named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
House Soccer League
Recreational soccer program for children ages 5–15 with fall and spring seasons; includes weekly games and practices, team shirts, and end-of-season celebrations
Kick It First Tournament
Annual spring soccer tournament for U10–U19 teams from across the region; features structured competition, awards, food vendors, and family-friendly activities including a Mother’s Day gift giveaway
Travel Soccer Program
Competitive soccer for players ages 8–19; includes league play in the Buffalo & Western New York Junior Soccer League, 2–3 tournaments per season, and indoor/outdoor training
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 5 activities
- Early childhood soccer development programsOffers free soccer development programs for children ages 3–4 (First Kicks) and structured skill-building clinics for children ages 5–12, teaching fundamental soccer skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting, and defending through games, activities, and scrimmages.
- Kick It First TournamentOrganizes and hosts an annual spring soccer tournament in Akron, NY, attracting approximately 100 competitive teams. The event includes championship play for U11–U17 divisions, medal distribution for all participants in the U10 division, and community features such as potted pansies distributed as Mother’s Day gifts to attending mothers and mother-figures.
- Winter soccer clinicHosts a 10-session winter soccer clinic held on consecutive Sundays from January to April, offering skill development for youth players at a cost of $40 per player for full participation.
- Youth house soccer programsOperates seasonal recreational (house) soccer leagues for youth, including fall and spring seasons with games and practices held at Akron Falls Sports Complex and Veterans Park. Programs include age-based divisions, weekly games and practices, team assignments, and end-of-season celebrations, with registration open to players ages 5–15.
- Youth travel soccer programManages competitive travel soccer teams for youth players in multiple age and gender divisions (including U10 Girls, U10 Boys, U13 Boys, and others), focusing on technical and tactical development for ages 8–19. Teams compete in the Buffalo & Western New York Junior Soccer League, participate in 2–3 local tournaments per season, and some engage in indoor leagues during the off-season.
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Youth Sports Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Coach and volunteer support programSupports volunteer coaches by providing equipment, practice plans, and one free player registration per coach as part of a formal coaching support initiative.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Scholarship funding for high school graduatesFunds scholarships for graduating Akron High School students using revenue generated from tournament sponsorships.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$105K
Contributions & grants$6301%
Program service revenue$97K92%
Investment income$1K1%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$104K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$2K
balance sheet
Total assets$120K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$120K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -10.8%
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- Alden State Bank Partner — 2026 event sponsor of the Kick It First Tournament.
- Buffalo & Western New York Junior Soccer League Network — Participates in the league's competitions as a member organization.
- Clarence Soccer League Partner — Provided training and organizational support to Akron Soccer League in its early development.
- Cold Spring Construction Partner — Donated seeding services for the initial playing field.
- County Line Stone Partner — 2026 event sponsor of the Kick It First Tournament.
- County Park Superintendent Government — Arranged field access through Ken Cummings, County Park Superintendent, for the league's initial field location.
- Creekside Septic Inc. Partner — Community partner supporting the Kick It First Tournament.
- DICK’S Sporting Goods Partner — Partners with DICK’S Sporting Goods to offer members 20% off at select locations for a limited time.
- DICK’S Sporting Goods Partner — Partners with DICK’S Sporting Goods to offer members an exclusive 20% off shopping event.
- El-Don Battery Post Partner — Community partner supporting the Kick It First Tournament.
- Fieldstone Villa Partner — 2026 event sponsor of the Kick It First Tournament.
- Kreher's Farm Fresh Eggs, LLC Partner — 2026 event sponsor of the Kick It First Tournament.
- Lavocats Family Greenhouse and Nusery Partner — Community partner supporting the Kick It First Tournament.
- Newstead Homes Partner — 2026 event sponsor of the Kick It First Tournament.
- Niagara Label Partner — 2026 event sponsor of the Kick It First Tournament.
- Playmaker Training Partner — Hosts the Winter Clinic at its facility in Clarence, NY.
- Powell Paving & Maintenance Inc. Partner — Community partner supporting the Kick It First Tournament.
- Sudbury Youth Soccer Partner — Collaborates on or shares resources related to youth soccer parent education.
- TeamSnap Partner — Uses TeamSnap as a platform for team communication, scheduling, and roster management.
- TeamSnap Partner — Uses TeamSnap as a team and league management platform for scheduling, communication, and parent assignments.
- Town of Newstead Government — Owner of Veterans Park and Akron Falls Sports Complex, where Akron Soccer League operates as a guest.
- Zoladz Construction Partner — 2026 event sponsor of the Kick It First Tournament.
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.
- Community-Driven Volunteer Engagementmethodology: community-drivenBy relying on community collaboration and volunteer leadership, the league sustains its programs because local ownership fosters long-term commitment and resource mobilization across families and neighborhoods.
- Low-Barrier Access Modelmethodology: low-barrier_accessBy not requiring specialized equipment like cleats or shin guards, the league increases participation among youth from diverse economic backgrounds because reducing material requirements lowers socioeconomic barriers to entry.
- Player-Centered Learning Through Self-Directed Playmethodology: player-centered_learningBy minimizing adult intervention during games and emphasizing in-game decision-making, children develop soccer skills more effectively because experiential autonomy fosters deeper learning and engagement.
- Player-Led Team Identity Developmentmethodology: player-led-team-identityBy involving youth players in creating team names and identities, the league builds team cohesion and ownership because participatory identity formation strengthens peer connection and group belonging.
- Tiered Player Development Pathwaymethodology: tiered_player_developmentBy offering a structured progression from recreational house league to competitive travel soccer, players develop advanced skills and commitment over time because clear developmental stages match player readiness with increasing challenge.