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Impact Youth League is a development-focused youth sports league designed to help young athletes grow skills, confidence, and a love for the game in a positive, energetic environment. Through volunteer coaches and meaningful competition, Impact creates a season-long experience where kids don’t just play — they learn, grow, and create lasting memories.

Our league mission is to provide a fun, organized, and supportive league that emphasizes development, sportsmanship, and enjoyment for every athlete.

League Snapshot

  • Ages: 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U

  • Season: Spring 2026

  • Season Length: 7 weeks (weekly practices & games) + Impact Cup Tournament

  • Games: Sundays evenings (Approx. 12:00 – 6:00 PM)

    • First Game : Sunday, April 26, 2026

    • Impact Cup Tournament: Saturday, May 30, 2026 – Sunday, May 31, 2026

  • Location: Myers Field (Behind the Ashland YMCA)

  • Registration: January 3 – February 21

  • Player Evaluation: Thursday, March 19, 2026

Why Choose Impact?

An exciting, positive environment where kids can’t wait to come back each week. High-energy games, music, and competitive play — all centered on development, confidence, and fun.

Kids don’t just play — they EXPERIENCE the game.

League Philosophy 

Development comes first. We believe young athletes grow best when they feel confident and supported, learn fundamentals in a positive environment, and enjoy coming back each week. Winning matters — but growth, effort, and experience matter more.

Draft-Style League Format 

Impact Youth League uses a draft-style team formation process. Players participate in a player evaluation session to help league staff understand developmental levels, and coaches then take part in a structured draft designed to support positive competition and player development across the league.

Player evaluations are not tryouts. All registered players will be placed on a team.

Players who are unable to attend evaluations will be placed on teams using available information to support fair team placement.

Player Evaluation

Player evaluations help us understand skill level, confidence, and comfort with the game so we can place athletes in the best environment for learning and growth. Evaluations are low-pressure, age-appropriate, and focused on development — not ranking.

Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026

League coaches and staff observe players through fun, age-appropriate activities designed to support fair team placement.

What Makes Impact Different?

🏆 Impact Cup Tournament
A season-ending championship weekend for all divisions that celebrates competition, teamwork, and player growth.

📸 Weekly Highlights & Action Photography
Quality photo drops and weekly highlights shared on our digital scoreboard and social media.

📈 A Clear Pathway for Growth
A development-first approach that builds confidence, skills, and game understanding.

Game Day Experience

Impact Youth League provides an exciting, positive atmosphere kids can’t wait to return to:

  • High-energy games

  • Music and engaging environments

  • Supportive coaches and staff

  • Competitive play designed to support development

Divisions & Team Structure

  • Divisions offered for boys and girls

  • Co-ed divisions used when numbers require

  • Equal playing time emphasized, especially at younger ages

Volunteer Coaches

Impact Youth League is made possible through the support of parents and positive role models in our community. Our league cannot operate without individuals who are willing to step in, lead, and help create a meaningful experience for our athletes.

Volunteer coaches play a vital role in shaping a fun, safe, and development-focused environment where players grow in confidence, learn teamwork, and develop a love for the game. Coaches serve not only as instructors, but as mentors and role models who help make a lasting impact on young athletes.

Training, resources, and ongoing league support are provided to ensure every coach feels prepared and supported throughout the season.

Interested in Coaching?

If you’re interested in serving as a volunteer coach or positive role model in our community, we’d love to hear from you.

📧 Contact Sports Director Christian Langston:
sports@ashlandy.org