named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
High School Teams
Soccer teams for high school players, including Scarsdale HS and other area schools, competing in the spring season only
SYSC Academy
Advanced program for U8-U10 players featuring three weekly training sessions, winter training, EDP League competition, and expanded tournament participation
Travel Soccer (U9-U14)
Competitive soccer program with teams in WYSL and select teams in NYCSL Premier League; includes two weekly practices and 9-10 games per season in fall and spring
Tryouts and Team Placement
Annual tryouts held in April/May for team placement in the following fall season; open to all interested players regardless of current club affiliation
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 5 activities
- Conduct youth soccer tryouts and player placementHosts annual tryouts for travel teams, using a two-day evaluation process per age group, with final placements determined by coach assessments, attendance history, and prior performance. Notifications are issued by late June, and accepted players must commit within 48 hours.
- Operate high school-level travel soccer teamsRuns travel soccer teams for high school-aged players during the spring season, with tryouts held in late November and open to students from Scarsdale and surrounding high schools.
- Operate youth travel soccer program for boys and girlsFields approximately 40 travel soccer teams annually for players in U8 to U14 age groups, providing structured competitive play through leagues including the Westchester Youth Soccer League (WYSL), New York Club Soccer League (NYCSL), and Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (USYSA). The program includes fall and spring seasons with 9–10 games per season and two weekly practices.
- Provide year-round soccer training and developmentOffers regular weekly practices during fall and spring seasons and operates a voluntary winter training program led by SYSC coaches to maintain player development during off-season months.
- Run Under-8 and Academy youth soccer programsOrganizes developmental soccer programs for U8, U9, and U10 players, including the Under-8 program and a new Academy initiative launching in 2026-27. Academy teams receive up to three weekly training sessions, participate in the EDP League, and are entered in high-level tournaments to support technical and tactical growth.
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Youth Sports Conduct Enforcement 1 activity
- Enforce team policies and player expectationsRequires travel players to adhere to attendance policies, wear designated training gear, and meet behavioral standards. Playing time for U8–U12 players is tied to practice attendance and conduct, with exceptions for religious observances.
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Event and Program Registration Management 1 activity
- Manage player registration, refunds, and creditsAdministers registration and withdrawal policies for travel teams, including no refunds for participant-initiated withdrawals, partial refunds for U8 and U9 players who withdraw by December 1st, prorated refunds for families moving out of Scarsdale, and credits for players with documented season-ending injuries.
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Amateur Sports Competition Programming 1 activity
- Organize competitive tournament and cup participationEnables top-tier travel teams (typically A and B divisions) to compete in State Cup and Westchester Cup tournaments, providing opportunities for advanced competitive play beyond regular league games.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$817K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$200%
Other revenue$817K
expenses
Total expenses$724K
Program expenses99%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$623K
Cash$623K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$623K
Liquid reserves10.3 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -5.3%
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Coach Avila Partner — Volunteer coordinator for the Under-8 soccer program.
- Coach DiBernardo Partner — Team coach and point of contact for player and parent questions.
- Cole Penny Partner — Club contact for communications and general inquiries.
- Cole Penny Partner — Contact person for inquiries related to practice policy
- Cole Penny Partner — Director of Communication for SCARSDALE YOUTH SOCCER CLUB, point of contact for policy inquiries.
- Cole Penny Partner — Primary contact for inquiries regarding the refund policy.
- Elite Development Program (EDP) League Partner — Competitive league in which SYSC Academy teams participate.
- EuroSport Partner — Partner in supporting uniform ordering and answering questions about the process.
- GotSport Partner — Uses GotSport's system for player registration and program management.
- Marcus DiBernardo Partner — Director of Coaching for SCARSDALE YOUTH SOCCER CLUB, point of contact for coaching and practice policy questions.
- Marcus DiBernardo Partner — Professional coaching partner who collaborates with SYSC to organize and deliver soccer programs.
- Marcus DiBernardo Partner — Training partner responsible for coaching assignments, team placement, and program oversight.
- New York Club Soccer League Partner — Additional league in which some SYSC teams compete.
- United States Youth Soccer Association Network — SYSC teams participate through WYSL in this national youth soccer network.
- WYSL Partner — Follows WYSL rules for league play and competition structure.
- Westchester Youth Soccer League Network — Member of the Westchester Youth Soccer League (WYSL) for organized play.
- Westchester Youth Soccer League Network — Member organization participating in the WYSL league structure.
- Westchester Youth Soccer League Partner — Primary league in which SYSC registers its travel teams.
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.
- Equitable Participation with Developmental Intentmethodology: equitable_playing_timeBy guaranteeing equitable playing time and using tiered minimums, the club ensures all players remain engaged and develop core competencies because consistent inclusion reinforces confidence, effort, and long-term commitment to the sport.
- Holistic Youth Developmentmethodology: holistic-youth-developmentBy integrating technical, physical, tactical, and psychological development with enjoyment of soccer, the club promotes long-term player growth and sustained engagement because well-rounded development fosters both individual progress and team cohesion.
- Skill-Appropriate Player Development Pathwaymethodology: tiered-skill-developmentBy structuring programming around skill-based placement and tiered competition (Academy/non-Academy, 7v7/9v9), the club advances player development because matching challenge to ability level optimizes learning and motivation across developmental stages.