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For Ages 4 to 14

When soccer is life, everyone in the family feels it! Recreational soccer leagues at the Y bring the fun and excitement to the pitch. The fast-paced nature of the game combined with the thrill of scoring a goal makes it a fun favorite for kids. Teamwork is the foundation of the sport, and at the Y, team spirit is baked into the season.

Join the most popular sport in the United States when you play in a youth soccer league today.

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About Our Leagues

Spring’25 SEASON DATES
  • Rosters and schedules will be available after registration is closed
  • Opening Day: March 29th, 2025
  • Practice starts the week of March 30th
  • First game: April 12th
  • Last game: May 24th

  • Ages 4-5: Practice takes place 20 minutes before game play.
    • practice and games will always be on the same day.
  • Ages 6+: Players will practice for 50 minutes each week.
  • Games are played within a 50 minute time period.
  • Teams are coached by volunteers – who must pass background check, complete child sexual abuse prevention training, and attend pre-season coaches training.
  • Jerseys are distributed before the first game. Players are responsible for shorts or pants, necessary protective gear, and athletic shoes.

CLICK HERE TO READ THE YOUTH SOCCER RULES & GUIDELINES

  1. Coach Request: We start by reviewing coach requests, taking into account any specific coach preferences that participants may have.
  2. Friend Request: Next, we consider friend requests. If your child wants to be on the same team as a friend, we make every effort to accommodate this request.
  3. Age and Skill Level: To create balanced teams, we also factor in age and skill levels. We aim to distribute participants of varying ages and skill levels across teams, promoting fair competition and a supportive environment.
  4. Practice Day: Additionally, we consider practice days when assigning teams. Our goal is to ensure that teams can practice together conveniently.

By integrating these steps, we strive to create teams that not only honor preferences but also provide an inclusive and well-matched experience for each participant.

Our program provides a nurturing environment for children to explore new skills, foster teamwork, and build connections with positive role models, offering them a healthy and safe outlet for growth and development. In consideration of the safety of others, we kindly request that if you or anyone in your household is feeling unwell, please stay home during youth sports events.

Volunteers are crucial to the success of our program. Thank you very much for volunteering your time and talent to serve as Y youth sports volunteer coach.

Important Dates:

  • Coaches Zoom Meeting: March 25th, March 27th, April 3rd
  • Coaches Clinic: March 30th

Resources:

Visit our volunteer training page for details and requirements to become a coach for Greater Austin YMCA sports leagues.

For youth sports inquiries, reach out to Ricardo Torres or Alexis Williams at sports@austinymca.org.

Children play a game of soccer outdoors.

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“Soccer is so popular, and some central Texas leagues can get very competitive. The pace of soccer league at the Y is gentler and focuses more on skills than on competition.”

– Melanie C.