – he was […]
PLAYSOCCER Spring 2018 – Luisa Del Cid A busy family means there is not always time for you or your kids to get in enough exercise. But making time to be active as a family is a great bonding experience while working up a sweat. By setting an example through […]
PLAYSOCCER Spring 2018 You joined the sports industry a year after college. Where did you want your career to go from there and did you always hope to cover major international sporting events? I wanted to go exactly where I am right now. My dad had always instilled in me […]
PLAYSOCCER Spring 2018 When AYSO alumnus Sigi Schmid was announced as LA Gaxaxy’s head coach in July 2017, the soccer team’s president, Chris Klein, called Schmid “one of the most experienced coaches in the history of soccer in the US.” And it’s true. With more than 250 wins across MLS […]
PLAYSOCCER Spring 2018 On Feb. 18, 2018, the AYSO United Los Angeles 11U Girls were announced as champions in the California State Soccer Association – South’s (Cal South) State Cup tournament, Mayors Division. The Mayors Division was open to all teams 9U through 11U playing in a Cal South sanctioned […]