Academy - Recreational Non Travel
Our Academy recreational - non travel programs open to players born 2012 -2023 provide a fun and inclusive environment for young athletes to develop their soccer skills. This is our recreational level division and is open to players of all skill levels. Practice and game format will vary depending on your child’s age group. Designed for players of all skill levels, these programs emphasize teamwork, sportsmanship, and the fundamentals of the game. Participants will enjoy structured practices and friendly matches, fostering a love for soccer without the commitment of travel. With enthusiastic parent coach volunteers, our programs create a community-focused atmosphere that builds confidence, promotes physical fitness, and fosters lasting friendships among players and families alike. Our recreational non travel programs are great introductions to the game of soccer for new players, and is also a fantastic stepping stone for players who wish to compete at all levels. All games at the recreational level are non-results oriented. Scores are not recorded nor are standings kept. Play at this level is designed to focus completely on player development & fun.
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MiniKickers U3, The Jouney Begins
Players born in 2023
Our Jackson Hole Youth Soccer Minikickers Program is 5 weeks specifically designed for our youngest players. They will practice twice per week during a 30 minute session. Minikickers is the perfect place for your player to learn to love the soccer ball. Each session is designed for very young players to develop social, cognitive, emotional, and physical skills; all while having a blast! A parent will be required to attend and participate with their child with the sessions being run by JHYS parent volunteer coaches. Results of the program should demonstrate growth and development of players socially and physically with a basic foundation of soccer skills to move on to a more structured environment in our Little Strikers program.
2025 Fall Season: September 8 - October 8 (Five Weeks)
Practices: Monday & Wednesday, 5:15-5:45pm
No Saturday Games
Field Location: JH Classical Academy, 2500 S Park Loop Rd
Player Fee: $110 per season
Includes a jersey & required Wyoming Soccer Association (WSA) seasonal membership.
A $3 GotSport software transaction fee applies. -
Little Strikers U4-U5, Learning & Discovery
Players born in 2021 & 2022
A fun skills and games based introduction to playing soccer. This Little Strikers program will allow young children to begin to cultivate a passion for the game, while developing an understanding of fair play, rules and applying themselves on the ball. Small-sided games are introduced, and physical literacy is further developed. The program follows a recreational format where players practice once a week and also play one “small-sided” 3v3 game on a separate day during the week. 3v3 soccer enhances ball touches, decision-making, and spatial awareness while fostering creativity, teamwork, and skill development in a fun, fast-paced setting. Teams are coached by parent volunteer coaches with the guidance and help of the club’s director of coaching. Teams are coed and generally consist of 8-10 players.
2025 Fall Season: September 2 - October 9 (Six Weeks)
Practices: Tuesday, 5:30-6:15pm
Games: Thursday, 5:30-6:15pm
Field Location: JH Classical Academy, 2500 S Park Loop Rd. or Wilson Elementary, 5200 HHR Ranch Rd (location requests are submitted during registration).
Player Fee: $170 per season
Includes a jersey & required Wyoming Soccer Association (WSA) seasonal membership.
A $3 GotSport software transaction fee applies. -
Grassroots U6-U7, First & Foremost Have Fun
Players born in 2019 & 2020
Our U6-U7 Grassroots program provides a fun and developmentally appropriate soccer environment for this age group. It is a recreational program with one practice and one game per week. The specialized curriculum helps players grow in their technical skills and learn the rules of soccer at a developmentally appropriate level for their age. Teams consist of 10-12 players and are coached by parent volunteers with the guidance of the club’s director of coaching. Our goal is to create both boys' and girls' divisions for the season. If participation numbers fall short, we’ll ensure everyone still has a great experience by forming coed teams. Games are small-sided (4v4) with no goalkeepers as we focus on improving each player’s technical ability with the ball.
2025 Fall Season: September 3 - October 11 (Six Weeks)
Practices: Monday, 5:30-6:15pm
Games: Wednesday, 5:30-6:15pm
Field Location: JH Classical Academy, 2500 S Park Loop Rd. or Wilson Elementary, 5200 HHR Ranch Rd (location requests are submitted during registration).
Player Fee: $170 per season
Includes a jersey and required Wyoming Soccer Association (WSA) seasonal membership..
A $3 GotSport software transaction fee applies. -
MLS Go U8-U9, Learning By Playing
Players born in 2017 & 2018
Our MLS Go Youth Soccer season is a dynamic and engaging program designed for young soccer enthusiasts of all genders. Over the course of seven weeks, participants enjoy one practice and one game each week, creating a balanced schedule that promotes both skill development and the excitement of regular competition. Games are played in a 5v5 format, including a goalie, which allows players to be actively involved and build confidence in all areas of the game. Our goal is to create separate boys’ and girls’ divisions, but if participation numbers are low, we’ll form coed teams to ensure a great experience for everyone. Each player receives an MLS-themed uniform, enhancing the professional feel of the program. The season concludes with a celebratory soccer festival, recognizing every player’s growth with a fun-filled day of games and festivities. Players may also choose to attend an optional second practice each week for an additional fee.
2025 Fall Season: August 27 - October 11 (Seven Weeks)
Practices: Mondays, 5:45-6:45pm
Games: Wednesdays, 5:45-6:45pm
“Add On” Training: Fridays, 5:45-6:45pm
Field Locations: North Field, 100 Middle School Rd.
Team Assignments: HERE (TBD)
Player Fee: $190 per season
Includes a MLS-themed uniform and required Wyoming Soccer Association (WSA) seasonal membership. Players choosing the “add on” training at the time of registration are billed an additional $75. A $3 GotSport software transaction fee applies. -
MLS Go U10-U11, Supporting Development
Players born in 2015, 2016, & 2014*
Our MLS Go Youth Soccer season is a dynamic, seven-week program designed for young players of all genders. Each week includes one practice and one game, with the option to add a second practice for an additional fee. Players receive an official MLS-themed uniform, and the season wraps up with an exciting soccer festival to celebrate their progress.
For U10–U11 players, this stage marks an important transition. At 9 and 10 years old, they move from 5v5 to 7v7 play—including goalkeepers—on a larger field. With stronger thinking skills and growing awareness of others, players are ready for more responsibility, both individually and as teammates. Coaches introduce simple team tactics while keeping sessions fun and game-based. Speed and endurance work is added in ways appropriate to their development. It’s a time of rapid growth, and MLS Go provides the ideal environment for players to take the next step in their soccer journey. *Players born in 2014 who are in 5th grade for the 2025–2026 school year will be included in this division.
2025 Fall Season: August 27 - October 11 (Seven Weeks)
Practices: Mondays, 5:45-6:45pm
Games: Wednesdays, 5:45-6:45pm
“Add On” Training: Fridays, 5:45-6:45pm
Field Locations: Alpine Field, 100 Middle School Rd.
Team Assignments: HERE (TBD)
Player Fee: $190 per season
Includes a MLS-themed uniform and required Wyoming Soccer Association (WSA) seasonal membership. Players choosing the “add on” training at the time of registration are billed an additional $75. A $3 GotSport software transaction fee applies. -
MLS Go U12-U14, In Full Development
Players currently in 6th, 7th, & 8th grades (‘25-’26 school year)
Our MLS Go Youth Soccer season offers a fun, inclusive environment where young athletes continue building their skills and love for the game. Each week includes one practice and one game, with an optional second practice available for an additional fee. Players wear official MLS-themed uniforms and finish the season with a celebratory soccer festival, recognizing their hard work and growth.
At the U12–U14 level, players are in the heart of their middle school years—a time of rapid growth, increased self-awareness, and a strong desire to connect with peers. On the field, the 9v9 format provides the perfect bridge between small-sided play and full 11v11 games, allowing players to develop positional understanding, teamwork, and endurance. As coordination and physical capacity improve, they’re ready for more targeted training, while still needing thoughtful planning to prevent injury. MLS Go is built to support middle schoolers through this important and exciting stage of their soccer journey.
2025 Fall Season: August 28 - October 11 (Seven Weeks)
Practices: Tuesdays, 5:45-6:45pm
Games: Thursdays, 5:45-6:45pm
“Add On” Training: Fridays, 5:45-6:45pm
Field Locations: Alpine Field, 100 Middle School Rd.
Team Assignments: HERE (TBD)
Player Fee: $190 per season
Includes a MLS-themed uniform and required Wyoming Soccer Association (WSA) seasonal membership. Players choosing the “add on” training at the time of registration are billed an additional $75. A $3 GotSport software transaction fee applies.
Jackson Hole Youth Soccer Parent Volunteer Coaching
Our recreation program is fueled by a passionate network of volunteer parent-coaches. Thank you! We are grateful for the support and the commitment our volunteer coaches deliver to ensure a successful program for all involved. Note that you do not need to be an experienced coach, played soccer before, etc. We only require your passion. We will set you up with tools and resources to succeed on behalf of your parents and players. A parent coach will be given all the resources they will need to confidently coach including practice games and drills, technique information, age strategies, etc. Parent who volunteer coaches have their child’s registration fees waived. It is a small token of our appreciation for the impact and difference they make in our soccer community. If interested, please email the club - info@jacksonholeyouthsoccer.org
2024-25 Academy Title Sponsor
Thank you OutPost for your continued support of JHYS and our Academy Program.
