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 review our age chart to determine your child's league.
2024 Fall Season
Alexander Family YMCA
Aug. 12 - Oct. 12
Coed: U5, U6, U7 - U8
Boys: U9 - U10, U11 - U12, U13 - U15
Girls: U9 - U19, U11 - U12, U13 -U15
A.E. Finley YMCA
Saturdays, Aug. 10 - Oct. 5
Coed: U5, U6
Boys: U8-U16
Girls: U8-U16
Chapel Hill - Carrboro YMCA
Saturdays, Sept. 7 - Oct. 26
Coed: U5, U6, U8, U11 and U14
Girls: U8 and U11
East Triangle YMCA
Aug. 5 - Oct. 28
Coed: U3 - U4, U5 - U6, U7 - U9, U10 - U12
Kerr Family YMCA
Aug. 24 - Oct. 19
Coed: U5-U6 and U7-U8
Kraft Family YMCA
Aug. 12 - Oct. 19
Coed: U5, U6, U7, U8, U9 - U10, U11 - U12
Girls: U9 - U10, U11 - U12, U13 - U15
Lakewood YMCA
August 19 - October 12
Coed: U5, U6, U7-U8, U9-U10 and U11-U12
Girls: U9-U10
Northwest Cary YMCA
Aug. 12 - Oct. 19
Coed: U5, U6, U7 - U8, U9 -U10, U11 - U12, U13 - U15
Girls: U9 - U10, U11 - U12
Poole Family YMCA
Sept. 9 - Oct. 31
Coed: U3 - U4, U5 - U6, U7 - U8, U9 - U11
2024 Fall Skills Academy
Alexander Family YMCA
Aug. 23 - Oct. 6
Coed: U6 - U8, U9 - U13
Southeast Raleigh YMCA
Aug. 23 - Oct. 6
Coed: U6 - U8, U9 - U13
Parents
Parents are expected to remain onsite (fields and gyms) as the primary supervisor of their child. This includes taking their children to the restroom and addressing any challenges that may arise. This allows our coaches to focus on leading practices and games. In addition, YMCA sports staff will be present at all practices and games.
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: Jared Hardin
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