We’re excited to launch our new Grassroots Soccer Program, designed to provide a fun, educational, and developmentally appropriate experience for youth players. This program is led by USSF C-Licensed Eclipse Soccer Coach David Powers and supported by dedicated volunteer coaches.

This program is specifically for players born in 2016 and 2017 and will replace our previous Advanced Recreation U10 division.

Program Details:

• Duration: 9 weeks 

• Week 1: The program will begin with one assessment-based practices during Week 1.

  • Players will be scheduled for one of 2 timeslots, to ensure adequate space and focused instruction.

  • These sessions will introduce core skills and allow coaches to assess players for balanced team formation.

  • Note: Practice times may shift after the first week once teams are set.

• Weeks 2-9: Players will be split into their team placements and will have 1 weeknight practice and 1 Saturday game per week. 
  • Each Team may acquire 1-2 extra Friday games per season against eclipse teams for added playtime opportunity. 

This structure ensures players benefit from high-quality coaching and an environment that supports learning, growth, and confidence through the game of soccer.

Our grassroots soccer program is built around a lead facilitating coach who guides each practice session. This ensures that all players experience age-appropriate activities, skill development, and plenty of fun.

We will still need one volunteer coach per team. Volunteer coaches serve as the hands-on support during practices and games, helping players stay engaged, organized, and supported during activities and games.

Having a volunteer coach for each team ensures that:

• Every child receives personal attention and encouragement.

• Small groups can be managed safely and effectively.

In short, volunteer coaches make it possible for us to keep our program fun, safe, and player-centered. 

U10 Grassroots program: 

• This is designed for players seeking a little bit more challenge in their soccer experience, our U10 Grassroots program is for players born in 2017 & 2016 that have at least one prior season of indoor or outdoor soccer experience.
• Practices will be held on weeknights and games will be held on Saturdays. 
• Teams will be scheduled for 10 practices and 8 games. Please be aware that while we’ll strive to follow this schedule, we may not be able to offer makeups for cancelled sessions due to limited gym space.
• FYSA's Grassroot Program will be led by USSF C Licensed Eclipse Soccer Coach David Powers with the assistance of volunteer coaches. 
• Each player will receive at least 50% playing time.
• Players may not request a coach or practice time in the Grassroots program. 
• A special purple & gray advanced FYSA reversible jersey is required and can be purchased during registration. 
• This league is coed.