named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Pre-Travel Program
A developmental bridge for skilled U7/U8/U9 players (ages 6-8) transitioning from recreational to competitive play. Focuses on technical and tactical skill development in a positive learning environment.
Recreation Soccer Program
Recreational soccer for children ages 4-17, emphasizing fundamentals, teamwork, and sportsmanship. All players participate in at least half of each game, with volunteer parent coaches and a family-oriented atmosphere.
Travel Soccer Program
Competitive soccer for motivated players who pass tryouts. Teams play year-round with 2-3 weekly practices, regional games, and multi-day tournaments in New York and out-of-state locations.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 3 activities
- Pre-Travel developmental programProvides a free developmental soccer program for U7/U8/U9 players (ages 6–8) as a bridge between recreational and travel soccer, including weekly training sessions on Friday evenings during the fall season at Warwick Town Park to build skills and familiarity with teammates and coaches.
- Travel soccer programsOperates 12 competitive travel soccer teams for boys and girls aged 7 to 18, conducting regular away games across the Hudson River and participating in multi-day tournaments within New York State and out-of-state. Organizes annual tryouts in April for children aged 6–8 and allows year-round tryouts for ages 8–18 when roster space is available.
- Youth recreational soccer programsOffers seasonal fall and spring recreational soccer programs for youth aged 4–17 in Warwick, NY, organizing games for over 40 teams across eight Saturdays each season. Prioritizes participation by ensuring all intramural players play at least half of each game, with registration open to 800–900 children and young adults annually.
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Youth and Community Sports Officiating Development 2 activities
- Referee training and employmentTrains and employs teens from the community as referees, many of whom began as players in the league, and reimburses part of the cost for referee certification and re-certification to support youth workforce development.
- Youth leadership opportunitiesOffers game coordinator positions to individuals younger than 14 to provide early leadership and operational experience within the soccer programs.
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Youth Sports Safety & Risk Management 1 activity
- Concussion education and safety resourcesDistributes downloadable concussion fact sheets to parents, coaches, student athletes, all athletes, and teachers to promote health and safety awareness in youth soccer.
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Youth Soccer Field Operations and Program Management 1 activity
- Operation of soccer facilitiesOperates and maintains soccer fields at 117 Union Corners Road in Warwick, New York, serving as a central location for league programming and activities.
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Youth Sports Access and Equipment Support 1 activity
- Soccer uniform distributionPartners with soccer.com (EuroSport) to order and distribute official travel uniforms, providing a standard package of two jerseys (purple and white), shorts, and socks to travel program participants.
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School Sports Booster Programs 1 activity
- Youth soccer scholarship awardsAwards two $1,000 annual memorial scholarships—one to a female student-athlete in memory of Robin Desrats and one to a male student-athlete in memory of Stephen G. Harrell—to support youth development through soccer.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$215K
Contributions & grants$9K4%
Program service revenue$176K82%
Investment income$60%
Other revenue$30K
expenses
Total expenses$214K
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$198K
Cash$66K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$198K
Liquid reserves3.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +2.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 11
- ANTHONY MONTI — TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR OF TRAINING/SPONSORS
- ASHLEE CARTWRIGHT — TRUSTEE/REC COORDINATOR
- BRIAN LARKIN — TREASURER
- CHRIS POPE — TRUSTEE/TRAVEL COORDINATOR
- CHRISTINA LOPEZ — REGISTRATION
- DAVIS LOPEZ — TRUSTEE/FIELD MAINTENANCE
- KAREN BESS — TRUSTEE/COMMUNICATIONS/TECHNOLOGY
- LISA ELLSWORTH — TRUSTEE/REFEREES
- MANDY BLANTON — SECRETARY
- MIKE FITZGERALD — PRESIDENT
- SHARON BURTON MANSUETO — VICE PRESIDENT/CONCESSIONS/FUNDRAISER
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Chris Pope Partner — Travel Coordinator for Warwick Soccer Club, point of contact for Pre-Travel Program inquiries.
- Chris Pope Partner — WSC travel coordinator responsible for arranging tryouts for existing teams.
- East Hudson Youth Soccer League Network — Member organization of the East Hudson Youth Soccer League.
- EuroSport Partner — Partner organization, also known as soccer.com, that fulfills uniform orders for the club.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook for social media outreach and sponsor recognition.
- GotSport Partner — Platform used for player and coach registration for the recreational soccer program.
- HVSRA Partner — Partner organization providing referee certification and recertification procedures.
- Hudson Valley Youth Soccer League Partner — Participates in the Hudson Valley Youth Soccer League for regular season games.
- Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram for social media outreach and sponsor recognition.
- National Center for Injury Prevention & Control Partner — Collaborates on concussion awareness and prevention resources.
- STOP SPORTS INJURIES Partner — Partners to provide injury prevention information and resources for soccer players.
- Warwick Valley High School Partner — Collaborates with the high school's Guidance Office for scholarship application submissions and recommendations.
- soccer.com Partner — Official vendor for ordering Warwick Soccer Club uniforms and accessories.
strategies · 2
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.
- Player Development Over Winningmethodology: player-development-firstBy prioritizing skill development, confidence, and motivation over competitive outcomes in early stages, the organization fosters long-term player engagement and holistic growth, because young athletes are more likely to stay in soccer and reach their potential when learning is emphasized.
- Sports-Based Youth Developmentmethodology: sports-based_youth_developmentBy using soccer as a vehicle for education and community-building, the organization supports children's physical, emotional, and social development, because structured sports participation fosters teamwork, long-term engagement, and collaboration between families, educators, and the community.