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NEW HYDE PARK WILDCATS SOCCER CLUB

NEW HYDE PARK, NY · EIN 112570122 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · nhpwildcats.org
revenue
$361K
expenses
$372K
net assets
$220K
employees
0
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

INSTRUCTION OF LOCAL YOUTH IN GAME OF SOCCER APPROXIMATELY 800 BOYS AND GIRLS PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM WHICH IS SUPERVISED BY 50 VOLUNTEERS

profile · synthesized from sources

Youth soccer organization based in New Hyde Park, NY, offering intramural, travel, and developmental programs for children ages 3–19. The club emphasizes player development, sportsmanship, and community engagement, with approximately 1,200 participants. It also runs a TOP Soccer program for children with special needs and relies on volunteer coaches and referees.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Developmental Soccer Program
Supplemental training and competition program for intramural players seeking higher intensity play, featuring professional coaching and weekend games
Intramural Soccer Program
Recreational soccer program for children ages 3–14, offering coed and gender-specific divisions with games and practices held on Saturdays at Denton Elementary School
Referee Training Program
Offers USSF Entry Level (Grade 9), Bridge, and Advanced Level (Grade 8) referee courses for youth and adults, preparing officials for local games
TOP Soccer
Inclusive soccer program for children with intellectual, emotional, and physical disabilities, offering free participation, one-on-one coaching, and seasonal tournaments
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Youth Soccer Development Programs 6 activities
    • Developmental (Pre-Travel) Soccer Program
      Offers a developmental soccer program for U8 and U9 players seeking advanced training, including weekly professional coaching, in-game instruction, and competitive matches against other clubs in Nassau County to prepare for travel soccer.
    • Inter-Town Soccer Program
      Runs a competitive soccer program for players ages 10–12, including weekly practices and organized games against other local senior intramural clubs in Nassau County, promoting further player development and regional competition.
    • Micro Soccer Program for Young Children
      Offers a coed introductory soccer program for children ages 3 to 5, featuring an 8-week Saturday morning session with 55-minute age-appropriate instruction and games delivered by professional trainers from SUSA at Denton Elementary School in New Hyde Park.
    • Supplemental Skills Training Programs
      Offers weekday supplemental training (Gold and Platinum packages) and summer skill sessions for intramural players to enhance technical abilities and game understanding, delivered in partnership with SUSA Academy.
    • Travel Soccer Teams
      Fields travel soccer teams that compete in the LIJSL, NYCSL, and EDP leagues, with programs designed for high-level play and development for players up to U19, including some teams recognized as state and regional powerhouses.
    • Youth Soccer Instruction and Intramural Programs
      Provides soccer instruction and operates intramural programs for approximately 800 local youth ages 3–14, including weekly practices, 8-game seasons, and Saturday games, with age-specific divisions from U6 through U14. The program emphasizes skill development, competition, and enjoyment in a team-based environment.
  • Adaptive Sports Programs 1 activity
    • Adaptive Soccer Program (TOP Soccer)
      Provides an inclusive, free soccer program for children with intellectual, emotional, and/or physical disabilities, offering fall, spring, and winter seasons, tournaments, and full uniforms, with no cost to families.
  • Youth and Community Sports Officiating Development 1 activity
    • Coaching and Referee Development Programs
      Offers structured training courses including USSF Entry Level, Bridge, and Advanced Level Referee Courses to certify assistant and center referees, and maintains a volunteer coaching application process requiring registration, background checks, and code of conduct compliance.
  • Youth Sports Safety & Risk Management 1 activity
    • Player Safety and Health Programs
      Implements safety protocols including mandatory background checks and concussion training for all coaches, CPR and AED training for staff, provision of first aid kits, and deployment of automated external defibrillators at all home games.
  • School Sports Booster Programs 1 activity
    • Scholarship and Access Program
      Operates a scholarship program to ensure access to soccer for children from low-income or financially struggling families, promoting inclusivity across all program levels.
  • Youth Sports Access and Equipment Support 1 activity
    • Tournament Participation and Support
      Registers teams for local tournaments such as the North Hempstead Cup Columbus Day Tournament and provides subsidies of up to $300 per team to support participation.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$361K
Contributions & grants$4K1%
Program service revenue$356K99%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$372K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$220K
Cash$212K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$220K
Liquid reserves6.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +4.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 11
  • CARLO PUCA — Trustee
  • CRAIG BOOTH — Secretary
  • DAVID FITZGERALD — Trustee
  • ETSUKO ISADA — Trustee
  • KIERAN GRIFFIN — President
  • LEO SACCO — Trustee
  • LILY CHO — Trustee
  • MARY JO BURSIG — Treasurer
  • PAT LOPEZ — Vice President
  • ROBERT REIMAN — Trustee
  • ROY PETER — Trustee
relationships · 17

Who they work with

  • Dick's Sporting Goods Partner — Partner that offers a discount to members and is featured as a sponsor.
  • Eastern NY Youth Soccer Association Government — Partner league requiring risk management compliance for LIJSL and intramural coaches.
  • Eastern New York State Soccer Association (ENYSSA) Government — Coaches are certified through ENYSSA TOP Soccer and registered for ENYSSA risk management.
  • LIJSL Government — League requiring coaches to complete an online quiz and adhere to a Code of Conduct.
  • LISoccerRefs.org Partner — Partner organization providing information and recruitment support for referee training courses.
  • Long Island Junior Soccer League (LIJSL) Network — New Hyde Park is affiliated with LIJSL and participates in joint tournaments with other member clubs.
  • NHP Memorial High School Key Club Partner — Students from the high school's Key Club serve as volunteer coaches in the TOP Soccer program.
  • North Hempstead Partner — Club participates in the North Hempstead Cup Columbus Day Tournament
  • Professional Trainers Partner — Collaborates with professional trainers to deliver soccer programs.
  • SUSA Partner — Provides professional soccer trainers for the Micro program.
  • SUSA Partner — Provides professional soccer trainers for weekly training and in-game instruction in the developmental program.
  • SUSA Partner — Training partner that hosts and facilitates summer clinic programs for NHP Wildcats.
  • SUSA Academy Partner — Partner organization through which the club offers professional training experiences.
  • SUSA Academy Partner — Provides skills training for intramural players through a partnership with SUSA Academy.
  • Sport Loft Partner — Official vendor for purchasing uniforms for the Senior Intramural Program.
  • U.S. Soccer Federation Partner — Follows U.S. Soccer Federation Player Development Initiatives for program structure and guidelines.
  • US Club Soccer Government — Partner league requiring risk management and concussion training for NY Club coaches.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

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  • Character and Sportsmanship Development
    methodology: sportsmanship-and-character-education
    By integrating the six pillars of character and promoting positive spectator conduct, the club builds personal and social responsibility, because embedding values like respect, fairness, and good citizenship in youth sports produces better athletes and more respectful communities.
  • Grassroots Player Development with Skill Progression
    methodology: developmental-skill-progression
    By introducing soccer through fun, age-appropriate, small-sided games and a weekly progression of skill-based activities, the club fosters a love for the sport and builds foundational skills, because early engagement through developmentally appropriate play increases long-term participation and player growth.
  • Inclusive Participation Through Adaptive Programming
    methodology: inclusive_recreation
    By offering specialized programs like TOP Soccer and one-on-one peer mentorship, the club enables children with special needs to participate in soccer, because inclusive, individualized support allows all children to develop at their own pace and experience the benefits of team sport.
  • Volunteer-Led Community Model with Leadership Pathways
    methodology: volunteer_led_model
    By combining volunteer coaches and referees—often former players—with professional trainers, the club builds community continuity and develops youth leadership, because local ownership and intergenerational involvement strengthen program sustainability and foster character development.