named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
MLS NEXT Academy
Elite youth soccer program for boys and girls competing at the national level, focused on technical and tactical development with pathways to professional and college soccer
NEAL (Northeast Academy League)
Regional competitive league participation for youth teams, with documented championships in multiple age groups
New York State Cup Program
Youth soccer competition pathway culminating in state-level tournaments, with advancement to regional and national stages
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 7 activities
- Coach education and development partnershipsEnhances coaching quality through formal partnerships such as with the New York Red Bulls, implementing coach education and evaluation systems aimed at meeting professional development standards.
- Competitive league and tournament participationFields teams in elite competitive leagues including the National Academy League (NAL) and MLS NEXT, with regular qualification for national championships and showcases such as the NAL National Championship, IMG Cup College Showcase, and MLS NEXT Cup playoffs.
- Girls’ soccer development programDelivers a specialized soccer development program for female players emphasizing tempo, creativity, decision-making, tactical growth, and teamwork to prepare girls for collegiate soccer and scholarship opportunities, with training adapted to align with college and professional standards.
- Preparation for elite and professional soccer careersPrepares youth athletes for college, professional, and national team soccer through high-level competition, individualized development, and alignment with standards of collegiate and professional environments, resulting in player selections to U.S. Youth National Teams, MLS NEXT All-Star Games, and professional academies.
- Winter Futsal Development ProgramOffers a seasonal Winter Futsal Development Program for U11–U14 players featuring elite coaching methodologies, participation in high-level regional tournaments, and guaranteed entry into three prestigious futsal competitions in northeastern America.
- Youth and senior soccer club operationsOperates a nonprofit soccer club providing structured soccer programs for youth and senior participants, including training, competitive leagues, and developmental pathways.
- Youth player development pathwayProvides a comprehensive player development pathway for young soccer players focused on building technical foundations, tactical understanding, creativity, decision-making, and confidence in possession, with age-specific programming from early childhood through adolescence.
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Youth Volleyball Club Programs 1 activity
- State and regional championship successHas achieved competitive success at the state and regional levels, including winning the New York State Cup across multiple age groups and securing NEAL division championships.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.01M
Contributions & grants$31K3%
Program service revenue$950K95%
Investment income$25K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.04M
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$667K
Cash$514K
Investments$153K
Liabilities$444K
Net assets$223K
Liquid reserves7.7 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -2.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- ANNIE SCIMEMI — TRUSTEE/DIRE
- GEORGE SILVA — TRUSTEE/DIRE
- MIGUEL BRUNENGO — TRUSTEE/DIRE
- TIMON KALPAXIS — PRESIDENT
relationships · 28
Who they work with
- CF Montreal Partner — Competitive opponent in the MLS NEXT FLEX league
- Cosmopolitan Junior Soccer League Network — Competitive teams participate in the Cosmopolitan Junior Soccer League across boys’ and girls’ programs.
- Daniel Hristodorov Partner — Staff coach for the 2017 Blue team.
- Dennis Stephens Partner — Coach for the 2010 Girls team.
- IMG Cup Partner — Participates in the IMG Cup College Showcase as part of national competition programming.
- Jefferson Jurado Partner — Staff coach for the 2017 White team.
- Jhoan Sarmiento Partner — Staff coach for the 2014 MLS II White team.
- Juniper Valley Park Partner — Hosts intramural soccer programs at Brennan Field and Grass Field #3.
- Levels Futsal Partner — Strategic collaboration to deliver the Winter Futsal Development Program, including use of training facilities and joint program implementation.
- Levels Futsal Partner — Strategic partner providing elite futsal facilities and coaching for BW Gottschee player development.
- MLS NEXT Network — Member of the MLS NEXT league, with players selected for the MLS NEXT All-Star Game.
- MLS NEXT Partner — Participates in the MLS NEXT All-Star Game, indicating a partnership or affiliation with the league's youth development platform.
- MLS Next Partner — Blau Weiss Gottschee's academy teams participate in the MLS Next league.
- Mark Foynes Partner — Staff coach for the 2015 MLS II Blue team.
- Miguel Brunengo Partner — Girls Program Director overseeing the development and implementation of the girls soccer program.
- NY Red Bulls Partner — Competitive opponent in the MLS NEXT FLEX league
- National Academy League Partner — Participating member in a competitive youth soccer league structure.
- New England Revolution Partner — Competitive opponent in the MLS NEXT FLEX league
- New York Red Bulls Partner — Partner in the New York Red Bulls Academy Affiliate Program, providing shared resources, coach education, and evaluation systems.
- New York Red Bulls Academy Network — Official affiliate of the New York Red Bulls Academy, aligning with its player development pathway.
- New York Red Bulls Academy Partner — Co-partners in elite player development and talent identification programs for top youth players.
- Nick Karkut Partner — Staff coach for the 2014 MLS II Blue team.
- Ralph Spampinato Partner — Coach for the 2013 Girls team.
- Seattle Sounders Partner — Opponent in the MLS NEXT Cup playoff match
- Timon Kalpaxis Partner — Pre-Academy Director responsible for leading the program.
- Tom Kieblesz Partner — Coach for the 2008 Girls and 2015 Girls teams.
- Tom Strumpf Partner — Staff coach for the 2015 MLS II White team.
- Toronto FC Partner — Competitive opponent in the MLS NEXT FLEX league
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.
- Ball Mastery First Development Modelmethodology: ball_mastery_firstBy prioritizing ball mastery under pressure before tactical instruction, the organization builds player confidence and technical fluency, which enables later creativity and effective decision-making in competitive contexts.
- Futsal-Based Skill Accelerationmethodology: futsal-based player developmentBy using futsal as a training foundation, the organization develops superior technical skills, faster decision-making, and enhanced creativity in players because the confined-space, high-pressure environment intensifies ball mastery and problem-solving under realistic conditions.
- Mental Traits Primacy Modelmethodology: mentality_over_talentBy emphasizing mental traits such as work rate, focus, and resilience as foundational to performance, the organization enables players to transition from raw talent to sustained high achievement because psychological readiness determines consistency under pressure.
- Player-Centered Holistic Developmentmethodology: player-centered_developmentBy balancing structured discipline with creative freedom and prioritizing individual growth over short-term winning, the organization fosters long-term player engagement, resilience, and high performance grounded in personal development rather than external outcomes.
- Progressive Technical-to-Tactical Pathwaymethodology: progressive player developmentBy structuring player development along a progressive pathway that begins with dribbling and technical skill, then advances to tactical understanding and teamwork, the organization builds confident, capable players prepared for collegiate and elite competition because mastery of fundamentals enables higher-order performance.