named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Game Day Program
Weekly small-sided match experience for players ages 6 to 12, featuring coached teams and referees to help children apply skills in game situations and learn positioning and rules.
Little Vikings
Developmental soccer program for children ages 3 to 5 using play-based activities to teach balance, coordination, and basic ball control as the entry point to the Gjøa Development Pathway.
Summer Soccer Camp
Week-long soccer camps for children ages 6 to 13 held at Prospect Park Parade Ground, focusing on ball mastery, technical skills, and small-sided games in a structured daily schedule.
Youth Development Program (YDP)
Weekly soccer clinics for non-travel players ages 6 to 12, offering co-ed and girls-only training sessions focused on technical skills and small-sided scrimmages.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 6 activities
- Schools Out CampsHosts seasonal soccer camps for youth players in grades K–8 during school breaks to provide structured soccer activities and skill development.
- Specialized Goalkeeper TrainingProvides weekly goalkeeper-specific training within the travel soccer program, including individual development plans and performance analysis, led by a dedicated coach; has contributed to three goalkeepers joining Eastern New York ODP rosters in recent seasons.
- Summer Soccer CampsOffers week-long and single-day summer soccer camps in Brooklyn for children ages 6–13, featuring full-day programming focused on ball mastery, coordination, and small-sided games, with licensed coaches and programming available to players of all skill levels.
- Travel Soccer Program for Boys and GirlsRuns competitive travel soccer teams for boys and girls from late August to mid-June, featuring weekday practices, weekend competitions, and licensed coaching; includes participation in regional and international tournaments such as the Norway Cup in Oslo.
- Winter Indoor Soccer ProgramHosts weekly indoor practices and optional scrimmages at Socceroof during winter months to maintain player development and team cohesion outside the regular season.
- Youth Soccer Programs for Ages 3–19Operates structured youth soccer programs for children and teenagers across all age groups (U7–U19), including boys and girls teams, with age-appropriate training focused on ball mastery, technical skills, small-sided games, and game rules, serving over 800 participants annually in Brooklyn.
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- College Soccer Recruitment SupportSupports college-bound players through partnerships with recruitment services like FirstPoint USA, annual College Guidance Events, and direct communication support with college coaches, helping hundreds of alumni play at NCAA DI, DII, and DIII levels.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Community Engagement and ServiceEngages youth players in community service through the Playing it Back program, fostering civic responsibility alongside athletic development.
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Sliding-Scale Tuition Programs 1 activity
- Need-Based Scholarships and Financial SupportOffers partial need-based scholarships for participation in travel soccer and summer camps, along with a 25% discount on Game Day registration for YDP participants and a 10% sibling discount for families registering multiple children.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Player Recognition and Awards ProgramRecognizes player contributions through annual awards including the Innsats Award for effort and attitude, the Players’ Player Award voted by teammates, and internal Coach of the Year honors.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- International Coaching and Development InitiativesCo-founded Academy 11 in Accra, Ghana, and delivered coaching programs in Botswana through the Coaching for Conservation initiative, extending soccer development beyond local programming.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.41M
Contributions & grants$98K7%
Program service revenue$1.28M91%
Investment income$3280%
Other revenue$28K
expenses
Total expenses$1.44M
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead22%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$864K
Grants paid out$55K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.20M
Cash$653K
Investments$0
Liabilities$935K
Net assets$267K
Liquid reserves5.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -5.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 17
- AL BILLERA — TRUSTEE
- BARBARA DONOHUE — FIELD DIRECTOR
- BILLY MCGHEE — SENIOR ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
- CIARA MCARDLE — CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
- CRAIG SVENDSEN — TREASURER
- DANNY FITZPATRICK — VICE PRESIDENT
- ERIK BJORNSON — FORMER TRUSTEE
- EUGENE MCARDLE — TRUSTEE
- GREGG BERGSTROM — FINANCIAL SECRETARY
- HEGE RYAN — RECORDING SECRETARY
- JIMMY SVENDSEN — YOUTH ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
- KELLY MCARDLE — TRUSTEE
- KIRK HERRERA — FORMER TRUSTEE
- PETER KONGVOLD — TRUSTEE
- TOMMY SMITH — PRESIDENT
- VERA DRANGE — SOCIAL DIRECTOR
- WILLIE GONAZALES — FORMER TRUSTEE
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- 1990 World Cup Partner — Michael Windischmann served as captain of the U.S. National Team at the 1990 World Cup.
- Academy 11 Partner — Co-founded soccer academy in Accra, Ghana, in partnership with SC GJOA coaching staff.
- Coaching for Conservation Partner — Collaborates on a program that combines soccer coaching with wildlife conservation education in Botswana.
- EDP Soccer Partner — Participates in EDP leagues for competitive play for both girls and boys travel teams.
- Eastern NY ODP Partner — Recommends top Travel Soccer players to Eastern NY ODP for tryouts and collaborates on player development.
- FC Barcelona C (Women’s) Partner — Notable alumna Lozen Ricard previously played for FC Barcelona C (Women’s).
- FirstPoint USA Partner — Partners with FirstPoint USA to support college recruitment for soccer players.
- Philadelphia Union Partner — Notable alumnus Markus Anderson played for Philadelphia Union in MLS.
- Prospect Park Parade Ground Partner — Hosts summer soccer camps at the Prospect Park Parade Ground facility in Brooklyn.
- Rosenborg Kvinner 2 Partner — Notable alumna Lozen Ricard played for Rosenborg Kvinner 2 in Norway.
- SUNY Purchase Men’s Soccer Partner — Has a mutually beneficial relationship where SC Gjøa develops players who go on to join the SUNY Purchase Men’s Soccer program.
- Socceroof Partner — Provides indoor turf-field space for winter practices and tournaments.
- Socceroof Partner — Provides indoor turf-field space for winter practices and training.
- U.S. Men’s National Team Partner — Alumni including Lloyd Monsen, Gregg Bergholm, and Michael Windischmann have represented the U.S. Men’s National Team.
- U.S. Olympic Team Partner — Alumni including Lloyd Monsen, Amr Aly, and Tom Kain have represented the U.S. Olympic Team.
- U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame Partner — Multiple notable alumni, including William Andersen, Lloyd Monsen, and Michael Windischmann, are inducted into the U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Development-Over-Competition Modelmethodology: development_over_winningBy prioritizing long-term player development over short-term competitive outcomes, the organization fosters broader engagement and skill progression because reducing performance pressure allows players to experiment, grow, and maintain intrinsic motivation.
- Holistic Youth Development Through Soccermethodology: holistic youth developmentBy integrating fun, care, and community into player development, the organization supports holistic growth and on-field excellence because emotional well-being and social connection enhance motivation, confidence, and sustained participation.
- Play-Based Learning for Early Skill Developmentmethodology: play-based learningBy using play-based learning for young children, the organization builds foundational motor and soccer skills because joyful, unstructured play fosters early enjoyment and natural skill acquisition in a developmentally appropriate way.
- Possession-Based Soccer Developmentmethodology: possession-based soccer developmentBy using an attacking, possession-based playing style, the organization fosters technical skill development, creativity, and long-term engagement in soccer because this approach emphasizes decision-making and individual growth within a team context.
- Structured Player Development Pathwaymethodology: long-term-athlete-developmentBy offering a continuous, age-structured development pathway from early childhood through college, the organization ensures progressive skill acquisition and sustained involvement because players receive age-appropriate challenges and clear progression milestones.