named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Croton FC Competitive Teams
Youth soccer teams for boys and girls across multiple age groups (U9–U16) that train twice weekly with professional trainers, compete in the Westchester Youth Soccer League, and participate in regional tournaments.
Tryout and Evaluation Program
Annual open tryouts led by professional trainers to assess player skill and form competitive teams for the upcoming season, with teams re-evaluated each year.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 2 activities
- Player development and registration managementConducts annual tryouts for team placement, implements an August 1 age cutoff for registration starting in the 2026-2027 season, and allows flexibility for players born between August 1 and December 31 to choose or try out for multiple age groups. Tryouts for U9–U12 teams are held in late March and April, with older teams formed later in April.
- Youth soccer program operationsOrganizes and runs a competitive youth soccer program with twice-weekly practices, weekly games during fall and spring seasons, and optional winter indoor training. The program includes 9 to 10 league games per season and participation in 2 to 4 tournaments annually, operating under the Westchester Youth Soccer League (WYSL) for boys and girls across multiple age groups.
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Youth Soccer Field Operations and Program Management 1 activity
- Field and facility management for soccer activitiesOperates and manages multiple soccer fields and facilities, including grass fields at Croton Landing, CET Upper, Manes, Spencer Field, and Half Moon Bay Drive, as well as indoor turf at Premier Athletic Club and East Coast Sports & Fitness in Yorktown, to support year-round youth soccer programming.
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School Sports Booster Programs 1 activity
- Financial assistance for program participationOffers financial assistance to families in need to ensure access to the youth soccer program, supporting equitable participation regardless of economic background.
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Youth Sports Access and Equipment Support 1 activity
- Provision of equipment, uniforms, and supplemental trainingProvides warmup jackets for all players and coaches, funds indoor turf practice time, and offers supplemental training such as a 6-week spring ball mastery clinic for younger teams to support player development and program engagement.
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Youth Sports Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Volunteer-based program deliveryRuns the soccer program entirely through volunteer labor, with board members and coaches providing leadership and operational support without paid staff.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$108K
Contributions & grants$5000%
Program service revenue$107K100%
Investment income——
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expenses
Total expenses$94K
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balance sheet
Total assets$79K
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Net assets$79K
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +6.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 2
- DAVID BECKER — DIRECTOR
- STEPHEN GOSNELL — DIRECTOR
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Carrie E Tompkins Elementary School Partner — Shares parking facilities for access to CET Upper, Manes, and Spencer Fields.
- Croton AYSO Partner — Sister organization that runs a recreational youth soccer program; many Croton FC players begin their soccer experience with Croton AYSO.
- Croton AYSO Partner — Sister organization that runs a recreational youth soccer program; many Croton FC players begin there.
- East Coast Sports & Fitness Partner — Hosts indoor soccer programming for the organization.
- Premier Athletic Club Partner — Provides indoor turf practice space for Croton FC teams.
- US Youth Soccer Government — Provided guidance on age group formation that informs Croton FC's transition to the August 1 age cutoff.
- WYSL Government — Registers teams in the Westchester Youth Soccer League.
- WYSL Partner — Member league implementing the August 1 age cutoff for the 2026-2027 season.
- Westchester Youth Soccer League Network — Member organization that participates in WYSL-sanctioned competitions and follows league rules for play and return-to-play after injury.
- Westchester Youth Soccer League Network — Member organization whose teams compete in the Westchester Youth Soccer League.
- Westchester Youth Soccer League Partner — League in which Croton FC teams compete.
- Westchester Youth Soccer League Partner — Participates in WYSL for league games and competitions.
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.
- Character Development Through Structured Adversitymethodology: character_development_through_adversityBy using adherence to rules, sideline conduct, and post-game communication protocols (like the 24-hour rule), the organization develops resilience and sportsmanship, because structured responses to adversity build long-term character and team cohesion.
- Competitive Balance Through Age and Skill Placementmethodology: competitive_balance_through_age_placementBy placing teams in divisions based on skill level and limiting full-season play-up placements, the organization ensures appropriately challenging competition that supports player development and team competitiveness, because balanced competition sustains motivation and reduces burnout.
- Professional-Led Development Modelmethodology: professional_led_evaluationBy using professionally certified coaches and trainers for evaluations, training, and year-round programming, the organization ensures consistent, high-quality skill development and safe play, because expert leadership improves technical growth, safety compliance, and competitive readiness.
- Team-Autonomy Modelmethodology: team-autonomy_modelBy allowing teams to manage their own commitment levels, training schedules, and playing time, CROTON SOCCER LTD meets the diverse needs of player groups and sustains long-term engagement, because localized decision-making increases ownership and responsiveness to developmental needs.