named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Adult Leagues
Indoor and outdoor co-ed soccer leagues for adults aged 21 and older, held at Delaware Park and Nardin Academy facilities.
Camps and Clinics
Year-round soccer camps and skill development clinics for youth, including summer, winter, and holiday camps.
House League
Recreational soccer program for children ages 3–14, held in spring and summer with weekly practices and games at Delaware Park.
Travel Soccer
Competitive soccer teams for youth participating in regional leagues and championships.
Winter Academy
Recreational indoor soccer program for skill development, held weekly on Saturdays at Nardin Indoor Athletic Complex.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 6 activities
- Adult Soccer LeaguesOperates indoor and outdoor soccer leagues for adults aged 21 and older, including winter indoor leagues (November–April), summer outdoor leagues (July–August), and spring outdoor leagues (May–June), held at indoor facilities and outdoor fields in Buffalo, NY.
- Coaching Education and Player Development SupportProvides coaching education clinics and free tryouts for youth soccer programs to support player development and coach training in the Buffalo community.
- Winter Academy ProgramRuns an indoor recreational soccer program for youth during winter months, consisting of weekly Saturday sessions across three eight-week cycles. Enrollment is limited to 30 players per time slot to ensure individual attention, and participants receive a DSC jersey.
- Youth House League Soccer ProgramOperates a recreational soccer program for children ages 3 to 14, offering weekly training sessions and games during spring, fall, and winter seasons. The program emphasizes skill development, passion for athletic competition, and inclusivity, with sessions held at Delaware Park and Nardin Academy Athletic Center.
- Youth Premier and Travel Soccer TeamsFields competitive Premier and Travel soccer teams for boys and girls across multiple age groups (e.g., U13, U17), participating in regional leagues such as the Thruway League, Great Lakes Alliance League, NY State Cup, and showcase tournaments.
- Youth Soccer Camps and ClinicsOffers year-round soccer camps and clinics for youth players, including full-week outdoor summer camps at Point of the Meadow Soccer Fields and indoor winter, holiday (MLK Jr. Day, Indigenous People's Day), and seasonal camps at Nardin Academy Athletic Center, targeting players born between 2011 and 2021.
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Youth Sports Access and Equipment Support 1 activity
- Player Equipment ProvisionDistributes a free DSC jersey to each registered player in the House League, Winter Academy, and other programs, which participants are allowed to keep.
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School Sports Booster Programs 1 activity
- Youth Soccer Financial Aid and Scholarship ProgramOffers financial aid and scholarships to families in need through the registration process for most youth programs, distributing over $45,000 annually to support participation in soccer activities in the Buffalo community.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$394K
Contributions & grants$38K10%
Program service revenue$356K90%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$437K
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$192K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$108K
Cash$108K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$108K
Liquid reserves3.0 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -4.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 9
- ETHAN KIRISITS — CLUB MANAGER
- FRANK LOTEMPIO — DEVELOPMENT
- GARRETT TIMMS — PRESIDENT
- JENNIFER TEACH — TREASURER
- KATE MAYHOOK — TRAVEL LEAGUE DIRECTOR
- MARCUS HOLLOWAY — TRAVEL LEAGUE DIRECTOR
- RYAN HAGGERTY — TRAVEL LEAGUE DIRECTOR
- RYAN KIMMETT — TRAVEL LEAGUE DIRECTOR
- WILL GURNEY — DEVELOPMENT
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Buffalo State Soccer Camps Partner — Shares information about external camp opportunities that align with DSC programming and do not conflict with DSC camp schedules.
- Gurney Real Estate Partner — Corporate sponsor of Delaware Soccer Club, recognized with logo placement on the sponsor page.
- Gurney Real Estate Partner — Sponsor of Delaware Soccer Club
- Nardin Indoor Athletic Complex Partner — Hosts Winter Academy training sessions at its indoor turf facility in Buffalo, NY.
- PlayMetrics Partner — Uses PlayMetrics platform for online registration and account management.
- PlayMetrics Partner — Uses the PlayMetrics platform for registration and communication with participants.
- Point of the Meadow Soccer Fields Partner — Hosts all training sessions and games for the Fall House League program.
- Team Manager Partner — Designated point of contact for parents to communicate with the coaching staff regarding team management or coaching decisions.
- Univera Healthcare Partner — Sponsor of Delaware Soccer Club
- Western New York families Partner — Target participant group for the house league soccer program
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.
- Holistic Youth Development through Soccermethodology: holistic youth developmentBy integrating soccer participation with a positive, supportive, and safe environment, the club fosters both athletic and personal development in youth, because such conditions enable growth beyond technical skills to include character, engagement, and well-being.
- Inclusive Recreational Model for Broad Accessmethodology: inclusive_recreational_modelBy maintaining an inclusive, recreational structure that welcomes players of all ages, skill levels, and geographic backgrounds, the club increases participation and enjoyment of soccer because lowering barriers to entry promotes equity and sustained engagement.
- Skill Development through Play-Centered Learningmethodology: player-centered learningBy combining fun-based technical training with immediate application in small-sided games, the club reinforces skill acquisition because experiential learning in a low-pressure environment enhances retention, motivation, and player autonomy.