Our Winter Series Starts on Friday December 6th

At LNYSA, we are committed to fostering a true player development pathway, giving every player the opportunity to thrive. Our OpenPlay Friday sessions offer a unique opportunity for kids to engage in free, fun, supervised soccer—but with a twist:

• No Coaching.
• No Shouting.
• No Instructions.

The players take the reins, make their own decisions, and simply play.  Register for an OpenPlay Friday Session here

Why Free OpenPlay?

You might be wondering why we’re offering a free program. Here’s why:

• It’s Essential for Growth: Free play is a key ingredient for player development, encouraging creativity and independence.
• Everyone Deserves Access: We want every child to experience the joy of soccer, regardless of their financial situation.
• Just for Fun: This isn’t the structured program of our Spring & Fall Leagues, Camps, Clinics, or Personal Training. OpenPlay is all about letting kids explore the game at their own pace, fostering a love for the sport.
  
  

Bringing Back the Joy of Play

With the disappearance of neighborhood pickup games and the over-scheduling of children, we created OpenPlay Fridays to bring back the pure, unstructured fun of play. Soccer shouldn’t just be about drills and structure—it should instill a passion and a love for the game.

Our volunteers and coaches are there to ensure a safe environment but then step back to let the kids enjoy themselves. This is their time to:

• Play Freely.
• Make Their Own Decisions.
• Rediscover the Joy of the Game.
  

OpenPlay Fridays Series Information

• Open to All: The sessions are free of charge and open to all players.
• Registration Required: Players must register to participate in the Summer & Winter series.
• Program T-Shirt: A one-time purchase of a program t-shirt is required. Check out the t-shirt design here.

Dates & Times:

• Winter Series: Starts the first Friday in December.
• Summer Series: Starts the first Friday in June and runs for 8 weeks.

Age Groups:

• 2015–2019
• 2013–2014
• 2011–2012
• 2007–2010

"Kids play sports because they are fun. Sports must belong to them. OpenPlay gives the game back to them."

Join us for OpenPlay Fridays and let your kids rediscover the joy of soccer!

For additional information please contact the LNYSA Information desk  OpenPlay

To Register for a Friday session in the Summer Click-On the age group below for your player:


                                                
                         2015-2019                    2013-2014                    2011-2012                   2007-2010               

OpenPlay Friday's FAQs

Is there a cost?  Not for the sessions.  But we ask you to buy a program t-shirt  when you register for the relevant Friday session & age group 

Can I Volunteer to help?  We would love some help  , please sign up to help here 

What does the program t-shirt look like?   You can see the design here  -  it comes in 5 youth sizes X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large 

What are the dates for this OpenPlay Friday Series?  We have a Summer & Winter Series. The Summer series starts in June. The Winter Series starts in early December. 

What is the duration of each session?  We have setup 90 minutes for each of the sessions

Is OpenPlay Structured like Fall & Spring Play? No.  There are NO Coaches Coaching.  Just Kids PLAYING.  No Coaching, No Laps, No Lines. The best athletes PLAY sports. They don’t work them, they play them. When sport becomes more work than play, athletes struggle, they grind, and if they cannot get back to playing instead of working, they eventually drop out. From youth to pros, when the fun goes, soon to follow is performance. THIS Program is ALL about PLAY.  FUN. Kids just having FUN. 

Can I bring a friend?  Yes.  Just have them register for the relevant Friday session & age group & order a t-shirt.

Can I walk in?  Yes,, but we prefer you to register in Advance so we can plan accordingly.   Just register at LEAST  2Hours before you join the session. All players must register and accept the terms of the waiver

Why must I sign the Waiver?  Soccer is a contact sport and does have its risks, each parent must agree to the terms in the waiver

Do I need to bring a ball?  No.  We will provide soccer balls for each field

Do I need shinguards?  Yes.  We recommend each player wears shinguards for the games

Do I need to bring water?  Yes. We recommend each player brings water 

What do I do if I have a Question?  Just drop an email to [email protected] with your questions

Special Friday GoalKeeper Clinic  - 3 Sessions  3/25 , 4/1 , 4/15

Behind every great soccer team is a world-class goalkeeper, but playing between the sticks is not easy. Playing in Goal is  arguably the most underrated position in Soccer, goalkeepers are often overlooked for the more glamorous spots in the team. It is one of the toughest jobs on the field that requires concentration, composure and the ability to pull off saves at any given moment in a game. So we want to give them some special attention and offer a Clinic just for them - Just for our Goalie's! We really appreciate the Goalkeeper. 
                                                                             THE GROUPS WILL BE DIVIDED AS FOLLOWS:
                                                                               BIRTH YEARS 2012-2014 START AT 4.00PM
                                                                               BIRTH YEARS 2006-2011 START AT 5:30PM

Register for free for the  GoalKeeper Clinic please click below.  

Click here for  Goalkeeper Clinic Registration

Personal Soccer Training Sessions

If you are looking for Personal Soccer Training either 1-on-1 with one of our vetted US Soccer licensed professional Coaches or  in a  small group environment (Duo, Trio, Quartet)  you can book these sessions below by clicking on one of the listed Professional Coaches. Our Personal training sessions combine fun with fitness to elevate your players soccer skills  during the 45-60 minute session. 

The personalized, one-on-one instruction (Solo Session) really help a player improve skills and increase their confidence on and off  the field.  If your players wants to bring a buddy  , the Duo Sessions are a perfect choice, so they can train together,  or perhaps the Trio Session is what you are looking for so all 3 players can train together in a fun small group environment.  Finally, our Quartet Session is for 4 players , training in a small group environment.  

To see our Coaches availability and the pricing for the different sessions click on the Coaches profile below to go to our personal training scheduling & booking platform. 

If you have any questions please  email our Personal Training Group and one of the team will get back to you to answer your questions.    
                                                  
Meet some of our Soccer Training Professionals. Click the trainers picture to view the trainers schedule & book a time for your players Solo, Duo, Trio or Quartet training session. Training Sessions are booked in increments of 60 minutes.