Micro Soccer

Micro Soccer program provides educational and developmental training for our youngest players, ages 4-8 boys and girls. The expectation for micro-soccer emphasizes the understanding of basic skills, while having lots of fun. 

JIYSC is very proud to offer training and instruction like no other micro soccer program in the Lowcountry.  

The concept behind micro-soccer is to allow more touches on the ball, by having small teams playing on small-sided fields. This is an in-house program run entirely at JIYSC, which is open to all children regardless of experience.

The South Carolina Youth Soccer Association (SCYSA) requires, for insurance purposes, that we have a copy of each player’s birth certificate on file for the season.   All players will be required to turn in a copy of the birth certificate on "Meet The Coach Night".  The date for the 2011 spring season has not been set yet, but will be in February.

Recreation Soccer Program (U9 to U14)

The JIYSC Recreational Soccer Program is designed to offer fun and active training, provided by professional trainers in group, team, and individual formats. Teams are coached by volunteer licensed coaches, who participate in our coordinated training programs.

The goal of Rec soccer is to teach the FUNdamentals of soccer, develop individual and team skills, as well as prepare our players for league play, competing against teams from other clubs in the low country. JIYSC Recreational teams play in the Lower State Youth Soccer Association (LSYSA) competing against teams from other clubs, and may participate in local tournaments as determined by the team and parents.

In addition to weekly team practices, players can receive individual, techinical training, to advance their ability to control the ball and improve footwork.  Goalkeeper training is also provided to all Rec soccer teams by the JIYSC coaching staff.  Rec soccer players who are ready, will advance to the Academy level in the following year.
 

Academy Soccer Program (U9-U12)

Academy Soccer program is an advanced (and more competitive) step up from the Recreation Soccer Program, placing like-skilled players together in a player pool roster.  Academy soccer players should expect an additional day of training/instruction, and will receive a paid, professional coach.

The JIYSC Academy teams play in the LSYSA league, paired against teams from other clubs throughout the Charleston area.  Each season, the Academy teams will participate in at least two (2) tournaments, and some travel will be required for those events.  Player evaluations are required for this program.

Select Soccer Program (U13 - U18)

Select teams are for players that show an aptitude and desire to play at a more competitive level. The development of select players focuses on the technical, tactical, physical, and psychological aspects of the game in a fun and competitive environment.

Select Soccer Programs Options Include:

U13-U14 Classic (Fall & Spring)

U15-U18 Classic (Fall only)

U13-U14 Challenge (Fall & Spring)

U15-U18 Challenge (Fall only)

Teams in the select program are coached by professional coaches and trainers, all with experience at the highest levels of collegiate and professional play.  JIYSC fields Classic, Challenge and Premier level teams in the state’s Presidents Medal Soccer League (PMSL), the South Carolina State Challenge League (SCSCL) and in Region III Premier League.

  You should only be registering for a Select team if you were selected at tryouts or were directed by JIYSC staff.