Our introductory Recreation Program emphasizes fun and learning. NYSL has one of the finest soccer training programs in the county. NYSL provides training to both recreational and competitive players because in order to foster a life-long love for the game of soccer, kids must have fun. Fun means being able to compete with the opponent and having the opportunity to win.
Training is one of the main keys to soccer success.
Always the innovator Norfolk Youth Soccer League was one of the first in Southeastern Virginia to adopt the Microsoccer model of play for recreation soccer. The goal of Microsoccer is for the children to have fun and get a lot of touches on the ball while becoming physically fit and learning about the game of soccer. Microsoccer will provide the basic structure upon which the children will build as they grow within the Norfolk Youth Soccer League. What has evolved over the past 10 years is a perspective that small sided games are more appropriate for player development and the establishment of a soccer culture in the United States. Those of us who are involved in working for the improvement of youth sports, and soccer in particular, have agreed that the small sided game structure presents the best opportunity to learn skills, develop positive peer relationships and have fun in a relatively stress free environment.