YSI@GSA REC PROGRAM
Players Every Year
Teams Every Year
Coaches Every Year
The YSI@GSA Recreational Program
YSI@GSA is a COED recreational soccer program for players ages 4 through 18.
Run by program founder Sandi Rivera since 1974, YSI@GSA is the largest and fastest-growing youth co-ed recreational soccer program in the area!
Under the umbrella of Gainesville Soccer Alliance, the YSI@GSA program strives to have a positive impact on all of it’s players, in soccer and beyond!
Program Mission Statement
As the longest-running, most popular recreational soccer program in north central Florida, YSI@GSA creates a structure in which kids of any soccer experience can participate on a team to learn skills, sportsmanship, teamwork, personal development, play in games and most of all…have FUN! Our hope for each player is they not only grow as a person, but also develop a passion for the game that provides him or her with a lifetime of playing, watching and loving soccer.
Spring 2024 Registration
Only a few spaces remain open for our Spring 2024 registration. Interested players should call Sandi Rivera at 352-377-1714 for team placement.
Players
Boys and Girls, 4 through 18 years old.
Divisions are based on birth year:
2019-2018: U6 Teams
2017-2016: U8 Teams
2015-2014: U10 Teams
2013-2012: U12 Teams
2011-2009: U15 Teams
2008-2005: U19 Teams
Season
There are two separate YSI@GSA seasons each year, one in the fall and one in the spring. Each season is approximately 2 months in length. The fall season starts in early October, while the spring season begins in April.
Season Overview
We use parent/volunteer coaches in our YSI@GSA program. These coaches will set their own practice times at specified locations around Gainesville. All games will be held at GSA’s Jonesville Soccer Park on weekends (mostly Saturdays).
Often, out-of-town teams who are interested in participating are added to our game schedules.
Practice/Game Days
Practice days, times, and locations will vary for our YSI@GSA teams. We utilize only volunteer coaches, and the practice schedules will be set by them.
Games this spring will all be at Jonesville Soccer Park, on April 6, 7, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, and the spring tournament on the 18, and 19.
Please note the following:
Teams practice twice weekly
Games are played on weekends
U15 and U19 games are occasionally played on Friday evenings
Some weekends include Saturday and Sunday games
Where
Gainesville Soccer Alliance
Jonesville Soccer Complex
14100 NW 32nd Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32606
Tryouts
Playing in YSI@GSA does not require a tryout.
Coaches
Our teams are run by volunteer coaches, including parent coaches. Anyone interested in coaching a team should contact Sandi at: 352-377-1714
Cost
$175/season
This price includes all training, facility, association, insurance fees, and a game jersey. Parents furnish black shorts/socks for games and shin guards/cleats for all practices and games.
There are no additional fees.
Additional Website
Our YSI@GSA program has an additional website with further information at: https://gainesvilleyouthsoccer.net/
NEWS
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GSA Academy Summer Camp!
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Jonesville Park Renovations!
We are extremely excited to announce the Alachua County Parks Department has begun an extensive renovation project at Jonesville Soccer Park that will solidify our home facility as the premier youth sports venue in the area! You most likely have noticed the new paint...
GSA Merch Website Open!
We have partnered with Campus Customs to bring our families a NEW merch website just in time for holiday shopping! Follow the link below to get your new GSA gear!
Improving lives by improving homes!
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2021 Administrator of the Year – Sandi Rivera
Fall 2023 Teams & Schedules
U6 Teams
Fall 2023 teams will be posted soon!
U8 Teams
Fall 2023 teams will be posted soon!
U10 Teams
Fall 2023 teams will be posted soon!
U12 Teams
Fall 2023 teams will be posted soon!
U15 Teams
Fall 2023 teams will be posted soon!
U19 Teams
Fall 2023 teams will be posted soon!
YSI@GSA PROGRAM PARENT TESTIMONIALS
Danielle Vargas
Sandi is wonderful! My boys had a fantastic season. We will definitely be back next season to play for theTigers!
Tony Baker
My whole family really enjoyed our experience with YSI@GSA this season! We loved Coach Gary, Sandi and everyone with the program. Playing at Jonesville Park was amazing too!
Jessica Saywer
All of my kids have played with Sandi and YSI@GSA and have loved it! She has become part of our family. I highly recommend this league to anyone who wants to play soccer!