Naugatuck Youth Soccer (NYS) of Naugatuck, Connecticut is a member of the Connecticut Junior Soccer Association (CJSA), and part of the South Central District.  Through our recreational, developmental, and competition soccer programs, Naugatuck Youth Soccer provides an excellent soccer experience for approximately 1000 children annually. 

As an all volunteer run organization, we are always looking for volunteers to assist us with coaching and many other events.  If you would like to volunteer or find out more about volunteering, please contact us.

Here at NaugatuckSoccer.org, you'll be able to get news, information, schedules, rosters, game results, field directions and much, much more. In the near future we may even provide the ability to register players and pay registration fees online.

Check back frequently for the latest information about our club.







**ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR FALL 2012 WILL OPEN JUNE 15, 2012** 

by posted 05/18/2012
 

A mother was making a breakfast of fried eggs for her teenage son. Suddenly the boy bursts into the kitchen. "Careful! Careful! Put in some more butter! Oh my goodness! You're cooking too many at once. TOO MANY! Turn them! TURN THEM NOW! We need more butter. Oh my! WHERE are we going to get MORE BUTTER? They're going to STICK! Careful!... CAREFUL! I said CAREFUL! You NEVER listen to me when you're cooking! Never! Turn them! Hurry up! Are you crazy? Have you lost your mind? Don't forget to salt them. You know you always forget to salt them. Use the salt. USE THE SALT! THE SALT!" The mother stared at him. "What's wrong with you? You think I don't now how to fry a couple of eggs?" The son calmly replied, "I just wanted to show you what it feels like when I'm trying to play soccer."

Silent Sidelines Reminder Each Fall and Spring playing season the Board of Directors shall sponsor a statewide Silent Sidelines weekend. Coaches will be permitted to give players direction from the sidelines. Spectators will be directed to refrain from making any comments to players, coaches or referees, but will be permitted to applaud efforts by players.” Referees are not responsible for the enforcement of this rule. It is the clubs responsibility to inform your spectators of the guidelines for Silent Sidelines. The Spring Silent Sidelines weekend will be the third weekend of May and the Fall Silent Sidelines will be the third weekend of October. The goals of Silent Sidelines Weekend are to: 1. develop our players to make decisions on the field without sideline intervention. 2. improve the players’ communication on the field by reducing the outside noise level. 3. support our youth referees by eliminating dissension from the sidelines. This rule was drafted and passed at the request of a CJSA player. We need to help our players develop without the continued interference from the sidelines. The objective is to promote greater awareness of this development by coaches and parents as well as the players and referees. We are requesting that all spectators remain silent on these weekends. For the sake of our kids, we are asking for one weekend where we stand back and just let the players play. We would like to provide each player at least one game of their season that is free of the distractions caused by spectators screaming and yelling at them. This program was first sponsored by CJSA in September 2000 and was successful. Many players stated they enjoyed the opportunity to communicate with their teammates and be heard. One player, Tommy Schanzer, enjoyed the experience so much that he spearheaded a movement to bring back Silent Sidelines each season. The guidelines are simple. Spectators are to be quiet, talking in a normal tone to the person next to them. What is to be avoided are comments that can be heard by players, referees or opponents. Applause is permitted and encouraged. The program works. It has increased the awareness by both coaches and parents of the players’ development. In addition, it has increased referee retention. Your help is needed. We are asking everyone in CJSA to promote and support Silent Sidelines Weekend and give the game back to the kids. (The above message is a modification of Andrea Duffy’s May ‘02 Presidents Message.)

 

by posted 05/07/2012
 
Hello Parents!!!!!

The season is finally started and is going well so far. All Rec age divisions have begun as well as Footskills.  Remember, 5/6 foot skills are before games on Saturday’s.  Footskills for the 7/8 & 9/10’s is each Friday night at 6:30 at Linden Park. Please keep in mind that our travel teams will be competing in the CT Cup tournament this Spring. Please check our schedule of games on our website and come out and show some support for our travel teams in their League or Cup games! Link to schedule is below:
http://www.naugatucksoccer.org/d4bab964-c08e-46cd-b6a5-2bbfabeec2fd/Text/Documents/4242/19691.pdf

NYS is a volunteer base organization. If you would like to volunteer to help in any way shape or form, please contact one of the Board of Directors. We are always looking for parents to assist with coaching, which each year is tough to come by. It will only benefit the kids.
Let’s have a fun spring season and we will see you on the field!!!
Thanks,
David Ranno
Vice President, NYS

Message from Kevin Kennelly!

    Welcome back to another exciting season of 7/8 soccer.  I would like to start by saying thank you to all the volunteer coaches who have donated their time to make this season possible. This season it was extremely difficult to find coaches for our kids.  Please consider getting involved with your child's team. Even if you don't know anything about the game or don't have much free time any help would be welcomed with open arms.  The Board of Directors also is in need of help.  We currently have openings for 5/6 age director and boys travel director.  Everyone on the board is doing their best to fill in and fulfill the obligations of these two positions.  Paulo Cruz has taken on the task of 5/6 director to get the season going, and also serves as the 9/10 age director and purchasing agent.  So, if you see Paulo and he looks a little worse for wear a simple thanks to him will probably perk him up!  During the spring season we will be participating in the Memorial Day parade again.  Start thinking about what you are going to do for your banner and I will provide further info as the day gets closer.  We will also be having picture day again this spring. The date is noted on the game schedule.  Forms will be handed out to all coaches when that day gets closer.  Our foot skills with Coach Mike and his staff will start April 20th at Linden Park from 6:30 to 7:30.  Come out and get some extra practice time in with Coach Mike!! Please be supportive of all players, remember its just a game and we want them to have fun!!  See you at the fields.  Have a great season!!
Thank you
Kevin 7/8 Age Director

posted 04/15/2012
 

by posted 03/26/2012
 
Naugatuck Youth Soccer Camp 2012!!!!

Back by Popular Demand, Last year’s NYS Summer Soccer Camp was a great success….
Summer Soccer Fun For all the Kids !
Naugatuck Youth Soccer, in collaboration with coach Mike LeGates, and Staff will be holding Summer Soccer Camps at Naugatuck High School From July 23rd -July 27th
Our Philosophy
Naugatuck Youth Soccer will be offering Camp sessions geared towards helping our young players to develop to their full potential in a fun, friendly and child-centered environment.
Camp Fees                                                                                                                                             
U5/6 - $65.00  U7-U14 - $100.00 (all players will receive a ball and camp T- shirt)
Times
U5/6 –6-7pm
U7-U14— 6-8:30pm
July 25th to July 29th
At Naugatuck High School Soccer Field

posted 08/19/2011
 
How often to you get the opportunity to advertise your business while also making an investment in your community?  Naugatuck Youth Soccer offers that opportunity by giving you the chance to become a team sponsor.  This opportunity will allow you to advertise your business in one of the biggest recreation youth organizations in town but also allows you to make an investment in the children of Naugatuck.
 
Each season we have from 700 to 900 players from ages 5 through 19 and an equal representation of both girls and boys. In making a commitment to be a sponsor you will be sponsoring a team in one of the following divisions: coed 5-6, 7-8 boys, 7-8 girls, 9-10 girls, 9-10 boys, district recreation girls 11-12 or 13–14, and district recreation boys 11-12 or 13-14. Sponsors are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
 
In return for your $125 per season, $225 full year sponsorship, you’ll receive:
 

• Your company’s name printed on your team’s jerseys, which will not only be seen during games, but all year round all over town and beyond!
• Advertisement in the Naugatuck Youth Soccer’s newsletter that is publicized on our web site. NYS is going green!!!. This will give viewers the direct access your company's information through the web site which offers a direct link your home page
• Recognition on our heavily visited website with a page specific to our sponsors.
• A plaque engraved with your company’s name for display in your offices – a great way to show your customers that your company is involved in the well being of Naugatuck’s youth.

 
 
I’m sure you’re wondering where your money is going.  Some of the expenses your donation will help defray include:
 

• Uniforms
• Insurance
• Referees
• Water/Electricity
• Nets and Goals
• Professional Coaching Clinics offered weekly
• Cones, balls, pinnies, whistles and coaching gear

 
We hope you will join the many businesses in the area that are making an investment in the children of Naugatuck by becoming a proud sponsor of the Naugatuck Youth Soccer organization.
 
Sincerely,
Vicki Krooss                                    Get your Form here!!!
Naugatuck Youth Soccer
Publicity Director