Ebbetts Pass Youth Soccer League

The basic CYSA Recreational Playing League is classified as a Division 4 playing league within CYSA. This league is comprised of teams that normally play within the boundaries of the league.

There is another part of the recreational program, Division 3, which is often termed as ‘Upper House’. For the Division 3 teams, they typically travel to other cities to play. This recreational program is considered as the prelude for playing in Division 1 play, the CYSA competitive program.

The emphasis for the recreational playing leagues is for fun and ensuring that players get ample opportunity to have field playing time. Some leagues have policies which state that a player must play at least fifty percent (50%) of each game. This policy is totally league driven and league dependent. If you want to have some fun, and enjoy watching players have fun, watch the entry level age group games (U5, U6, etc.).

For a new coach, with no experience, this is a great place to start your soccer career. There are minimum expectations, with the greatest emphasis on the players having fun on the field. As a coach progresses through the age groups they are expected to take coaching license classes, which gives the knowledge needed to pass onto players. The lower age groups generally require at least an ‘F’ license. Check with your league for their coach license policy and classes offered. With a coach license in hand, the next item that you will need to learn about are the league rules regarding age group play, CYSA Modified Rules for U10 play, and the FIFA Laws of the Game. Check with your league for information on these items. Volunteers are always needed by leagues to coach teams. This is a worth while undertaking, especially when you see the faces of ‘your’ team, as they enjoy their soccer playing experience.