JAOSA, INC. PHILOSOPHY

The JAOSA was formed to provide an organization within which children could learn and play soccer, the world’s most popular sport.  The fact that any size player can be successful at the game and the modest expense required to field a team make it possible for many children to participate in an organized competition each season.  These factors, plus the enthusiasm of the children once they have played the game, have resulted in a rapid growth of youth soccer programs everywhere.

It is the function of the JAOSA to provide guidance and instruction for new participants, an organizational structure to form leagues and schedule games, and to prescribe rules and regulations, which will ensure safe, enjoyable, and fair competition.

The program is for the kids—to win at any cost may be the proper attitude for the highly skilled professional, but it is contradictory to the basic objectives of the JAOSA.  Stacking teams, tryout camps, etc., may produce a climate of excellence for a talented few, but will not be beneficial to the vast majority of young people involved.

The JAOSA regulations presented here have been written especially to implement this philosophy.  The overall objective of the JAOSA is maximum participation with even competition at various age levels.

The JAOSA believes that adherence to this basic principle is the prime factor for our continued success and that high school, college, and professional soccer will be provided with more and better players as a result of our program.