AYSO Blog
The Organization
The American Youth Soccer Organization is supported by a staff of professionals that support the membership. With over 50,000 teams and 400,000 players nationwide, AYSO has continued to grow and offer its membership relevant programs and resources.
The Support Team of the AYSO Membership
The AYSO National Office located in Torrance, California. provides a professional staff able to provide members with answers and solutions. We are here to assist you in managing your AYSO program at many levels.
The National Office provides:
- Educational resources
- Centralized accounting and registration functions
- Marketing and fundraising assistance
- Communications resources
- Development support
NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AYSO's Board of Directors is continually working to improve the education of its Volunteers in the fields of child development, human behavior, and sports psychology, with a strong emphasis placed on sportsmanship.
NATIONAL OFFICE EXECUTIVE TEAM
The Executive Team of the AYSO National Office includes top professionals in all functions and disciplines of the organization including Programs, Membership Services, Business Operations, Marketing, Events, Development, Human Resources, and more.
AYSO HALL OF FAME
The AYSO Hall of Fame was established in 1996 to identify and acknowledge those extraordinary individuals who have made a historic contribution to the foundation, growth, enrichment and positive reputation of AYSO and the sport of soccer for children.
Criteria for Selection to the AYSO Hall of Fame
AYSO has many ways in which persons who make a significant contribution to the organization at a local level are recognized and commended. The Hall of Fame is unique.
If you are an AYSO volunteer and would like to participate in the 2019 nominations to the AYSO Hall of Fame, please click here.
Hugh McLeish
2019Irwin Kavy
2019Paula Berriz
2018Fred Gregory
2018Rosanne MacPhail
2017Walter Wong
2015Michael Galligan
2015Lolly Keys
2015Alan Meeder
2015Stephen Erdos
2014John Cooper
2014Harry Johnson
2014Dick Robson
2014Deuk Perrin
2014Bill Finkel
2014Ron Littlefair
2012Mike Michalski
2012John Ouellette
2012Joe Bonchosky, Sr.
2011Joe Eldridge
2010Cherie Tucker
2009Burton Haimes
2009Marilyn MacDonald
2008Joel Mark
2008Jack Sullivan
2007Brian Hall
2007Julie Foudy
2006Joy Fawcett
2006Brandi Chastain
2006Larry Caplinger
2005Joe Karbus
2005Eric Wynalda
2005John Enroth
2004Carin Jennings-Gabarra
2004Bill McLean
2004Steve Karinshak
2003Sal Pantezzi
2003Mary Harvey
2003Harvey Lightsone
2002Paul Caligiuri
2000Dick Wilson
2000Mario Machado
1999Fred Mautner
1999Rick Davis
1998Karl Bizjak
1998Bill Mason
1998Adrian Mercado
1998Ron Ricklefs
1997Ken Aston
1997Howard Krollfiefer Jr
1997Donald W. West
1997Sigi Schmid
1996Paul Harris
1996Norm Jackson
1996Hans Stierle
1996George Kay
1996Brian Davies
1996Bill Wolstencroft
1996Bill Hughes
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