EPYSA.org Members of Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer benefit from a wide-range of programming, events and clinics, including: Player Development programs which are dedicated to teaching the game at all levels to all kids, with an emphasis on matriculation and growth. Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer helps teach a healthy lifestyle, with age-appropriate training, developmentally-appropriate training, parent education and academic opportunities. Opportunities abound, from rec soccer to camps, league play, tournaments, clinics and workshops. Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer’s elite-level training and competition for ages 10 to 17 includes the US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program (ODP); the National Championship Series; the US Youth Soccer National League; and Regional Leagues. Competitive-level training and competition for ages nine to 19 includes travel soccer, state-wide competitions, and ODP opportunities.
For recreational training and competition, for ages five to13, Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer offers community-based programs, helps parent-coaches and volunteers, provides coaching education services, competition in the Kohl’s American Cup, intramural and recreational festivals, and clinics. Throughout the year, Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer offers a wide range of Coaching Education programs, including: educational theory; physiology, psychology and sociology; guided discovery; age/ developmentally appropriate activity; US Soccer and US Youth Soccer courses. Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer’s staff are all “A” licensed and experienced instructors that train coaches, to train coaches, with free and low-cost supplemental materials available through the state office. For disabled or special needs children, Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer offers TOPSoccer programs, including parent and coach training, as well as player training, and competition. There are currently 18 TOPSoccer programs in Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer. TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) is a community-based training and team placement program for young athletes with disabilities, organized by youth soccer association volunteers, developed by US Youth Soccer and implemented by Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer, to bring the opportunity of learning and playing soccer to any boy or girls, age eight to 19, who has a mental or physical disability. Through other partnerships, Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer participates in a number of special programs and promotions, with added benefits for members, including discounts on tickets, merchandise, and memberships. Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer is actively involved with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Soccer Hall of Fame, the Philadelphia Sports Congress, and the Union League of Philadelphia for special programs and events, as well as other organizations. Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer communicates with the membership in a wide variety of ways, including the quarterly magazine “Touchline,” with articles about youth soccer players, coaches, officials, and alumni, as well as coaching education and event calendars. There are a number of e-mail newsletters, including the monthly “The Post” as well as regular e-mail updates for special events and promotions. There is also the website, EPYSA.org, which is updated daily with news, photos, videos and other information. For further information and updates, or to contact the state office, please visit the Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer website, EPYSA.org.
A Quick “Check List” of Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Member Benefits ✓ State Cup Competitions (three tiers) ✓ Regional & National competition entry fees ✓ USSF Licensing courses ✓ Director of Coaching Instruction ✓ College Scholarships
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✓ E-College Planning ✓ General liability and accident coverage ✓ Outreach to children with special needs, un-served or underserved communities ✓ Recreational Grants and Emergency Financial Assistance ✓ Discounts from local and national partners & vendors