named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Camps & Clinics
Year-round supplemental training programs for various age groups, including indoor winter sessions led by Gold Coast FC trainers
Inter-Club Development League (ICDL)
Developmental program for first and second graders (U7-U8) featuring real-time coaching by professional trainers during games against neighboring clubs
Intramurals
Developmental soccer program for Pre-K and Kindergarten children (ages 4-6) focusing on fun, fundamentals, and team play; runs fall and spring seasons
Tiny Tots
Introductory soccer program for children ages 3-4 (Pre-School) focusing on fun, friendship, and basic skill development in 45-minute sessions
Travel
Competitive soccer program for boys and girls ages 9-19 (U9-U17) with teams in the Long Island Junior Soccer League; includes professional coaching and weekend games
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 4 activities
- Inter-Club Development League (ICDL)Runs the ICDL for first and second graders (U7–U8), providing structured, real-time on-field coaching during games against neighboring community clubs. The program is supported by professional training staff from Gold Coast FC.
- Supplemental soccer camps and clinicsProvides year-round soccer camps and clinics for youth of all ages and skill levels, including 8 weekly indoor training sessions during winter months for players ages U7–12, held at Harmony Heights School in East Norwich.
- Travel soccer programsOperates competitive travel soccer teams for boys and girls in U9 through U17 age groups, with training twice per week during 10-week seasons. Teams participate in the Long Island Junior Soccer League, play weekend games across Nassau County, and may compete in the LI Cup Tournament during spring. Spring programs are offered for players born between 2007 and 2017.
- Youth developmental soccer programsOffers age-specific soccer programs for children ages 3–8, including Tiny Tots (ages 3–4), intramural play for Pre-K to kindergarten (ages 4–6), and developmental programs for ages 4–8. Programs emphasize physical, mental, and emotional development through structured weekly sessions, with fall and spring seasons lasting 8 weeks.
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Youth Soccer Field Operations and Program Management 1 activity
- Field operations and facility useConducts soccer activities at multiple field locations, including James H. Vernon School, Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park, Calvert Field, and St. Dominic Charles B Wang Campus Athletic Fields.
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Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Organizational governance and board developmentSeeks community members to join the board and support the governance of the organization.
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Youth Sports Access and Equipment Support 1 activity
- Provision of soccer uniformsDistributes uniforms to participants each season as part of its soccer programs.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$310K
Contributions & grants$9K3%
Program service revenue$300K97%
Investment income$4030%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$308K
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$103K
Cash$103K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$103K
Liquid reserves4.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +18.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| JESSICA ZARETSKY | SECRETARY | 2 | $690 |
board members · 7
- BRIAN GAFFNEY — TREASURER
- CHRISTINE LAUNER — PRESIDENT
- DAN GIORGI — DIRECTOR
- DAN KRAMER — GENERAL MEMBER
- DAN ZARETSKY — GENERAL MEMBER
- DANICA SCHACHNER — VICE PRESIDENT
- MATT KELLY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Gold Coast Partner — Hired the program director to oversee all OBEN Soccer Club programs.
- Gold Coast FC Partner — Professional soccer training partner providing on-field coaching staff for the ICDL program.
- Gold Coast FC Organization Partner — Provides paid professional trainers for coaching OBEN Soccer travel teams.
- Gold Coast Soccer Partner — Collaborates with Gold Coast trainers for indoor soccer training sessions.
- Gold Coast professional training organization Partner — Provides instruction and runs the Tiny Tots program on behalf of OBEN Soccer Club.
- Long Island Junior Soccer League Network — OBEN Soccer Club participates in the Long Island Junior Soccer League for competitive play.
- Volunteer Parent Coach Partner — Relies on volunteer parent coaches to lead weekday practices and support team operations.
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.
- Community-Integrated Leadership and Participationmethodology: community_driven_modelBy grounding leadership and program delivery in local volunteerism and community values, we increase civic ownership and accessibility, because inclusive participation fosters trust, sustainability, and equitable access to youth sports.
- Sports-Based Holistic Youth Developmentmethodology: sports_based_youth_developmentBy using soccer as a vehicle for integrated physical, mental, and emotional growth, we develop well-rounded youth, because structured team sports create repeated opportunities to practice teamwork, resilience, and self-regulation in a supportive environment.