Impact Youth Soccer League
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, meaningful competition, and a draft-style team formation process, Impact creates balanced teams and 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
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Ages: 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U
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Season: Spring 2026
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Season Length: 7 weeks (weekly practices & games) + Impact Cup Tournament
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Games: Sundays Evenings (Approx. 12:00 – 6:00 PM)
- Game #1 : Sunday, April 26, 2026
- Game #2 : Sunday, May 3, 2026
- Game #3 : Sunday, May 10, 2026
- Game #4 : Sunday, May 17, 2026
- Game #5 : Sunday, May 24, 2026
- Impact Cup Tournament: Saturday, May 30, 2026 – Sunday, May 31, 2026
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Location: Myers Field (Behind the Ashland YMCA)
- Registration: January 3 – February 21
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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, compete in balanced games, 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 to create balanced teams.
Player evaluations are not tryouts. All registered players will be placed on a team.
Players unable to attend evaluations will be placed on teams using available information to help maintain balanced rosters.
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.
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:
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High-energy games
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Music and engaging environments
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Supportive coaches and staff
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Competitive play balanced for development
Game Day Experience
High-energy games, music, engaging environments, and supportive coaches create an experience kids look forward to each week.
Divisions & Team Structure
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Divisions offered for boys and girls
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Co-ed divisions used when numbers require
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Balanced teams formed through evaluations and draft
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Equal playing time emphasized, especially at younger ages
Volunteer Coaches
Volunteer Coaches
Impact Youth League is powered by volunteer coaches who help create a fun, positive, and development-focused experience for our players. Training, resources, and league support are provided.
Team Request Policy
Beginning this season, all YMCA Youth Leagues use a draft-style format to promote balanced teams and fair competition. Coach and buddy requests are not guaranteed.