Mt. Diablo Soccer Association is an all-volunteer youth soccer organization AYSO program based in the foothills of Mt. Diablo serving the communities of Clayton, Concord, Walnut Creek and surrounding areas.
We offer recreational and competitive youth soccer for ages 4 thru 19 and abide by the AYSO Philosophies in all programs, including a guaranteed 50% of game time for all competitive players, up to 75% in Fall and Spring recreational games.
We are still accepting registrations for the Season 2020-21 Recreational and Elite programs. Our Elite teams have returned to play subject to our COVID-19 Return To Play Guidelines and we anticipate being able to offer an adapted Fall season in line with these guidelines.
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FALL
August - November
FALL SOCCER
Our primary recreational program, runs Aug-Nov. Open to all players from 5U to 19U. All that’s required is a desire to have fun and be part of a team! 10U & up divisions progress to the Mt. Diablo World Cup to introduce players to competitive play. MORE INFO.
SPRING
March - June
Spring Soccer
Games run from March to May. Open to all players from 5U to 19U, with co-ed play for older divisions (typically 12U and up), the Spring Program offers a shorter, less formal opportunity for player development. MORE INFO
SELECT
Dec - May
SELECT
Follows the Fall program for the 10U-14U divisions. Fall players can improve their skills in a more competitive environment. Players are chosen via tryouts during with training sessions typically start in December. Teams compete in interplay games and tournaments. MORE INFO.
ELITE
All Year
Elite
The Elite program is for players looking to play at a highly competitive level. Players on Elite teams are committed to a high training regime and to playing against strong competition. Elite teams play other AYSO Elite teams and U.S. Club teams. MORE INFO.
AYSO PHILOSOPHIES
EVERYONE PLAYS
AYSO’s goal is for kids and adults to play soccer, so we mandate that every player on every team must play at least 50 percent of every game.
MDSA Recreational games increase this requirement to 75%, where roster numbers allow.
BALANCED TEAMS
Each year we form new teams as evenly balanced as possible because, providing a stronger learning experience for teams as they play teams comprised of similar ability. It also allows for each player to experience playing with a wide variety of teammates of different skill levels.
OPEN REGISTRATION
If you want to play soccer, AYSO welcomes you and gives all youth the opportunity to register and play.
GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP
We strive to create a positive environment based on mutual respect rather than a win-at-all-costs attitude, and our programs are designed to instill good sportsmanship in every facet of AYSO.
POSITIVE COACHING
A coach can be one of the most influential people in a player’s life, so AYSO requires they create a positive experience for every player in AYSO. Additionally, encouraging player’s effort leads to greater enjoyment, improved skills and stronger motivation in players.
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
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, to maximize their enjoyment of the game.