named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Intramural Program
Recreational soccer program for children ages 3 to 9, focusing on fun, social development, and foundational soccer skills through weekly games and training sessions
Mini Kickers
Entry-level program for 3- and 4-year-olds introducing soccer through fun drills and small-sided games, with weekly 60-minute sessions
Summer Camp
Multi-week soccer camps offering training, matches, and skill-building activities for U4–U14 players, run in partnership with Jigs Soccer School
Travel Soccer
Competitive soccer program for players U9 and up, featuring professional coaching, league play, and home games at JFK Elementary, Homer Ave, and Birchwood Park fields
Winter Training
Indoor skill development sessions held in school gyms during the off-season, focusing on dribbling, passing, conditioning, and tactics for various age groups
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 4 activities
- Travel soccer program for youth athletesOperates a travel soccer program that partners with Soccer.com for uniforms and provides competitive teams designed to challenge players and support personal growth. The program emphasizes skill development and high-level play for young athletes.
- Year-round supplemental soccer programsOffers indoor winter training programs and summer soccer camps to support continuous player development. The winter program includes 6 weeks of weekly gym-based sessions, while summer camps are multi-day or multi-week events featuring training, skill-building, friendly matches, and games, including a partnership with Jigs Soccer School for U4 to U14 participants.
- Youth soccer league sponsorship and operationSponsors and operates a youth soccer league for players aged 3.5 to 19, including recreational intramural and competitive travel programs, with seasonal fall and spring sessions featuring 8–9 games per season. The club manages operations through volunteer support and uses multiple local fields including Birchwood Park, Fireman's Field, Homer Ave Field, and JFK Intermediate School.
- Youth soccer skills development and training programsProvides soccer training through professional licensed trainers and experienced coaches for age groups U6 through U9 and older, including weekly clinics, 45- to 60-minute training sessions, and skill-building focused on dribbling, passing, conditioning, and tactical understanding. Training occurs year-round, including weekday and weekend sessions within intramural and travel programs.
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Youth Sports Conduct Enforcement 1 activity
- Code of conduct enforcement during soccer activitiesEnforces a zero tolerance policy against abusive language, violent conduct, and detrimental behavior by coaches, players, parents, spectators, and referees during all soccer-related activities to ensure a safe and respectful environment.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Scholarship program for graduating seniorsOffers scholarships to graduating seniors from Deer Park High School to support their continued education.
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Youth Sports Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Volunteer-managed club operationsRelies on volunteers to manage all aspects of club operations, including coaching, registration, field and equipment management, uniforms, fundraising, photo day, and trophy day, enabling the delivery of youth soccer programs.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$132K
Contributions & grants$132K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$167K
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balance sheet
Total assets$61K
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Net assets$61K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -2.9%
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association Network — Member club within the ENYYSA network, adhering to its zero tolerance policy.
- JIGS Soccer Partner — Provides youth soccer training services to Deer Park Soccer Club with certified Long Island trainers.
- JIGS Soccer Academy Partner — Provides training for both the Mini Kickers and Intramural programs.
- Jigs Soccer School Partner — Collaborates with Deer Park Soccer Club to deliver summer soccer camps for youth.
- Jigs Training School Partner — Provides professional training for all sessions in the winter soccer program.
- Soccer.com Partner — Official supplier for travel uniforms and fan wear.
- lijsoccer.com Partner — Partner website used to access travel team schedules and standings.
strategies · 3
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.
- Character-Based Team Selection and Accountabilitymethodology: character-development-through-sportsBy using tryouts and conduct standards to select players and hold member clubs accountable, the club promotes positive team dynamics and long-term behavioral development, because emphasizing sportsmanship and resilience during selection and participation reinforces desired values across the organization.
- Holistic Youth Development through Soccermethodology: holistic_player_developmentBy combining soccer skill development with character education, the club fosters holistic growth in young athletes, because integrating sportsmanship, teamwork, and personal resilience into athletic training produces more well-rounded individuals than sports instruction alone.
- Volunteer-Led Community Ownership Modelmethodology: volunteer-led_operationsBy operating entirely through volunteer leadership and scheduling aligned with community availability, the club sustains broad participation because local ownership and flexible engagement lower barriers to involvement and strengthen long-term commitment.