DYSA Philosophy

The DYSA Philosophy

The Durango Youth Soccer Association (DYSA) is a non-profit organization devoted to the development of the sport of soccer in and around the Durango, Colorado area.

The purpose of the Durango Youth Soccer Association is to teach and promote the game of soccer, while providing competent coaching, adequate physical facilities and being a comprehensive soccer program. DYSA is committed to teaching and promoting the characters of sportsmanship, fellowship as well as the physical and mental health aspects that are associated with soccer.

DYSA Bylaws

Soccer Guidelines
This guideline is intended to serve as a template for an optimal soccer experience. Individual team results depend heavily on player and parent involvement.

Soccer Year: August through June
Fall playing season: mid Aug. - early Nov.
Spring playing season: Mid March - early June

Club Fees:
U10-U12: $200
U13-U14: $250
High School Girls: $225
High School boys: $225
Family Discount: $25/player after the first one
Late Fee: $25

	U10	U11 - 12	U13 - 14	U15 - 18
Roster Size	14	18	16	16
Ball Size	4	4	5	5
Game Format	8 v 8	11 v 11	11 v 11	11 v 11
Proposed # of games (includes tournaments)
Fall	12 - 14	14 - 18	14 - 18	15 - 20
Spring	12 - 14	14 - 18	14 - 18	15 - 20
Proposed # Tournaments	1 per season	2 per season	3 per season	3 per season
First practice fall	1st week of Sept	3rd week of Aug	2nd week of Aug	1st week of Aug
First game fall	2nd week of Sept	4th week of Aug	3rd week of Aug	2nd week of Aug
Last game fall	last week of Oct	last week of Oct	2nd week of Nov	4th week of Nov
First practice spring	4th week of Mar	2nd week of Mar	2nd week of Mar	2nd week of Mar
First game spring	1st week of Apr	l4th week of Mar	4th week of Mar	4th week of Mar
Last game spring	last week of May	last week of May	2nd week of June	2nd week of June

Team Makeup: U10, U11, & U12 teams should be relatively equal in ability. Team composition should respect carpooling. Efforts should be made to have all teams in a specific age group practice together once every two weeks. U13 through U18 teams should develop one 'select' team and create as many 'competitive rec' teams as participation allows.

Playing time U10, U11, & U12 teams should strive for equal playing time for all players. As players mature, playing time can be administered depending on effort and participation in practice. Playing time administered based solely on ability is discouraged. U13 through U18 teams playing time should be determined on effort and ability of players. With continued maturity of players, team selection based on creating the best possible squad is encouraged.

Added Players Mid-Year Added players would follow these guidelines:
1) Create new team
2) Add to 'Competitive Rec' roster
3) Placement by Club Head Coach

Winter Season (Indoor League): This program is regarded as an extra soccer event. Costs for this program are independent and separate of base Club fees.
Player Pool Region 'Competitive Rec' teams would normally pull players from Durango/La Plata County. Select teams would pull the most qualified players from the Four Corners Region.