named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Ball Mastery
Six-week clinic for youth players focusing on first touch, close control, change of direction, and 1v1 confidence, held on Thursday evenings.
Boot Camp
Fitness and technical development program focusing on conditioning, decision-making, and small-sided games for youth players across two locations.
Day Camp
Summer camp offering full-day and half-day soccer programs for youth at Hackley School, focusing on skill development, fun, and friendship.
Directors Camp
Advanced technical training led by NYSC Academy leadership, focusing on ball mastery, first touch, pass accuracy, and attacking principles for premier-level players.
Fall Youth Development
Eight-week foundational skills program for young players (birth years 2017–2022) held at Manhattanville University, emphasizing confidence and consistent training.
Goalkeeper Camp
Specialized training for goalkeepers emphasizing shot stopping, positioning, diving, and body shape, offered in multiple weekly sessions.
Pre-Season Camp
High-intensity camp preparing players for the upcoming season with daily match play, tactical training, and fitness sessions led by experienced MLS and Girls Academy coaches.
Summer Select
Competitive summer program with four weeks of training and a tournament, open to NYSC members and select external players, held at Hackley and Keio Schools.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 8 activities
- Ball Mastery and skill clinicsOffers short-term clinics focused on improving first touch, close control, change of direction, ball protection, and confidence in 1v1 situations, including a recurring 6-week Ball Mastery clinic for players of all skill levels.
- Futsal and off-season trainingConducts winter futsal programs to maintain player development during the off-season, including a 10-week Sunday program for youth players born between 2011 and 2020 and an 8-week Saturday program from January to February with a holiday break.
- Player tryout and recruitment eventsHosts annual tryout sessions for boys and girls born between 2019 and 2007 as entry points into its player development pathway and competitive teams.
- Strength, agility, and conditioning trainingProvides supplemental Strength, Agility, and Conditioning program focused on improving athletic performance, speed, endurance, and injury prevention for youth soccer players.
- Year-round technical soccer trainingOffers ongoing, year-round soccer training programs focused on individual technical skills such as dribbling, ball striking, passing, receiving, defending, and handling balls out of the air, delivered by experienced coaching staff including leaders from MLS Next and Girls Academy League.
- Youth Development ProgramRuns an 8-week seasonal training cycle across Fall, Winter, and Spring for young players, offering weekly sessions focused on building foundational soccer skills, confidence, and game awareness, with options for 1–2 sessions per week.
- Youth competitive soccer teamsOperates over 40 youth teams for boys and girls competing in MLS Next, Girls Academy League, EDP, and NYCFC-affiliate leagues at state, regional, and national levels.
- Youth player advancement supportPromoted nearly 30 players in the last two years to professional academies, youth national teams, and top college soccer programs through structured development pathways.
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Campus Facility Operations and Management 1 activity
- Club facility operationsOperates a club facility at Manhattanville College in central Westchester, NY, co-developed with Ophir Field LLC and Manhattanville College, featuring a seasonal indoor enclosure and proximity to major highways and Connecticut.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Seasonal camp programsOperates a range of seasonal camps including a six-week summer day camp, four-week Summer Select program, Pre-Season Camp, Boot Camp, and Directors Camp, held at locations such as Hackley School and Keio School, with full-day and half-day options for players of various age groups and skill levels.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Position-specific training programsProvides specialized training for goalkeepers and attacking players (strikers, wingers, attacking midfielders), including shot stopping, positioning, diving, catching, punching, command of the penalty area, and goal-scoring skills, through clinics and multi-week programs.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.63M
Contributions & grants$104K2%
Program service revenue$4.43M96%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$104K
expenses
Total expenses$4.48M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.60M
Grants paid out$257K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.14M
Cash$1.14M
Investments$0
Liabilities$91K
Net assets$1.05M
Liquid reserves3.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +11.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTIAN GONZALEZ | PRESIDENT | 40 | $110K |
| CARLOS MEJIA | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $103K |
| ELIZABETH COLON | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 40 | $72K |
board members · 7
- ANDY ARTEL — DIRECTOR
- JOHN CANONI — DIRECTOR
- LOUIS SAMSON — DIRECTOR
- MARIA DOCTERS — DIRECTOR
- MATTHEW KASSEL — DIRECTOR
- STEPHAN FELDGOISE — CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
- WAYNE COHEN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 26
Who they work with
- Christian Gonzalez Partner — Academy Director (USSF A) leading the Ball Mastery program
- Division One New York Partner — Collaborates with Division One New York to deliver the NYSC Performance Training Program.
- ECNL Partner — Includes ECNL players in its high-level preseason camp programming.
- Girls Academy Partner — Participates in the Girls Academy league to provide high-level youth soccer competition and player development opportunities for female athletes.
- Girls Academy Partner — Partners with Girls Academy to deliver elite training programs and camps.
- Girls Academy Partner — Partners with Girls Academy to provide top-tier competitive opportunities for female youth players.
- Girls Academy League Network — Member of Girls Academy League for girls' teams.
- Girls Academy League Network — Member of the Girls Academy League for elite female player development and competition.
- Girls Academy League Partner — Co-hosts preseason camp focused on competitive readiness for female athletes
- Girls Academy League Partner — Coaches from the Girls Academy League participate in leading NYSC Attacking Lab training sessions.
- Hackley School Partner — Facility host for multiple programs including Summer Day Camp, Boot Camp, and Summer Select
- Keio School Partner — Co-host site for the Boot Camp program
- MLS NEXT Network — Member of MLS NEXT for elite youth competition and development.
- MLS NEXT Partner — Collaborates on preseason programming for elite youth players
- MLS NEXT Partner — Partners with MLS NEXT to offer high-level youth soccer competition as part of its player development pathway.
- MLS Next Network — Member of MLS Next league for boys' teams.
- MLS Next Partner — Coaches from MLS Next participate in leading NYSC Attacking Lab training sessions.
- MLS Next Partner — Collaborates with MLS Next to offer high-level training and camps for elite players.
- MLS Next Partner — Participates in MLS Next, the highest level of youth soccer in the United States governed by Major League Soccer, to develop world-class players.
- Manhattanville College Partner — Hosts the NYSC Futsal Program at Ophir Bubble on its campus.
- Manhattanville College Partner — Partner in operating and developing the NYSC club facility at Ophir Field.
- Manhattanville University Partner — Host site for the Fall Youth Development program
- NYCFC Partner — Partnership through NYCFC-affiliate leagues and player placements.
- Ophir Field Partner — Hosts training sessions for the NYSC Youth Development Program in Purchase, NY.
- Ophir Field LLC Partner — Facility development partner co-developing the NYSC facility and Ophir Field.
- Red Bulls Partner — Partnership through player placements into Red Bulls professional academies.
strategies · 4
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.
- Holistic Youth Development Modelmethodology: holistic_youth_developmentBy integrating technical skill development with character growth, enjoyment, and personal development in a unified club environment, the organization increases long-term player engagement and retention, because players are more likely to persist when development is balanced across athletic and personal domains.
- Possession-Based Development Systemmethodology: possession_based_attackingBy implementing a possession-based attacking system with progressive principles like playing out of the back and through the lines, the club develops technically proficient and tactically intelligent players, because this style demands high decision-making, composure under pressure, and rapid reorganization—skills that compound long-term player growth.
- Structured Player Development Pathwaymethodology: structured_development_pathwayBy offering a structured, age- and skill-appropriate development pathway with progressive access to elite coaching, competition, and resources, the club prepares players for collegiate, professional, and national team levels, because systematic exposure to increasingly challenging environments aligns with long-term athlete development theory.
- Technical Foundation & Futsal Transfer Modelmethodology: technical_foundation_transferBy building strong technical fundamentals—especially first touch and close control—and using futsal training to enhance decision-making and creativity in tight spaces, the club improves outdoor soccer performance, because constrained-space play accelerates cognitive and motor learning that transfers to broader field applications.