Friday Night Small-Sided Game Program
Fall 2024
The focus for our youngest players will be on building confidence on the ball through fun games to encourage balance, coordination, agility, vision, individual ball handling skills, 1V1 to 3V3 defending/attacking, and of course, having LOTS of fun.
Your player will be part of our Friday Small-sided Game Night Program. Players will be demonstrating what they have learned during the week, showing us their creativity, enthusiasm and enjoying our cheering at the games.
PRACTICE: All practices will be held at the YCSC Arena (behind the Carlton Market). LevelS I, II & III start Sept 3rd, Levels IV and V Sept 4th for group. Meanwhile, all registered players are encouraged to attend our free winter programming and earn their free Champions Club jersey & jacket!
Note: No cleats at the arena, running or court shoes and shin guards please. Bring a water bottle (name on bottle please). If you provide a snack for your player, please do not bring it into the Arena. Low glycemic, healthy snacks are great before or after their training session.
Please walk your young players to and from the arena gate, No children should be alone in the parking area.
Park perpendicular to the concrete barriers/cones. DO NOT park near or block access to garbage/recycle containers and always provide clear access for winery trucks /trailers through the property.
A waiver is now required for everyone who enters the arena play area. Please register All children and adults for free Drop-in
PLEASE STAY UP TO DATE BY SUBSCRIBING TO THE YCSC ARENA CALENDAR
LEVEL I (Pre-K, parent "Buddy" welcome on the court) two time options for AM & PM PreK. Players are encouraged to attend both if possible. Mondays 2:30-3:00 & Tuesdays 11:15-11:45
LEVEL II (Kindergarten & Experienced PreK ready for 1V1 competition) Mondays/Wednesdays 3:00-3:30 pm.
LEVEL III 1st Grade & Advanced K & new 2nd, Mondays and Wednesdays 3:30-4:15 pm. This session will focus on 2v2 & building to 3v3, seeing teammates & learning to attack space with/without the ball.
LEVEL IV all older and advanced SS players (able to play 3v3 & 4v4, using teammates to build an attack, transition from offense to defense) Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30-4:30 pm
LEVEL V All advanced players w/ Vision Training & skills conducive to 7v7 team play. Boys and Girls Teams entered in Mac Parks and Rec League in addition to Small-sided games Program. Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30-4:30 pm w/ Level IV, and Tuesdays and/or Thursdays 4:30-5:15 pm for Team specific training.
Note: It is best to start your player at the level they will be most confident and comfortable. It is much easier to move a player up than down. If you have a question about what level is best for your player please call Coach Karen.
GAMES: Friday nights September 20 - October 25th at the YCSC Turf field (cleats suggested & shin-guards required). New teams will be formed for each week immediately following check-in. More game info to follow.
Champions Club/Shape Game (extra time & make-up) Wednesdays 1:45-2:45 pm
PARENTS: Our young players should have a parent at/near the pitch during every practice and at games. We want our young players to feel comfortable and confident and have a parent to attend to them for any personal needs. At games, parents should cheer, but please refrain from directing your player. Soccer is a sport that requires the development of vision, decision-making, and creativity. If you tell your player what to do, you are ultimately limiting their growth potential. If your player is missing an aspect of the game and you want to help, try gently asking them questions that can lead to self-discovery.
Please contact me with any concerns or suggestions at any time during the season! We want this to be the best experience possible for every player. Thank you for signing up for the YCSC 2024 Fall Program, it's going to be a fantastic season!
Welcome, Coach Karen
BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH THE
LOVE OF THE GAME
Fall REGISTRATION is OPEN!
Join our on-going
Free Programming happening now & get ready for the fall season:
Champions Club, Drop-in
& Vision Training Events
Use our Easy Google Form to register, and we will invoice you for $15 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP if you have not registered since May 2024 (ages 4-adult, members 3 years and under are free). Annual club membership is only $15. and covers all free programming year-round. June 2024 - July 2025
Friday Night Small-sided Games Program
Register now & join in our our Free Champions Club Mon/Wed through February, Free Vision Training & fun community tournaments. SS Levels I & II begin Sept 2nd. SS Levels III, IV & V/Rec Team begin late Aug date TBD.
YCSC in Mac Parks and Rec League
Begin NOW!
For Level IV & V SS players interested in playing on a YCSC REC team "in addition to" Friday Night Small-sided Games. Join & participate in Champions Club now! Team training starts late Aug, and is designed for players attending Vision Training & summer Champions Club.
6th-8th grade Classic League
Playing Sat games in Salem. Teams for boys and girls. 5th graders included with experience, strength and vision to play 11v11. All Interested players are HIGHLY encouraged to participate in off-season Free MS/HS Drop-in play, summer training sessions and Champions Club.
"GET UP & GO" EVENTS
MONDAY, AUG 19th
FREE Champions Club /
Drop-in All Year Round
If you want to help your player develop into a creative quality player, then lots of "free-play" opportunities with multiple ages is an absolute MUST! Earn a club jersey after your 1st three days/events of participation, Champions Club patches earned for every additional 3 events. Summer schedule through August:
Monday:
3:00-4:30pm Champions Club (all ages able to play 3v3 +)* (Earn your free Champions Club jersey and participation badges)
Tuesday:
6:00-7:30pm All 7/8th MS, HS & adult Mentors Welcome!!*
Wednesday:
2:30-3:00pm Emerging Champions (1V1+, PreK and K welcome) (Earn your free Champions Club jersey and participation badges) Youth Mentors welcome!*
3:00-4:30pm Champions (3V3+) (Earn your free Champions Club jersey and participation badges)*
4:30-5:00pm Champions Skills ((Work toward earning your free Champions Club jacket)*
Sunday:
6:30-8:00ish pm YCHS Players, Coaches and coach invited alumni & college players w/Coach Jon Briggs
* older players are encouraged to attend and be part of our youth mentorship program. Volunteer hours can go toward you Presidential Award🏆!
SUNDAY, AUG 18th
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Year 2023 Stats
We never tally wins and loss's, instead we celebrate what matters... in 2023 YCSC:
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Provided 1002 programming hours, of which 782 were FREE!
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Serviced Over 500 youth and family members in fully inclusive and integrative programming from ages Toddler thru Adult including players with special needs.
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Documented Over 10,500 hours of volunteerism
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We kept our annual club membership at $15.
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We developed players through the LOVE of the Game!
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We teach individual VISION to all age levels so players can grow to own their game and play with creativity and speed in the flow.
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Please read the full pdf report below.
Mid March - Oct 2024
Free Toddler/PreK
FUN TIME
every Tuesday AM!
10:30-11:15am YCSC Arena
Running/soft soled shoes only.
Youth Mentorship Opportunities ❤️
Happening year round,
earn your Presidential Volunteer Service Award and help your community.
Mentorship Training
We encourage and train phenomenal youth mentors from elementary through high school. Every child has the opportunity to give back to their community through our programming. Join us and help create generous, intelligent, creative leaders. Lucas Partin was YCSC Volunteer of the Year with over 300+ volunteer hours for both 2021 & 2022. Lucas is a fabulous example of our mission...
"Building Community Through the LOVE of the Game!" ❤️
We are the ONLY certified "Vision Training Club" in Oregon, and vision training is the backbone of ALL our club training.❤️
Every player needs Vision Training to qualify for team league play.
Don't miss your opportunity to grow with Vision coaching expert, TJ Kostecky.
Year-round "Deposit Return"
Bottle and Can Drive
for the YCSC Scholarship Program
Please save your $0.10 deposit return bottles and cans to help YCSC keep costs the lowest in the state of Oregon for our players and families!Your generous donations will keep our community minded, grassroots programs going STRONG and accessible to all!
Please save your "deposit return" cans and bottles for the YCSC Scholarship Program! Bottles and cans are collected at the Arena. Our Scholarship Program not only ensures that every child who wants to play soccer can afford to, be we also use the funds to provide all the equipment for our MANY FREE programs: "Get up and GO" Obstacle Course, Toddler Fun Time, Champions Club, Arena Drop in, TOPSoccer. Our programs touch the lives of 700+ people annually, from toddlers-seniors, including special needs and emerging athletes, and all our seasoned players. Please join us and donate your "deposits"! Funds raised beyond scholarship needs will be held in the 2030 Community Field Cover Project!
Coach Karen
Champions Club
Join our Juggling Champions
We welcome all players of any age... All you need do is juggle your "age" to be recognized.
Top of the leader board is the
incredible, and ever-dedicated,
LUKE CORRIGAN w/ club record of 221!
Join us for FUN and
to work on skills to earn your Free Champions Club Jacket!
FREE, Register on-line.
Earn your club jersey with 3 days of participation and patches for each additional 3 days!
NO cleats in the Arena!
Free one-on-one skill training/assessment available
on request for 2022-2023 Annual Club Members
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"The best way to predict the future is to create it."
Abraham Lincoln
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BE A PART OF THE YCSC COMMUNITY
No matter your age or ability, there is a way to become involved with the YC Soccer Club. In addition to our youth leagues and programs, we sponsor over 700 hour annually of free programming, from Free Toddler Fun Time to Free Adult/coach drop-in and all age Community Tournaments. If playing is not on your immediate agenda, then we welcome you to get involved through volunteerism, fundraising and supporting our Can and Bottle Scholarship Fund.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
The YC Soccer Club has a record of volunteerism that is unparalleled by other clubs in Oregon. A major part of our mission is to help our club members be the best community members they can be. Volunteer, earn your Presidential Service Award, and help us "Build Community Through the Love of the Game".
