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.
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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!
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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.
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Please walk your young players to and from the arena gate, No children should be alone in the parking area.
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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.
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A waiver is now required for everyone who enters the arena play area. Please register All children and adults for free Drop-in​
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PLEASE STAY UP TO DATE BY SUBSCRIBING TO THE YCSC ARENA CALENDAR
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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
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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.
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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
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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. Read about our awesome volunteerism, and support the local businesses that in turn support our community through the YC Soccer Club!
Thank you Lucas Partin -
our nomination for OYSA Volunteer of the year 2020 & 21
and YCSC 2020 & 21Volunteer of the Year!
Local and National Recognitions
Dedicated Coaches with BIG hearts!
2015 US Youth Soccer National Volunteer of the Year
Program Director and Coach Karen Wright was awarded the 2015 US Youth Soccer National Volunteer of the Year. Karens continued volunteerism through coaching, administration, community support and club leadership for the YC Soccer Club totals well over 2000 hours annually.
2016 Oregon Youth Soccer Volunteer of the year
Coach Jon Lucero was the 2016 Oregon Youth Soccer Volunteer of the year. Coach Jon has done incredible work elevating the level of play for the 4th-8th grade competitive programs though his leadership of our Middle School and Lightning Academys, team coaching and through the Futsal Program.
YCSC Arena in Forbes Magazine
YCSC New Youth Field
YCSC has just completed their new 7V7 youth pitch adjacent to the Arena on property donated by the Wrights. A giant thank you to Ken Wright Cellars, Fitzgerald Farms, Brad Fuerst Trucking, Pihl Excavation, All Build Construction, Adidas, Nice Electric, Western Rock Products, Baez Sport Group and PCU Field Development for your amazing In-Kind Gifts and hard work. Thank you for the incredible grant support from First Federal, Adrianna Franch (through Nike), NW Farm Credit, Walk in the Park Charities, the Oregon Community Foundation through the charitable giving of the Palma A. Domenico Fund and the Roy and Diane Marvin Fund and Adidas. Thank you the 100+ fabulous community volunteers/donors that have already invested deeply in helping the YCSC and continue to invest in their community.
2015 MLS Community MVP Grand Prize Winners
The YCSC was selected to represent the Timbers MLS Club for our efforts in using the game of soccer to make a difference in our community. Our rural community of Yamhill Carlton and our amazing friends from the Timbers Army, our non-stop voting bank of local players, friends and families of YCSC helped us to out vote all 20 MLS clubs and major communities in North America (and by a long shot, we were told!) Our players had their fingers on the "red" button non-stop for a month with the most incredible "we can do this" attitude! Congratulations to all for a well earned victory! It was a great lesson in believing in the power of a community and working together tirelessly to achieve our goal!
2017 & 2018 Community Service Award
Dedicated and generous coaches like Nora Leonard (the fearless leader of the U10-U12 Yellow Jackets) helped to start the YC Soccer Club and volunteered for more than 10 years. Individuals like Nora are what make YCSC great and our community strong. Not only did she volunteer her time for all things soccer for these players, but she was also a leader for their amazing volunteer work with the Willamette Valley Cancer Foundation. Coach Nora instilled leadership, compassion, an appreciation of hard work and a real love of the game. We salute her and encourage others to follow in her footsteps!
2018 & 2019 Target Youth Soccer Grant
For YCSC Get Up and GO Free Programming
Thank you Target for supporting YCSC's efforts to build our free programming, offering services to everyone in our greater community. With your generous help, we are inspiring new athletes with our "Get up and Go" events. The purchase of new equipment has helped us expand our FREE Toddler Fun Time, Free PreK Fun Time, Free Champions Club, and to introduce TOPSoccer to Yamhill County.
Carlton's Walk in the Park
Thank you to Carlton's Walk in the Park charitable foundation, for their generous ongoing support of YCSC Free Programing. Please support this amazing foundation doing incredible work here in Carlton!
Congratulations YCSC!
Thank you Oregon Community Foundation!
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