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.
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.
Players
Boys and Girls, 4 through 17 years old.
Divisions are based on birth year:
2020-2019: U6 Teams
2018-2017: U8 Teams
2016-2015: U10 Teams
2014-2013: U12 Teams
2012-2009: U16 Teams
2008-2007: U18 Teams
Playing in YSI@GSA does not require a tryout.
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 September, while the spring season begins in April.
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.
Spring 2025 Schedule
Practice begins March 24
Games:
April 5/6
April 12
April 19
April 26
May 3
May 10
Ray Rivera Memorial Tournament May 17/18
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.
Please note the following:
Teams practice twice weekly
Games are played on weekends
U15 and U18 games are occasionally played on Friday evenings
Some weekends include Saturday and Sunday games
Coaches
Our teams are run by volunteer coaches, including parent coaches. Anyone interested in coaching a team should email info@gainesvillesoccer.org
Cost
U6-U8 $149 per season
U10-U18 $175 per 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.
Where
Gainesville Soccer Alliance
Jonesville Soccer Complex
14100 NW 32nd Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32606
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2021 Administrator of the Year – Sandi Rivera
Congratulations to our very own YSI@GSA Director Sandi Rivera for receiving the prestigious 2021 Administrator of the Year Award from the Florida Youth Soccer Association! With almost 50 years of service in the soccer community, it is very much deserved!
We love you, Sandi!
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!