All SYFA coaches are nationally certified through the National Youth Sports Coaches Association. This program now has approximately 600 participants on 32 teams, plus approximately 400 participants in its auxiliary cheerleading program. The program is funded primarily by private fund-raising activities, donations from individuals and support from the city of Slidell. SYFA facilities are located in Slidell off of Terrace Avenue, where they have three full-sized football fields. Now the club boasts 1,500 players on over 100 teams that compete in weekend games on the 25 local soccer fields.
Funding is derived entirely from player registration fees and team sponsorships.
The fee includes the cost of a complete uniform. A discount is given for families with more than one child registering. Registration is held in August and January. Registration is at its highest and continues to climb because of the popularity of soccer to players, coaches and parents. Soccer is the international sport and the fastest growing one in the United States.