The San Andreas Youth Soccer Organization (SAYSO) is a state and federal non-profit organization. SAYSO was founded in 1992 and incorporated in 1994 for the purpose of preparing committed youth athletes to play competitive soccer at the highest national and international levels.
The purposes of San Andreas Youth Soccer Organization shall be to:
Promote youth soccer through field and classroom training of players, coaches, and referees.
Establish self-funded scholarships for outstanding and/or needy soccer players.
Establish educational products (e.g., books and audio and video tapes) for coaches, parents, and referees of youth soccer players.
Sponsor one or more demonstration youth teams.
These purposes shall be accomplished without regard to race, creed, religion, or color. About SAYSO's Coat of Arms
SAYSO's coat of arms is rich in symbolism.
Blazon: "gules and argent five vertical stripes alternating; a chevron azure between a cricket passant sable, a gryphon rampant sable, and in base a torch or with flame proper within two wheat heads combatant sable; on a chief embattled azure nine mullets or"
Scroll: The scroll is divided into three parts. The lower level contains the words "Attitude & Fitness". Since training and application of training are impossible without these two qualities, they aptly form the 'foundation' upon which the entire coat of arms rests. The upper level of scrollwork contains the words "Technique" and "Strategy". These additional two characteristics constitute the primary emphasis of SAYSO training.
Colors: The colors of the United States of America are proudly displayed. In traditional heraldry, red represents warrior-like qualities, strength, and magnanimity. White represents peace and sincerity. Blue represents truth and loyalty. Yellow or gold represents generosity and elevation of the mind.
