The YMCA offers youth soccer in a fun, skill-based environment. Our teams are coached by volunteers and staff and teams are formed based on age.
Cleats are highly recommended. The YMCA recommends players U7 and younger have and wear shinguards and cleats during play. Older players, U8 and above, must have and wear shinguards during play.
For competitive play, see our Challenge Soccer program.
Please be sure to check our Youth Sports Health and Safety page for the latest information and guidelines and our age chart to determine your child's league.
2024 Fall Season
Chapel Hill - Carrboro YMCA
Saturdays, Sept. 7 - Oct. 26
Coed: U5, U6, U8, U11 and U14
Girls: U8 and U11
Lakewood YMCA
August 19 - October 12
Coed: U5, U6, U7-U8, U9-U10 and U11-U12
Girls: U9-U10
Kraft Family YMCA
August - October
Coed: U5-U12 teams
Girls: U9-U15 teams
Northwest Cary YMCA
August - October
Coed: U5-U15 teams
Girls: U9-U10 teams
Coaches
Youth sports soccer teams are led by volunteer coaches. All volunteer coaches undergo a background check and training. Opportunities are available for coaches and assistant coaches at all locations.
Sports Directors
A.E. Finley YMCA: Alex Smith
Alexander Family YMCA: Eric Rhinehalt
Chapel Hill - Carrboro YMCA: Jonathan Washburn
Chatham YMCA: Alex Mayfield
Durham YMCAs: Keith Jacquier
East Triangle and Poole Family YMCAs: Ryan Killen
Kerr Family YMCA: Leah Thompson
Kraft Family YMCA: Kelly Guerriero
Northwest Cary and Taylor Family YMCAs: Chris Avery
Southeast Raleigh YMCA: Anthony Simmons