Recreational Soccer Overview

What is Recreational Soccer

Our Recreational Soccer Program is primarily devoted to the enjoyment and development of individual soccer players without the emphasis on travel or high level competition. The purpose of recreational soccer is to provide an opportunity for the participants to have fun, learn the sport, and develop life skills.  Recreational Soccer is very player focused. While we do form teams this is done mostly at random, outside of a few friend requests. We do this because our primary focus is to foster a love for the game of soccer and that happens at the individual level.

The program generally consists of kindergarten through 12 grade teams.  We offer Summer, Fall, and Winter Recreational Seasons.


Rec Purpose Statement



We recognize the most important aspect of youth sports is the opportunity to teach life-lessons learned through teamwork, effort, responsibility, and commitment.  CMYSA understands children learn from, and are influenced by, the adults involved in our organization. We demand the highest standard of behavior from board members, directors, staff members, coaches, and volunteers. We all, parents and fans included, must model patience, sportsmanship, and civility for our children.

What is Recreational Soccer

Our Recreational Soccer Program is primarily devoted to the enjoyment and development of individual soccer players without the emphasis on travel or high level competition. The purpose of recreational soccer is to provide an opportunity for the participants to have fun, learn the sport, and develop life skills.  Recreational Soccer is very player focused. While we do form teams this is done mostly at random, outside of a few friend requests. We do this because our primary focus is to foster a love for the game of soccer and that happens at the individual level.


The program generally consists of kindergarten through 12 grade teams.  We offer Summer, Fall, and Winter Recreational Seasons.

Rec Purpose Statement

We recognize the most important aspect of youth sports is the opportunity to teach life-lessons learned through teamwork, effort, responsibility, and commitment.  CMYSA understands children learn from, and are influenced by, the adults involved in our organization. We demand the highest standard of behavior from board members, directors, staff members, coaches, and volunteers. We all, parents and fans included, must model patience, sportsmanship, and civility for our children.

Our Approach

Our fundamental belief for what drives children into and out of Rec soccer is this.

Why Children Play Rec Soccer

  • To have fun
  • To be with their friends
  • To make new friends
  • To improve and learn
  • To feel good
  • To wear the gear

Why Children Quit Rec Soccer

  • Criticism and yelling
  • No playing time
  • Emphasis on winning
  • Poor communication
  • Fear of making mistakes
  • Boredom/not learning


Because of this we try and balance each and every session with a mix of training and games.  The training plans are customized for each age group to try to provide the appropriate level of challenge to foster growth without frustration. Our trainers are instructed to give strong positive feedback to the players as they try new things.  We want to reward the effort they are putting in whether they succeed or not.  When we switch to the games, we strive to not put a focus on the score.  While we do celebrate with the players when they get a goal what we really want is for them to get reset and play on.  This maximizes the time that each individual players get with the soccer ball. 


From time to time we get concerns from families about the competitiveness of a younger rec team or in the challenge their player is receiving. If these are concerns that you are feeling as a rec parent then there is a good chance that the  competitive soccer program is probably a better fit for your player.  Please always feel free to reach out to us to discuss!