Q & A

Coach selection Q&A

Q1: What is the coach selection process? 

A1: Coach application, must meet minimum criteria, and must be approved by the Selection Committee. 

Q2: When will coaches be notified if they are selected?

A2: By the end of February 

Q3: What happens if the selected coach’s player does not make the team? 

A3: Coaches are encouraged not to coach their own children. However, in this event the coach has the option to either coach the team without their child being a part of it or remove themselves from consideration so another coach may be selected. The coach and player may then participate in the Fall Core program.

Q4: I was an EXTRA coach last season, does that guarantee me a team this coming season?

A4: All existing EXTRA coaches are required to reapply every season.

Q5: Can I coach more than one team at a time?

A5: No coach may coach more than one EXTRA team at a time. 

Player selection Q&A

Q1: What is the player evaluation process? 

A1: Players will be selected for Region 60’s EXTRA Program team based on evaluations by impartial evaluators at standardized tryouts. Full participation in at least one tryout session is a requirement for selection, although multiple attendances may allow players a more thorough evaluation. Evaluation sessions include:

• Impartial and outside evaluators that are experienced Coaches/Trainers

• A variety of standardized drills 

• Use of bib #s instead of names during rating

Q2: How are players selected? 

A2: The player evaluations will determine the initial player candidates for each team. In addition, families must complete the volunteer commitments. Final selections will be made by the Selection Committee. 

Q3: When will parents be notified if their player made the team? 

A3: Parents will be notified if their child was selected for the initial player candidate pool by the end of March. Parents will be notified if their child was selected to the final team by June.

Q4: What happens if they do not make the team? 

A4: Players may participate in AYSO Region 60 Fall Core program. They will need to register and pay for the Fall Season.

Q5: What if my player is already involved with another club/sports team? 

A5: EXTRA participation requires EXTRA commitment. EXTRA participants cannot be on another youth sports team, including soccer and other sports. This is to avoid overuse injuries and align with U.S. Soccer Organization development guidelines.