The AYSO's goal is "... to educate and develop young people by encouraging their interest and participation in soccer through its Everyone Plays, Open Registration, Balanced Teams, Good Sportsmanship and Positive Coaching concepts."

Headquartered in California, AYSO soccer is played across the United States.  There are approximately 10 paid positions at the National level, but all of the other individuals responsible for running the program across the country are VOLUNTEERS who are NOT paid for their time and effort.

The National Level of AYSO is subdivided into three categories:  Sections, Areas, and Regions.

The USA is divided into "Sections".  Michigan is part of Section 8.

Each Section is divided into "Areas".  New Lothrop is one of many mid-Michigan communities that belong to Area G, including Birch Run, Byron/Durand, Fenton/Linden, Holly/Davisburg, Montrose, Flushing, Carman Ainsworth, Swartz Creek, and Grand Blanc.

Each Area is comprised of individual communities or "Regions".  This is the local level of play within a small geographic area. Regions are the backbone of the entire AYSO organization. New Lothrop is Region 1155.  Each region has its own Board of Directors consisting of least the following positions:  Commissioner, Treasurer, Secretary, Safety Director, Coach Administrator, Registrar, Referee Administrator and Child & Volunteer Protection Advocate.  New Lothrop also has the following Board position:  Field Director.  All Board members are volunteers.  If you are interested in assisting with the management of our region, please contact Sharlene Timmons, the Regional Commissioner, or any Board member to learn how you can help!