named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Youth Soccer League
Organized soccer league for children in the Cicero, New York area, providing seasonal play, coaching, and structured games
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 4 activities
- Host summer soccer camps and Mini-Kickers programOffers summer soccer camps and a Mini-Kickers program for children ages 2–4, featuring practice and scrimmage sessions to develop soccer and gross motor skills. The Mini-Kickers program runs two 6-week sessions annually in the spring and fall, with new jerseys and soccer balls provided each year.
- Operate recreational youth soccer leagueOrganizes a co-ed recreational soccer league for approximately 1,000 children in six age divisions (6U–HS) from Cicero, New York and surrounding areas, with spring and fall seasons running annually. Games are scheduled on Saturdays between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., with six games per season per team.
- Organize youth soccer matches with standardized rulesOrganizes youth soccer matches across age divisions with standardized rules for game length, ball size, and number of players, including specific rule sets for U6 through U16 divisions and referee guidance cards. Matches are hosted at Plank Road Park, with scheduling adjustments as needed.
- Soccer promotion and supportProvides soccer programs and support services to youth in the Cicero, New York area, including organizing and promoting local soccer activities.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Award college scholarships to graduating seniorsOffers $500 college scholarships annually to two high school seniors with long-term participation in the program; has awarded scholarships to at least 16 graduating seniors between 2016 and 2025.
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Youth Sports Conduct Enforcement 1 activity
- Maintain player safety and operational policiesProvides and enforces a code of conduct, concussion and head injury policy, sexual abuse prevention policy, and incident reporting procedures. Maintains field layout maps and compliance with local park rules at Plank Road Park.
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Youth Sports Access and Equipment Support 1 activity
- Provide player uniforms and end-of-year recognitionSupplies registered players with uniforms including shirts, shorts, and socks, and conducts end-of-year recognition events for participants in the recreational league and Mini-Kickers programs.
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Youth Sports Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Recruit and support volunteer coachesRecruits volunteer coaches each season without requiring prior experience and supports them through a Director of Coaches, annual coaching meetings, two annual clinics (including age-specific training for U6 and U8), and a workbook of practice ideas.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$73K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$73K100%
Investment income——
Other revenue$8
expenses
Total expenses$60K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$1K
balance sheet
Total assets$89K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$89K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +32.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- DALE EDMONDS — BOARD MEMBER
- DANIEL STREET-WALTERS — BOARD MEMBER
- DEAN SCHLUETER — BOARD MEMBER
- JENNIFER SMOLNIK — BOARD MEMBER
- KATE COLBERG — BOARD MEMBER
- LEIGHANA WOODARD — BOARD MEMBER
- MIKE LOZITO — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Board of Directors Partner — Oversees the operation of the Cicero Youth Soccer League
- Board of Directors Partner — Volunteer leadership body that runs the Cicero Youth Soccer League.
- Dick's Sporting Goods Partner — Sponsor of Cicero Youth Soccer League as shown in sponsor section of website
- Plank Road Park Partner — Hosts youth soccer matches at its fields, including Field E and Field F designated for U6 play.
- Town of Cicero Government — Controls field availability and determines when Plank Road Park fields are open for play.
- YouTube Partner — Recommends YouTube as a source for soccer training videos appropriate to age and skill level.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
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- Age-Appropriate Developmental Programmingmethodology: age_appropriate_programmingBy tailoring game structure—such as field size, ball size, and team organization—to the child’s developmental stage, the league supports effective learning and retention because age-specific adaptations match cognitive and physical capabilities of youth players.
- Inclusive and Family-Engaged Participation Modelmethodology: family_engaged_learningBy promoting coed play and incorporating parent-child interaction in skill-building, the league strengthens community engagement and learning outcomes because inclusive structures and family involvement enhance emotional support and continuity of practice beyond scheduled sessions.
- Long-Term Investment in Youth Participantsmethodology: long_term_youth_investmentBy offering college scholarships to long-term participants, the league incentivizes sustained involvement and commitment to the program because tangible future benefits reinforce present engagement and personal investment.
- Volunteer Empowerment for Program Sustainabilitymethodology: volunteer_driven_operationsBy supporting volunteer coaches with training and flexible scheduling, the league ensures consistent program delivery and coach retention because lowering barriers to leadership increases community ownership and operational resilience.
- Youth Development Through Play-Based Soccermethodology: play_based_learningBy combining soccer fundamentals with fun, play-based activities, the league promotes sustained youth engagement and holistic development because enjoyment increases participation and reinforces skill acquisition in young children.