Welcome to Kickstart!
This is the beginning of your child’s soccer journey — and you get to be part of every step along the way.
AYSO Kickstart is AYSO’s entry-level soccer experience designed to reimagine early play environments, spark joy, boost development, and help kids fall in love with the game from day one.
Grounded in years of sport and early-childhood research, Kickstart transforms traditional practice into child-centered play. Sessions feature fun, fast-moving activities and modified small-sided games that create a lively, sandlot-style jamboree experience.
Kickstart is typically offered for the youngest and first-time players and serves as the first step in the AYSO player pathway.
What does a session include?
Each Kickstart session is simple, fast-moving, and designed to keep players active.
Every session includes:
- A Fundamental Motor Skill activity (such as skipping or balancing)
- A game-like soccer activity to build skill and understanding
- The Big Match – a modified small-sided game (2v2 or 3v3)
Each session also includes a social and emotional learning theme, such as helping others, sharing, or teamwork
Season length:
Our Kickstart program runs in the Fall for 8 weeks (Saturdays only). There is no weekday practice.
Session length:
45 mins on average
Team Structure:
Jamboree style - teams are formed on a weekly basis depending on how many players attend a given session
One with one play - refers to the concept that each player will have a parent (or other adult) working with them on the field.
Player Uniform and Equipment: Jersey, Shorts, Socks are provided by the the Region with your registration fee. Shoes and shin guards, covered by socks are mandatory at all games. Soccer cleats are highly recommended.
Ball Size: 3
Field Location: Field of Dreams - San Pedro
Register here for the 2026 Fall Season