About AYSO Region 1159
Region 1159 of AYSO serves the Blount County, Tennessee communities of Alcoa, Friendsville, Louisville, Maryville and Townsend. Children between the ages of 4 through 19 can participate. AYSO is an all volunteer organization and the success or failure of the program is determined by the willingness of our parents to volunteer as coaches, referees, team parents, field stewards, registration workers, equipment stewards, and administrators.
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Everybody Plays |
Balanced Teams |
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Open Registration |
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Positive Coaching |
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Sportsmanship |
2007 Board of Directors
| Name | Position | Contact | |
| David Kemp | Regional Commissioner (RC) | 977-8467 (h) |
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| NEED SOMEONE | Assistant Regional Commissioner (ARC) |
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| Rose Cowden | Regional Coach Administrator (RCA) | 983-5315 | |
| Jason Miles | Safety Director | 696-6920 | |
| Ed Martin | Regional Referee Administrator (RRA) | 983-6748 | |
| Scott Dickinson | Child and Volunteer Protection Advocate (CVPA) | 607-9071 | |
| NEED SOMEONE | Uniform & Supplies Coordinator | ||
| Tori Clute | Registrar | 379-5747 | |
| NEED SOMEONE | Secretary | ||
| NEED SOMEONE | Treasurer | ||
| Joey Payne | Board Member | ||
| Position Available | Board Member |
Open Board Meeting Policy
Regional Board of Directors Meetings are held monthly, generally the last Sunday of each
month at the Atlanta Bread Company in Alcoa. Monthly board meetings are open to
parents of players in our region and to any interested party.
Fundraising
Our region has conducted limited fundraising to raise money for field development. Our region would like to have all our age groups playing at the same location which would make it easier for parents. If you know of land or have an idea for fundraising for our field development contact a board member or attend a board meeting.
AYSO is a 501C3 charitable organization. A donation to our region should be fully tax deductible. If you are interested in providing scholarship funds or money for field development, please contact a board member.
AYSO Kids Zone
As part of AYSO's education agenda, Kids Zone is a dynamic program targeted to eliminate
negative sideline behavior. It is aimed toward producing a thoroughly positive
impact on everyone involved in youth soccer. To execute the program, three basic
elements are involved:
The Button. This is a pin-on button bearing the program's logo. This will be worn by program supporters at games, and will serve as a reminder of the importance of positive sideline behavior.
The Sign. A large sign, which lists positive behavior standards, will be will be posted at the entrance of participating fields. Parents and spectators who will abide by these standards are welcome. All others are not.
The Pledge. We request AYSO parents to sign a pledge that holds them to the Kids Zone standards.
The Video. This is a 12 minute documentary that introduces AYSO's principles and its Kids Zone action plan to new participants. Viewers will also watch a parent intervene to change another parent's negative behavior.