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Staten Island’s Growing TOPSoccer Program Has Kicked Off Its Spring Season

By Randy Vogt, Director of Public Relations, Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association 

April 30, 2024-Over three dozen registered players and countless volunteers make up TOPSoccer in the Staten Island Youth Soccer League (SIYSL), the southernmost league in the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA).

TOPSoccer, The Outreach Program for Soccer, is a recreational program for children and adults with intellectual, emotional or physical challenges that is offered through soccer clubs under the US Youth Soccer umbrella. Staten Island TOPSoccer started nearly two decades ago and is now being led by the very enthusiastic Jerrier Atassi, who coaches 39 registered players from ages 4 to 29.

They play every Saturday at 3 pm at Owl Hollow Fields, having kicked off on April 20 and continuing until June 8.

“I would like to recognize our volunteer coaches: James and Matthew Funk; Carlo, Joseph and Lessa Hayes; Mark and Stella Vrapi; my wife Loraine Atassi plus multiple parents,” Jerrier said.

For more information and to register your son or daughter, please contact him at jerrier.atassi@gmail.com 

If you live outside Staten Island and would like to register your child with a club closer to you or want info on how to start a program, e-mail ENYYSA TOPSoccer Chairperson Lauren Lee at llee@enysoccer.com

With over 100,000 youth soccer players––both boys and girls––and more than 25,000 volunteers, the non-profit Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) stretches from Montauk Point, Long Island to the Canadian border. Members are affiliated with 10 leagues throughout the association, which covers the entire state of New York east of Route 81. ENYYSA exists to promote and enhance the game of soccer for children and teenagers between the ages of 5 and 19 years old, and to encourage the healthy development of youth players, coaches, referees and administrators. All levels of soccer are offered––from intramural, travel team and premier players as well as Children With Special Needs. No child who wants to play soccer is turned away. ENYYSA is a proud member of the United States Soccer Federation and US Youth Soccer. For more information, please log on to http://www.enysoccer.com/

LISRA Reaches the Milestone of 1,000 Active Referees

By Randy Vogt, Director of Public Relations, Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association

April 24, 2024-The pandemic affected everything, including the number of players and referees registered in organized soccer. But while the number of players returned to pre-pandemic levels, not so the number of refs as many decided to retire or spend much more time with their families on weekends.

The Long Island Soccer Referee Association (LISRA) is the largest ref organization by far in the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA). Three years ago, LISRA was down to approximately 650 referees and could not have in-person certification classes because of the pandemic. Assignors sent out lists of dozens of uncovered games every weekend during the Spring and Fall Seasons plus many refs officiated all day on weekends to help ensure that all games would be covered with a certified official(s).

“The return of soccer games on Long Island after the worst of Covid was like a breath of fresh air! We went back to assigning referees to games and felt some normality returning,” explained LISRA President Cathy Caldwell. “However, our number of available referees had dwindled. It was a tough time finding referees to work games. So we sent out e-mails and letters to college coaches, spoke to some high school coaches, put recruitment signs out at tournaments and asked clubs to send e-mails to parents whose kids were 14 and above and playing soccer.”

LISRA now has 1,169 certified officials and exactly 1,000 of them are active. 439 LISRA officials are 21+ years old and most of them serve mainly as referees. 730 LISRA officials are 14 to 20 years old and they generally are assistant referees although some are being promoted to referee through LISRA’s assessment and evaluation process. The list of uncovered games released by LISRA assignors Rich Baroniunas and EJ Schwarz is now much lower.

Games Under-13 and up utilize three officials, one ref and two assistant referees, on a large field while matches Under-12 and below have one ref on a small-sided field who is helped by club linesmen volunteering their time in raising the flag when the ball goes over the touchline.

LISRA Recruitment Director Marty Foeppel and LISRA Assistant Referee Director Jean-Marie Maio pointed out several factors for the number of LISRA officials increasing 80% during the past three years:

• The return of in-person certification classes

• A large 25% increase in referee game fees for most matches played on Long Island

• Referees talking to kids ages 14+ about becoming a certified referee when checking in players and handing out LISRA’s Become a Referee card

• Coaches and club presidents sending e-mails on how to become an official to their teenage players

• Recruitment signs at tournaments

• Enthusiastic assistant referees doing job fairs at their schools

• A streamlined and less cumbersome online recertification process developed by US Soccer that was easier to follow

“The LISRA Board of Directors were driven, as well as our referees. The success of all these actions was remarkable,” President Caldwell stated.

The certification class to become a referee or assistant referee consists of both online and classroom learning. For more information, log on to https://enysreferee.org/how-to-become-a-referee/. If you have any questions, e-mail questions@enysreferee.org

For more info about becoming an official on Long Island, please contact Marty Foeppel at MartyFoeppel@gmail.com

With over 100,000 youth soccer players––both boys and girls––and more than 25,000 volunteers, the non-profit Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) stretches from Montauk Point, Long Island to the Canadian border. Members are affiliated with 10 leagues throughout the association, which covers the entire state of New York east of Route 81. ENYYSA exists to promote and enhance the game of soccer for children and teenagers between the ages of 5 and 19 years old, and to encourage the healthy development of youth players, coaches, referees and administrators. All levels of soccer are offered––from intramural, travel team and premier players as well as Children With Special Needs. No child who wants to play soccer is turned away. ENYYSA is a proud member of the United States Soccer Federation and US Youth Soccer. For more information, please log on to http://www.enysoccer.com/

The LIJSL’s Vibrant TOPSoccer Program Has Kicked Off Its Spring Season

By Randy Vogt, Director of Public Relations, Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association 

April 16, 2024-The 10 leagues of the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) are in full swing and that also means the TOPSoccer Spring Season has also kicked off. TOPSoccer, The Outreach Program for Soccer, is a recreational program for children and adults with intellectual, emotional or physical challenges that is offered through soccer clubs under the US Youth Soccer umbrella. The Long Island Junior Soccer League (LIJSL) is the largest league in Eastern New York and also has the largest TOPSoccer program with 28 LIJSL clubs participating:

Special Children playing soccer in an organized league started first in the LIJSL in 1978 when the Huntington Boys Club and Massapequa Soccer Club separately started programs at a time when those with Special Needs playing sports is not as accepted as it is today. Using its longtime slogan of “Come Play With Me,” there are two big highlights of the LIJSL TOPSoccer Spring Season:

• Commack Festival/Tournament on Saturday, May 18 at the Burr Road Soccer Complex in Commack

• LIJSL Barbecue and Festival/Tournament on Saturday, June 1 at the Peter Collins Soccer Park in Plainview

Commack Festival/Tournament action

Additionally, the senior TOPSoccer teams will be traveling to play at other club’s home fields on occasion during the Spring Season.

For more information and to register your son or daughter, please contact LIJSL TOPSoccer Chairperson Ann Marie Toth at 516-694-3567. If you live outside Long Island and eastern Queens and would like to register your child with a club closer to you or want info on how to start a program, contact ENYYSA TOPSoccer Chairperson Lauren Lee at 516-538-7303.

With over 100,000 youth soccer players––both boys and girls––and more than 25,000 volunteers, the non-profit Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) stretches from Montauk Point, Long Island to the Canadian border. Members are affiliated with 10 leagues throughout the association, which covers the entire state of New York east of Route 81. ENYYSA exists to promote and enhance the game of soccer for children and teenagers between the ages of 5 and 19 years old, and to encourage the healthy development of youth players, coaches, referees and administrators. All levels of soccer are offered––from intramural, travel team and premier players as well as Children With Special Needs. No child who wants to play soccer is turned away. ENYYSA is a proud member of the United States Soccer Federation and US Youth Soccer. For more information, please log on to http://www.enysoccer.com/

Three Longtime Volunteers Inducted Into the LIJSL Hall of Fame

By Randy Vogt, Director of Public Relations, Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association 

April 8, 2024-The Long Island Junior Soccer League (LIJSL), the largest league in the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA), inducted three longtime volunteers into the LIJSL Hall of Fame. The ceremony took place on Saturday, April 7 at the Stonebridge Country Club in Smithtown.

From left to right: LIJSL Hall of Fame Chairperson Addie Mattei-Iaia, Victor Varonier, Violette Smith, Jeff Sinkiewicz and LIJSL President Andrew Seabury.

Victor Varonier has volunteered as a Club President for over two decades. He played soccer as a child, then became a coach and coached his Sound Beach team to the club’s only State Cup championship, an immense accomplishment for a very small community. Yet the Sound Beach Soccer Club, through Vic’s inclusive leadership, continues to grow. He also is always helping out to make sure the gameday experience is enjoyable for all players, from lining and setting up fields to cheering on the Sound Beach players from the touchline. 

Although Vic’s children graduated from youth soccer, the last one in 2018, he is now coaching his grandchildren!

Just like Vic Varonier, Violette Smith has been a Club President for over two decades. She has been the lifeblood of the Brentwood Youth Soccer Club as everybody knows Violette. She has steered the club with inclusivity, innovation and a genuine love for the sport, creating the atmosphere of a tight-knit family. This year, the club is also be celebrating its 50th anniversary and she is one of the many reasons why Brentwood High School has won five boys state soccer titles, including last year. 

In addition to leading a club of passionate soccer players, coaches and fans, Violette somehow finds the time to volunteer at the LIJSL office during the arduous but necessary registration process.

Jeff Sinkiewicz, known as “Mr. Middle Country Soccer,” has been involved with Middle Country Children’s Soccer for nearly three decades. Starting as a coach in the 1990’s, he served as Club President for five years and currently sits on the club’s board with the position of Head Referee. 

He is involved with many fundraising efforts in central Suffolk County and with many important days, from Memorial Day, the anniversary of 9/11, Halloween plus appearing as “Sinko’s Santa” aboard a Centereach fire truck and at the Centereach Tree Lighting. Jeff has also volunteered in the club’s TOPSoccer program that kicked off in 2021. He was honored as The Times of Middle Country’s Sports Person of the Year in 2012.

With over 100,000 youth soccer players––both boys and girls––and more than 25,000 volunteers, the non-profit Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) stretches from Montauk Point, Long Island to the Canadian border. Members are affiliated with 10 leagues throughout the association, which covers the entire state of New York east of Route 81. ENYYSA exists to promote and enhance the game of soccer for children and teenagers between the ages of 5 and 19 years old, and to encourage the healthy development of youth players, coaches, referees and administrators. All levels of soccer are offered––from intramural, travel team and premier players as well as Children With Special Needs. No child who wants to play soccer is turned away. ENYYSA is a proud member of the United States Soccer Federation and US Youth Soccer. For more information, please log on to http://www.enysoccer.com/

Eight Youth Soccer Teams Are Particularly Enthusiastic About the Solar Eclipse

By Randy Vogt, Director of Public Relations, Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association 

April 8, 2024-An earthquake, floods and an eclipse. It’s just another week in the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA). The solar eclipse will be particularly interesting to these eight teams:

Cold Spring Harbor/Huntington Eclipse, Long Island Junior Soccer League, Girls-Under-12

Commack Eclipse, Long Island Junior Soccer League, Girls-Under-15

Farmingdale Eclipse, Long Island Junior Soccer League, Girls-Under-11

Longwood Eclipse, Long Island Junior Soccer League, Girls-Under-13

Manhasset Eclipse, Long Island Junior Soccer League, Girls-Under-11

Sachem Eclipse, Girls-Under-8

Byram Hills Suns, Westchester Youth Soccer League, Boys-Under-12

Plattsburgh Suns, Capital District Youth Soccer League, Boys-Under-15

Interestingly, the six Eastern New York teams named Eclipse are girls squads on Long Island while the teams named Suns are boys squads north of New York City. The Plattsburgh Suns will be able to see a total eclipse, those other teams will not unless they go toward the Canadian border. Happy viewing!

With over 100,000 youth soccer players––both boys and girls––and more than 25,000 volunteers, the non-profit Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) stretches from Montauk Point, Long Island to the Canadian border. Members are affiliated with 10 leagues throughout the association, which covers the entire state of New York east of Route 81. ENYYSA exists to promote and enhance the game of soccer for children and teenagers between the ages of 5 and 19 years old, and to encourage the healthy development of youth players, coaches, referees and administrators. All levels of soccer are offered––from intramural, travel team and premier players as well as Children With Special Needs. No child who wants to play soccer is turned away. ENYYSA is a proud member of the United States Soccer Federation and US Youth Soccer. For more information, please log on to http://www.enysoccer.com/

Eastern New York Presents a Recreational Skills Clinic on June 1

By Randy Vogt, Director of Public Relations, Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association

March 28, 2024-The Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) is very pleased to present a Recreational Skills Clinic in support of the Spring 2024 League America Festival. It is free-of-charge and will take place during the State Cup finals on Saturday, June 1 at Stringham Park in LaGrange.

The event will start with one age group: Boys-Under-10 and Girls-Under-10, recreational players only. League America kicks off with a 1-hour skills clinic followed by inter-league friendly games. Participation awards will be presented to all players.

It’s a Saturday for recreational players to sharpen their skills, meet our coaches and have fun playing friendly games so please share this opportunity with your clubs and teams. 

Squads that would like to sign up can e-mail lfrancis@enysoccer.com. Responses should be sent to that e-mail address by 4 pm (the close of business) on Monday, April 15.

Any questions, please call the Eastern New York office at 516-766-0849.

With over 100,000 youth soccer players––both boys and girls––and more than 25,000 volunteers, the non-profit Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) stretches from Montauk Point, Long Island to the Canadian border. Members are affiliated with 10 leagues throughout the association, which covers the entire state of New York east of Route 81. ENYYSA exists to promote and enhance the game of soccer for children and teenagers between the ages of 5 and 19 years old, and to encourage the healthy development of youth players, coaches, referees and administrators. All levels of soccer are offered––from intramural, travel team and premier players as well as Children With Special Needs. No child who wants to play soccer is turned away. ENYYSA is a proud member of the United States Soccer Federation and US Youth Soccer. For more information, please log on to http://www.enysoccer.com/

Clifton Parks’ Ari George is Currently in England Training With Everton’s Soccer Academy

By Randy Vogt, Director of Public Relations, Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association

March 18, 2024-A Clifton Park teenager who competes in the Capital District Youth Soccer League (CDYSL) is currently in England training with Everton Football Club’s international academy until March 23.

13-year-old Ari George travelled to the Merseyside club along with his parents Marcus and Annie. Ari said before leaving, “I can’t wait to train with the International Academy coaches there and soak up everything they can teach me. It’s a great opportunity and I know I’m going to enjoy and just try to learn every second I’m there. The opportunity to go to Everton’s training ground and see how Premier League players and academy players train is just fantastic.”

Patrick Rabideau, who coaches Ari with the Boys-Under-14 Clifton Park Evolution, explained, “We’ve been part of Everton’s international affiliate program for two years now and it’s been an eye-opening opportunity for us to work with such a prestigious club in the English game and to learn from coaches who are training potential Premier League stars of the future, day-in and day-out.”

Coach Rabideau continued, “That access to the knowledge and coaching methodology that Everton has…has helped us to develop our own programs here at the Clifton Park Soccer Club, and this opportunity for one of our players to travel over is just another example of why this partnership is so beneficial to us as an organization.”

“We work really closely with Clifton Park to develop their academy program, to sharing best practices from our own academy but also through offering tailored support and training visits for both coaches and players to our training complex,” stated Patrick Byrne, Everton’s International Technical Manager. “We know from speaking to our other affiliate clubs across North America and beyond that these visits are really valuable in terms of strengthening our relationships with affiliates but also the learnings from seeing a Premier League environment up close.”

Byrne continued, “We look forward to welcoming Ari and his family to Finch Farm for a week with the hope that he will be inspired to keep working hard and keep loving his soccer.”

Ari is the first Clifton Park player to visit the 9-time English champions although Clifton Park coaches have gone before him as part of their affiliate program.

Ari will be back in Clifton Park to show what he learned at Everton when the Clifton Park Evolution play their second round State Cup match on April 6 against DV7 New York at Clifton Common. 

With over 100,000 youth soccer players––both boys and girls––and more than 25,000 volunteers, the non-profit Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) stretches from Montauk Point, Long Island to the Canadian border. Members are affiliated with 10 leagues throughout the association, which covers the entire state of New York east of Route 81. ENYYSA exists to promote and enhance the game of soccer for children and teenagers between the ages of 5 and 19 years old, and to encourage the healthy development of youth players, coaches, referees and administrators. All levels of soccer are offered––from intramural, travel team and premier players as well as Children With Special Needs. No child who wants to play soccer is turned away. ENYYSA is a proud member of the United States Soccer Federation and US Youth Soccer. For more information, please log on to http://www.enysoccer.com/

A Small Gesture That Goes a Very Long Way

By Randy Vogt, Director of Public Relations, Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association

February 29, 2024-The State Cup of the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) kicks off this weekend and our 10 leagues will be starting their seasons in March and April, depending on weather and field availability. I would like to highlight a small gesture, which I see in only some of the games I officiate, that could make the Spring Season go much better for your team.

Eastern New York would like to see more coaches like these two from the Cosmopolitan Junior Soccer League talking before the match

When I see a coach greet the opposing coach before the game, I know that the match is most likely going to go well. Even better if the coaches can talk for a few minutes. If nobody has done this, then the home coach should go over and welcome the visiting coach and players to the field.

Yes, I know that coaches and trainers before the match are busy sorting out who is at the field, who is still coming, putting the players through their warm-ups, etc. But there must be a few minutes to spare to talk to the opposing coaches. The attitude of the players and their parents feed off what their coach does as the coach is a role model for his or her team.

I kept a log of the games that I refereed last year and there were five times more yellow and red cards in games where coaches had no interaction before the game with one another compared to coaches shaking hands (at the very least) as the match started.

And who knows, if you talk to the opposing coach, you might have made a new friend.

With over 100,000 youth soccer players––both boys and girls––and more than 25,000 volunteers, the non-profit Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) stretches from Montauk Point, Long Island to the Canadian border. Members are affiliated with 10 leagues throughout the association, which covers the entire state of New York east of Route 81. ENYYSA exists to promote and enhance the game of soccer for children and teenagers between the ages of 5 and 19 years old, and to encourage the healthy development of youth players, coaches, referees and administrators. All levels of soccer are offered––from intramural, travel team and premier players as well as Children With Special Needs. No child who wants to play soccer is turned away. ENYYSA is a proud member of the United States Soccer Federation and US Youth Soccer. For more information, please log on to http://www.enysoccer.com/

Soccer Referees Wanted

By Randy Vogt, Director of Public Relations, Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association

February 27, 2024-The reasons for becoming a ref in the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) are as diverse as the personalities of our approximately 3,000 referees and assistant refs.

“25 years ago, I was with my sons at a tournament and in-between their games, I walked around the complex. What caught my attention was the complete lack of female referees. There were plenty of girls’ games going on but no women officiating their games or any other games. With intense curiosity and a desire to someday being there for young girls, I researched and found a referee course,” Long Island Soccer Referees Association (LISRA) President Cathy Caldwell explained, “Each week, refereeing became a little better thanks to encouragement from other refs and a willingness to learn by watching others. 90% of the time, I love refereeing!”

“There were not many young referees and I wanted to change how refereeing was perceived. The other reason was, of course, I loved being around the game. Nothing makes me happier than playing, refereeing and watching soccer. Making money while doing it is just a secondary benefit,” said up-and-coming ref Jared Sparks. “Lastly, I’ve always been the quiet, shy kid. I remember when I first began reffing, I was timid and lacked confidence in my own ability. Now I am confident, and feel like a leader on the pitch. Although it’s taken a decent amount of time to grow into the person I am today, refereeing each game has brought me more confidence and certainty in myself.”

LISRA Recording Secretary Jean-Marie Maio stated, “I became a ref through the Genesis program. Every Long Island Junior Soccer League club sent a parent to become a ref. If a referee did not show up for a game, we would therefore be able to ref. I stuck with it and have been officiating for the past 18 years.”

“I became a referee when my playing and coaching career was over,” Capital District Youth Soccer League (CDYSL) President Paul Bascomb said. “I love being a ref as a way to stay current with the players, coaches and parents. I’ve been doing it long enough that I have earned the respect of almost everyone.”

Longtime ref Rich Ceonzo stated, “I was an assistant coach for my son’s Under-9 team when an official ignored an opposing player who was 10 yards in an offside position during a direct free kick. He said, ‘You cannot be offside on a free kick,’ which I knew is not true. That’s when I decided if that was the level of refereeing available for local kids, I could certainly do better so I became a ref!”

“One of my co-workers was a ref and asked me to become a referee too. He told me that I should learn the rules. I thought that I have been playing soccer my whole life, never really liked the refs and I know the rules already. He said that he thought the same about the rules until taking the referee certification course. The course showed me that I did not know the rules either and was winging it based on what I experienced as a player,” New York Soccer Referees Association (NYSRA) President Kami Riazi explained. “After refereeing my first game, I was hooked. Soccer refereeing has been the best thing that I ever did and has given me a passion in life that I am grateful for!”

Interested in joining Cathy, Jared, Jean-Marie, Paul, Rich, and Kami in becoming a referee or assistant ref? Eastern New York is looking for new Grassroots Referees and the certification class consists of both online and classroom learning. For more information, log on to https://enysreferee.org/how-to-become-a-referee/. If you have any questions, e-mail questions@enysreferee.org

With over 100,000 youth soccer players––both boys and girls––and more than 25,000 volunteers, the non-profit Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) stretches from Montauk Point, Long Island to the Canadian border. Members are affiliated with nine leagues throughout the association, which covers the entire state of New York east of Route 81. ENYYSA exists to promote and enhance the game of soccer for children and teenagers between the ages of 5 and 19 years old, and to encourage the healthy development of youth players, coaches, referees and administrators. All levels of soccer are offered––from intramural, travel team and premier players as well as Children With Special Needs. No child who wants to play soccer is turned away. ENYYSA is a proud member of the United States Soccer Federation and US Youth Soccer. For more information, please log on to http://www.enysoccer.com/

The Top 10 Great Things About Being a Soccer Coach

By Tim Bradbury, Director of Coaching, Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association

It has always struck me as a little odd when clubs or leagues tell me that they struggle to find youth coaches. I cannot begin to imagine a life without coaching. Please find below the Top 10 Great Things About Being a Soccer Coach.

1. The smiles and joy you will see on the kids’ faces as you create fun and challenging environments for them to learn and play in.

2. The personal growth you see in kids as they learn to handle challenge, disappointment and some success and the joy you get in being there to support them.

3. The joy and pride you see in the parents’ faces as they watch their child learn and develop as players and teammates.

4. The pride you feel as you bump into kids you taught to play in years to come and they smile and thank you for the great times and memories the team gave them.

5. Your own growth as a teacher as you self-reflect on all the varied situations you have had to deal with while maintaining self-control.

6. The lifelong friendships you will develop with both the coaches that you work with and the parents of the kids you coach.

7. The extra step and zest for life that comes from the increased level of activity that being physically active as a coach will bring.

8. The pure pride and joy knowing that you helped lots of kids develop a love of sport for life and how much a healthy life will benefit your players.

9. The great memories that you and your family have from the games you will play and the places that you will get to see.

10. The unforgettable and stirring emotions as you see how strong the bonds are of the team you develop and how the group forge friendships for life.

I really cannot imagine how empty my life may have been if I had not been lucky enough to start on my journey as youth coach. If you’re interested in becoming a youth soccer coach but unsure how to get started, contact me here.

With over 100,000 youth soccer players––both boys and girls––and more than 25,000 volunteers, the non-profit Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) stretches from Montauk Point, Long Island to the Canadian border. Members are affiliated with nine leagues throughout the association, which covers the entire state of New York east of Route 81. ENYYSA exists to promote and enhance the game of soccer for children and teenagers between the ages of 5 and 19 years old, and to encourage the healthy development of youth players, coaches, referees and administrators. All levels of soccer are offered––from intramural, travel team and premier players as well as Children With Special Needs. No child who wants to play soccer is turned away. ENYYSA is a proud member of the United States Soccer Federation and US Youth Soccer. For more information, please log on to http://www.enysoccer.com/