AYS is organized to provide a nonprofit, public, educational program for all AYS youth soccer players to play soccer in an organized, team oriented program and to compete at levels consistent with their individual interests and abilities. AYS endeavors to develop soccer skills, personal fitness, teamwork, and sporting behavior among all players for the betterment of their physical and social well bring. AYS strives to provide young people and interested adults the opportunity to develop coaching, managing, refereeing and other soccer leadership skills. The organization will field teams at the recreation level and also the competitive level appropriate to the skill development of the AYS players. We shall promote positive public participation in and awareness of the sport of soccer by educating and involving players, parents, coaches, referees, and other individuals in local, state, national and international soccer opportunities.