named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Academy System
Player development model that assigns youth to teams based on skill level, with annual re-evaluation and team reassignment to optimize growth and competitive balance.
Pre-Travel Program
Developmental soccer program for Kindergarten through 2nd grade focusing on fundamental skills like dribbling, passing, and shooting in a fun, age-appropriate environment.
Travel Soccer Program
Competitive soccer teams for players from U9 through high school, participating in the Westchester Youth Soccer League with two weekly practices and Sunday games during fall and spring seasons.
U17 JV & U19 Varsity Travel
Advanced program for older youth offering a mini-season in the fall and full spring season with weekly training and league play in WYSL.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 3 activities
- Operates Pre-Travel Academy and skill development programs for younger youthRuns a 10-week Pre-Travel Program for Kindergarteners, 1st and 2nd graders (U7–U8) focused on fundamental soccer skills in dribbling, passing, and shooting; includes structured clinics, player evaluations (e.g., June 1, 2024 for 2017–2018 birth years), and seasonal offerings such as Fall 2026. Provides age-appropriate player development for children born in 2016 and later.
- Organizes and manages youth travel soccer teamsFields competitive travel soccer teams for youth from U9 through high school age who reside in or attend school in Pelham; organizes full-year programs across Fall and Spring seasons, including weekly practices, regular season games on Sundays, tournaments, and friendly matches. The program includes player evaluations and annual tryouts each spring to assess performance, attitude, and effort for team placement.
- Provides player development and coaching coordinationOffers soccer player development programs for youth from U7 through high school, including skill clinics, practice planning, and coordination of parent coaches. Supports ongoing training through twice-weekly sessions and team-specific scheduling at designated fields such as Spring Road and Richie Bell Fields.
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Youth Soccer Field Operations and Program Management 2 activities
- Manages field, referee, and equipment logistics for teamsCoordinates field scheduling and logistics for travel soccer teams, including assigning practice locations and game fields. Also manages referee coordination and distributes equipment such as uniforms and reversible practice pinnies to players.
- Oversees program administration and player registrationManages player registration for team placement with a $25 fee per player and collects the first tuition payment on July 1st. Provides liaison support for parents and oversees girls' travel soccer teams as part of organizational operations.
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School Sports Booster Programs 1 activity
- Administers financial assistance and scholarship programOffers need-based financial aid and scholarships to cover partial or full registration fees, tuition, and team expenses for families in need; families can apply by submitting a completed form via email. The program ensures equitable access to soccer programs regardless of financial circumstances.
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Youth Sports Access and Equipment Support 1 activity
- Operates team store and manages uniform requirementsRequires all players to obtain a full uniform (blue and white jerseys, blue shorts, blue socks, reversible pinnie) and operates a year-round team store for the sale of uniforms and team-branded merchandise.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$297K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$297K100%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$300K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$77K
Cash$77K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$77K
Liquid reserves3.1 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +3.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
Who runs it
board members · 8
- Chris Shaw — Field Coordinator
- Dominic Ragno — Incoming Treasurer
- Frank Jaklitsch — Referee Coordinator
- Katy Garry — Community Outreach
- Matt Thompson — VP Club Administration
- Richard Shelton — Treasurer
- Robert McGovern — President
- Sandy Orlando — Social Media Coordinator
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- Chris Parmiter Partner — Parent coach for the U9 boys soccer team.
- FosterSoccer Partner — Professional coaching partner responsible for player training and program implementation.
- FosterSoccer Partner — Provides soccer training and player development services for Pelham Travel Soccer Club.
- Gotsport Partner — Uses Gotsport's platform for player registration and program management.
- Jay Brooke Partner — Program Director responsible for the travel soccer program
- Joris Van Gulik Partner — Head coach for the U9 boys soccer team.
- Katy Garry Partner — Parent coach for the U9 boys soccer team.
- Mike Kleiman Partner — Parent coach for the U9 boys soccer team.
- Rob McGovern Partner — Club President involved in organizational leadership
- Rob McGovern Partner — Club President of Pelham Traveling Soccer Inc, serving as primary contact for program inquiries and scholarship information.
- Rob McGovern Partner — Club President serving as primary contact for program inquiries and scholarship information.
- Seeking Board Members Partner — Actively recruiting new board members to support organizational governance and operations.
- Soccer.com Partner — Official online retail partner for uniform and team-branded merchandise sales.
- Soccer.com Partner — Partner website for purchasing team uniforms.
- WYSL Partner — League partner through which the organization administers youth soccer teams and pays associated fees.
- Westchester Youth Soccer League Network — League in which Pelham Travel Soccer competes; responsible for game scheduling, rules, and insurance.
- Westchester Youth Soccer League Partner — Competes in the Westchester Youth Soccer League and adheres to its rules and codes of conduct.
- Westchester Youth Soccer League Partner — League in which Pelham Traveling Soccer Inc teams compete during the fall and spring seasons
- Westchester Youth Soccer League Partner — Participates in the Westchester Youth Soccer League for schedules, scores, 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.
- Financial Access as Participation Enablermethodology: equitable_access_modelBy offering financial assistance, the organization reduces economic barriers to travel soccer participation because equitable access ensures broader inclusion of underrepresented youth, leading to more diverse and community-rooted teams.
- Holistic Youth Development Through Soccermethodology: holistic-youth-developmentBy integrating soccer skill-building with character development and fair play, the organization creates a more impactful youth experience because athletic programs that nurture personal values produce better long-term outcomes in behavior, teamwork, and community engagement.
- Long-Term Player Development Over Winningmethodology: player-development-firstBy prioritizing skill progression, age-appropriate competition, and professional coaching over short-term victory, the organization fosters sustained engagement and holistic growth in youth players because long-term athletic and personal development produces more resilient, skilled, and committed athletes.