Welcome

Welcome to Mt. Diablo Soccer, or AYSO Region 223, serving Clayton, Concord, and the surrounding communities.  AYSO is a national organization dedicated to youth soccer.   Our Vision is to provide world-class soccer programs that enrich children’s lives.   We do so by developing and delivering quality youth soccer programs which promote a fun, family environment based upon our six philosophies:

• Everyone Plays - Our program's goal is for kids to play soccer.  AYSO National mandates that every player on every team must play at least 50% of every game.  MDSA has enhanced this philosophy to require that every player on every team plays 75% of every game.  It’s no fun to spend the game on the bench…and that’s no way to learn soccer! 
• Balanced Teams - Each year we form new teams as evenly balanced as possible because it’s more fun and a better learning experience when teams of similar ability play. It allows for each player to gain the experience of a wide variety of teammates of different skill levels. 
• Open Registration - Our program is open to all children between 4 and 19 years of age who want to register and play soccer. Interest and enthusiasm are the only criteria for playing. There are no elimination try-outs and nobody gets cut.
• Positive Coaching - Encouragement of player effort provides for greater enjoyment for the players and leads to better-skilled and better-motivated players. A coach can be one of the most influential people in a child’s life, so AYSO requires they create a positive experience for every boy and girl. 
• Good Sportsmanship - We strive to create a positive environment based on mutual respect rather than a win-at-all-costs attitude, and our program is designed to instill good sportsmanship in every facet of AYSO. 
• Player Development - We believe that all players should be able to develop their soccer skills and knowledge to the best of their abilities, both individually and as members of a team, in order to maximize their enjoyment of the game.