Business Details
47 Years
experience
Cambridge Youth Soccer Programs
Founded in 1979, Cambridge Youth Soccer (CYS) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing healthy team-sport experiences for over 2,000 young people in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Our volunteer-led programs serve children aged 4-18 through local leagues and competitive travel teams in the New England Club Soccer League (NECSL). Affiliated with the Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association (MYSA), we prioritize inclusivity, ensuring every child can participate regardless of family income through $100,000 in annual financial aid. Our structured curriculum for age groups U8 to U14 emphasizes skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Professional coaching resources, referee training programs, and family support initiatives further enhance our community impact.We maintain strict codes of conduct for players, families, and coaches to foster respect and safety. Financial transparency and volunteer engagement remain central to our operations, with annual board meetings open to the public. Our partnerships with local schools and regional soccer organizations strengthen our ability to deliver quality programming. Through equipment exchanges and parent resources, we reduce barriers to participation. Continuous improvement drives our policies, including annual reviews of safety protocols and tournament structures.
Services
Youth Soccer Programs
Travel Teams
Financial Aid
Coaching Clinics
Referee Training
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of experience serving Cambridge youth since 1979
- Provides $100,000 annual financial aid for income-eligible families
- Volunteer-led organization with professional coaching resources
- Structured curriculum for age-specific skill development
- Inclusive programs serving 2,000+ participants annually
Services
Youth Soccer Programs
Structured soccer programs for children aged 4-18 with age-specific skill development. Our curriculum emphasizes teamwork, sportsmanship, and technical skills through local league play. Programs include equipment exchanges and parent education resources to support participation.
Travel Teams
Competitive travel teams participating in the New England Club Soccer League (NECSL). Teams receive professional coaching and follow advanced training curricula. Players compete regionally while maintaining academic eligibility requirements. Programs include tournament participation and player development pathways.
Financial Aid
Annual financial assistance program distributing $100,000 to income-eligible families. Applications are reviewed confidentially with awards covering registration fees and equipment costs. Supports our 'Everyone Plays' principle by removing economic barriers to participation in all soccer programs.
Referee Training
Comprehensive referee certification program following IFAB Laws of the Game. Training includes weekly availability scheduling, game management techniques, and safety protocols. Participants earn stipends while gaining officiating experience at multiple age divisions and tournament levels.
Coaching Resources
Professional coaching support including age-specific curricula, practice planning tools, and safety training. Resources cover U8-U14 age groups with specialized materials for volunteer coaches. Includes access to coaching clinics and credentialing programs for all experience levels.
People
Jason Targoff
President
Serves as CYS President with leadership experience in youth sports administration. Committed to expanding access to soccer programs across Cambridge communities while maintaining competitive excellence standards.
Jessamy Robblee
Director
CYS Director overseeing program operations and volunteer coordination. Focuses on improving registration processes and family support systems while maintaining safety protocols across all soccer divisions.
Alvaro Amaral
Director of Coaching
Professional soccer coach developing age-appropriate training curricula for U8-U14 players. Implements coaching education programs and evaluates team performance metrics to enhance player development outcomes.
Yuhgo Yamaguchi
Referee Coach
Trains and mentors soccer referees following international officiating standards. Develops training materials and evaluates officiating performance to maintain consistent game management across all competitive divisions.
John DeLancey
CRLS Liaison
Coordinates high school soccer partnerships and manages tournament logistics. Facilitates equipment distribution and field permit processes to support year-round soccer programming in Cambridge schools.
Questions
What age groups does CYS serve?
CYS offers programs for children aged 4-18 with specific divisions from U8 to U14 and travel teams.
How can families access financial aid?
Financial aid applications are available through our registration portal with awards distributed annually to eligible families.
Are volunteer opportunities available?
Yes, we offer coaching, refereeing, and administrative volunteer positions with required credentialing for all roles.
What leagues do CYS teams participate in?
Local teams compete in our Cambridge City League while travel teams play in the New England Club Soccer League (NECSL).
How are coaches trained and certified?
Our professional coaching staff follows age-specific curricula with annual training updates and safety certifications.
