Players - 2024 Spring Recreational

Spring season will begin on March 18th. Six games will be played March 22nd through May 5th, with no games being played on Easter weekend or the weekend of April 27-28. Our recreational program accepts players with birth years 2009 to 2019. If born in 2020 or 2021, player must be 3 years old by March 1 (to comply with Florida Youth Soccer Association Rule #211.2). 

Registration fee is $80 per player and includes a jersey shirt. 

OPEN REGISTRATION WILL END ON MARCH 13th at 11:59PM.  Starting March 14, registrations will be on a waitlist to fill teams as needed. 

Practices will be held at Simmers-Young Park on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday depending on team.

Game schedule will be determined at the start of the season. Schedule will include games on Saturdays, and one weekend will have an extra game either on Friday or Sunday to fit all six games within the season. 

We need volunteer coaches too! Benefits to coaching include:

• You choose the practice day!
• Receive a refund of half of your child's registration fee (refund is given halfway through the season). 
• Positive impact: Volunteer coaching allows you to make a positive impact on the lives of young athletes. You can inspire and guide them, fostering their personal and athletic growth.
• Skill development: Coaching youth soccer helps you enhance your own coaching skills. You'll gain experience in organizing practices, teaching techniques, and developing game strategies.
• Leadership skills: Coaching provides an opportunity to develop leadership skills. You'll learn how to motivate and communicate effectively with young players, teaching them discipline, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
• Community involvement: Volunteering as a youth soccer coach allows you to actively participate in your community. It's a way to give back and contribute to the development of young individuals.
• Mentorship: As a coach, you become a mentor for your players. You can provide guidance, support, and advice, helping them develop both on and off the field.
• Building relationships: Coaching youth soccer enables you to build strong relationships with players, their families, and other coaches. These connections can be valuable and enduring, fostering a sense of belonging.
• Personal fulfillment: Seeing your players grow, improve, and succeed can be incredibly fulfilling. Witnessing their development and knowing you played a role in their achievements is a rewarding experience.
• Physical activity: Engaging in coaching keeps you active and involved in the sport you love. It provides an opportunity to stay fit while sharing your passion for soccer with others.
• Learning from others: Coaching allows you to learn from other coaches, parents, and even your players. You can exchange ideas, gain new perspectives, and expand your knowledge of the game.
• Transferable skills: The skills you acquire as a youth soccer coach can be transferable to various aspects of life. Leadership, communication, organization, and teamwork are valuable skills in many domains.
  
  
  Remember, coaching youth soccer is a commitment that requires time and dedication, but the rewards and benefits are significant.

Coaches registration can be found on WHYSA in the registration section. (A link will be provided in your confirmation email too!)