How are Coaches selected?

Coaches in good standing with the Region are selected by the Region Executive Board in 10U through 14U divisions. Coaches who wish to be selected are expected to participate in the coach development program and to observe players throughout the season. All Star coaches typically have a higher level of experience in competitive play and higher level of AYSO coaching certification.

All Coaches interested in being the Head Coach or Assistant Coach of an All-Star team must apply by submitting a completed 2019 All-Star Coach Application. All-Star Coach applications are due by October 19, 2019 . Applications must be emailed or hand delivered to the Regional Commissioner by the due date.

All-Star Coaches and Assistant Coaches must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered as a Coach or Assistant Coach for an All-Star team: 

• Must have been a Coach or Assistant Coach in AYSO in the 2019 Fall Season;
• Must have the minimum coaching certification required for that age division;
• Must have a current Volunteer Form on file and have completed Safe Haven and CDC concussion certification as of August 2019 or later.

In selecting coaches, the Board will consider, among other things, coaching ability, years of experience, higher levels of coaching certifications, additional training accomplished, Referee certification, discipline record, and demonstrated sportsmanship of the candidate. Volunteer service to the Region will also be considered. The Selection Committee will select All-Star Coaches based upon the applications received and/or the Division Director’s and All-Star Coordinators’ recommendations. Tulare Region 255 is committed to selecting as many teams as possible for All-Star play, as limited by qualified coach applicants and/or player number in a particular age group. The 2019/2020 All-Star Coaches will be announced on or before Saturday, November 2. 

How are Players Selected?

Selected coaches will invite players to join Region 255’s All-Star teams. Players must have played in the Region 255 2019 Fall core program and played in a minimum of half of their fall team’s games EXCEPT as limited by documented injuries. All-Stars is open to players in 10U, 12U and 14U.

Head coaches of core teams are required to rate ALL of the players on their team, and will have the opportunity to simultaneously nominate those players they believe are of the caliber to play on an All-Star Team. Selection for All-Star teams will be based on the ratings, nomination, and observation by the All-Star coach. There is no guarantee that every Fall team will have a player on the All Star team, or that an equal number of players will come from each Fall team.

How long does the All-Star season last?

All-Star Tournament

Practices begin in December and the Area All-Star tournament is in January. The Area All-Star tournament is a two-weekend event, with games played on Saturday and Sunday for two consecutive weekends during the month of January. Teams that place 1st or 2nd in the Area tournament may be invited to participate in the Section All-Star tournament in February. This tournament is held in Bakersfield, CA, typically the last weekend of February. Teams that win Section may be invited to participate in the Western States All-Star tournament in March, also in Bakersfield.

AYSO Open Tournaments

AYSO open tournaments begin in December and last through June. These tournaments are fundraisers for AYSO Regions. All-Star teams may move forward as tournament teams and enter these tournaments. There is no minimum tournament entry requirement; however, typically, All Star teams participate, on average, in one tournament per month. Length of the post-season is up to each team with tournament availability.

What is the time commitment for players and their families?

To join an All-Star team, we ask players and parents to commit to two 90-minute practices a week through December and January. In addition, families must be willing to put the AYSO All-Star commitment before any other sport during the January All-Star tournament. In the case where a player’s core team has qualified for League Playoffs, held in early to mid-November, League Playoff practices are prioritized over All-Star practices. Under AYSO regulations, players are restricted to a maximum of 2 practices in total per week.

Player participation in open tournaments is at the discretion of the player and parent. All-Star teams may stay together, but players are free to leave after the January All-Star. Players who leave the team can be replaced, but only with players who were registered with AYSO in Fall 2019. Guest players from other Regions are allowed in open tournaments.

Each team is required to have an assistant coach (AYSO-trained and certified) as well as support from a Team Manager. All-Star teams do not have to provide Team Referees for the All-Star tournament. However, almost all open tournaments require teams to provide an AYSO certified referee crew or forfeit their referee deposit.