Somerville Youth Soccer League (SYSL) is seeking community members and soccer enthusiasts to assist us with our successful in-town (intramural) program—U5/U6 and U7/U8 coaches and assistant coaches.

About the U5/U6 In-Town Program

The U5/U6 In-Town Program is an organized, co-ed soccer program for kids ages 5 and 6; it’s an opportunity for kids to meet new friends, learn the fundamentals of the game (dribbling, passing, receiving, and shooting), and understand the importance of good sportsmanship; 3v3 format with no goalkeepers; 1 practice each week; 1 game each Saturday; 10 week season in Spring (April-June).

About the U7/U8 In-Town Program

The U5/U6 In-Town Program is an organized soccer program with separate boys and girls leagues; players continue to improve their fundamental soccer skills with lots of ball touches in a 4v4 format with no goalkeepers; 1 practice each week; 1 game each Saturday; 10 week season in Spring (April-June).

If you are interested in coaching our U5/U6 teams, please contact SYSL U5/U6 Program Director (Karen Gardner) at u6coordinator@somervillesoccer.us

If you are interested in coaching our U7/U8 teams, please contact SYSL U7/U8 Program Director (Brandee Hall) at u8coordinator@somervillesoccer.us