Youth Soccer Leagues
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Clinics
NEW! Early Goal Getters
JK-K • Ages 2 & 3 • 2 by 8/15/25
Early Goal Getters is a joyful, parent-involvement introduction to soccer designed specifically for toddlers and their parents! Over 8 weeks, children will explore movement, coordination, and basic soccer skills through imaginative games and guided activities. No prior soccer experience needed—just a willingness to have fun!
Wed 4:00–4:30pm | 1/7–2/25 | $100 fee/$80m | Register
Youth Soccer Preseason Clinic
Ages 6–12 • 6 by 6/1/25
Join us in this 1-day soccer clinic, as participants will have the opportunity to prepare for our Fall soccer season! Players will be coached on all things soccer as they work on spacing, positioning and scoring through drills and games. Open to boys and girls.
Please check back for more!
JK–Kindergarten Soccer
(Co-ed): Ages 4–5
Beginners will learn the fundamentals of the game and have a blast with friends on the soccer field! Practices on Wednesdays; games on Sundays.
Sun 12:30–1:15pm • Wed 5:30–6:15pm
8/10–10/5 | $160 fee/$130m
No programming 9/24, 10/1, 10/8.
U8
Ages 6–8 • 6 by 6/1/25
Registration Deadline: August 3
Move ahead with your game by learning more difficult foot work and playing in a fast-paced environment. Players will learn more positioning as the fields get wider and bigger! Practices on Sundays; Tuesday game times TBD (may be between 5:30–7:30pm).
Boys
Sun 1:30–2:30pm • Tue TBD
8/10–10/5 | $200 fee/$150m
No programming 9/23, 10/7, 10/12, 10/14.
U10
Ages 8–10 • 8 by 6/1/25
Registration Deadline: August 3
The field gets bigger, and the players get better. Players will learn spacing and passing as it pertains to more developed soccer. Drills will become more specific to game-like situations and the games are more advanced. Practices on Sundays; Tuesday game times TBD (may be between 5:30–7:30pm).
Boys
Sun 2:30–3:30pm • Tue TBD
8/10–10/5 | $200 fee/$150m
No programming 9/23, 10/7, 10/12, 10/14.
U12
Ages 10–12 • 10 by 6/1/25
Registration Deadline: August 3
The field gets bigger, and the players get better. Players will learn spacing and passing as it pertains to more developed soccer. Drills will become more specific to game-like situations and the games are more advanced. Practices on Sundays; Tuesday game times TBD (may be between 5:30–7:30pm).
Boys
Sun 2:30–3:30pm • Tue TBD
8/10–10/5 | $200 fee/$150m
No programming 9/23, 10/7, 10/12, 10/14.
Youth Soccer FAQs
What to wear:
- Soccer cleats/tennis shoes
- Shin guards, soccer socks over shin guards, shorts
- Players may dress appropriately according to weather condition
- Each player will receive our uniform shirt
What to bring:
- Water and/or sports drink
- Soccer ball: Size 3 (ages 4 & 7) or Size 4 (ages 8-12)
Do I need soccer cleats or will tennis shoes be okay?
Tennis shoes will be fine for younger players, as long as the playing field is dry. Older players, or when the conditions are wet and muddy, may require cleats.
How long are practices?
- Six and younger should be no longer than 45 minutes.
- Under-8 player practices are one hour.
- Under-10 player practices are one hour.
- Under-12 player practices are one hour.
What does a player need to bring to practice?
A ball, soccer shoes, shin guards, and plenty of water. Shin guards are required for all practices and games (wear UNDERNEATH socks). Cleated shoes are needed if conditions are wet, muddy or surface is soft.
What size ball do I need?
- Size 3 (Ages 4-7)
- Size 4 (Ages 8-12)
We recommend writing your name and phone number on your ball.
Are mouth guards needed?
Injuries to the teeth are so few that insurers do not require them. However, many dentists recommend them.
Why can’t players wear helmets?
Helmets are not included in the Laws of the Game under Players Equipment. Although the player wearing the headgear is protected, he/she may play in a more aggressive manner, physically, than others whom are not protected, thereby becoming a danger to others.
How many players are on a team?
- U6 - 3v3
- U8 - 6v6 with goalie
- U10 - 6v6 with goalie
My child has a disability. Is there a place for him/her?
US Youth Soccer TOP Soccer is a program for players with mental or physical challenges.
Can I wear a cast/earrings/religious items/eyeglasses?
The FIFA Laws of the Game prohibit anything that is dangerous to a player or other players. Referees will determine if any item can be worn without being dangerous.
How do we find out whether fields are open due to weather?
You may contact the MJCC Member Services Desk at (901) 761-0810 or visit www.jccmemphis.org.
Questions? Contact Kyndal Kirkwood, Sports & Leagues Director, at kkirkwood@jccmemphis.org or (901) 259-9222 / Jamison Knox, Assistant Sports & Leagues Director, at jknox@jccmemphis.org or (901) 259-9247.