Mendocino County Soccer Academy

Grassroots Academy: A program directed at younger players, aged 4-11. The aim of these sessions is to ensure the first soccer experiences of every child are positive and memorable. Depending on age, players practice 2-3 days per week. Outside of scrimmages, there are no official games. We're looking to introduce the basics of the game and instill a life-long passion for soccer during this time. Sessions are held in spring, summer, and fall. Children served: 492

MCSA's Camps are 1-week camps that teach soccer skills in a fun, safe environment. Players, also learn about the influence of soccer in various countries from around the world. Kids engage in various games, lessons, and activities to educate young players on how and why soccer is the most popular sport on the planet. 247 players participated in MCSA's Camps.

Development Soccer League (DSL): DSL is a program directed at players in the 8-11 year old range. Youth in this program are organized into teams which participate in a county-wide league. Players receive three training sessions per week with games on Saturdays. Teams are guided by volunteer coaches who in turn receive professional support and guidance from MCSA coaches. Children served: 196.

Futsal: Indoor futsal classes are offered in the winter. Coaches emphasize one or two technical skills at the start of each session, then players form teams and play. Futsal helps develop decision-making, foot skills, creativity, and personal style. Children served:117

Other program services include hosting a summer 7v7 soccer league with 250 participants, speed and agility classes with 55 participants, a flag football program with 10 participants, and a cross country program with 10 participants.

Grants to support local high school soccer teams

Individual scholarship for overseas playing opportunity