NUSC offers no experience necessary recreational soccer leagues for children ages 5 to 13. 

Children are divided  into teams according to their age on July 31.  If they are under six years of age they play Under Six (U6), etc.  Children who are six or seven years old on July 31 play in the Under Eight (U8) division, and so on.  Our age groups are U6, U8, U0, U12 and U14.

NUSC is a member league of the United States Youth Soccer Association, and has adopted their rules for youth soccer.  The rules of play change a bit as the kids get older.  The most noticeable changes are the number of players on the fields at one time, the size of the fields, the goals, and the balls.

The goal of recreational soccer is to develop as a player in a fun, safe environment.  The focus changes a bit as the kids grow, but developing good soccer technique is the principle coaching goal throughout.  Teams typically practice once per week.  We have a six game fall season, and a six game spring season.

Coaches are volunteers, and are typically parents, most of whom know little about soccer when they start coaching.  Our coaches tend to grow with the players.  Coaches take advantage of available lesson plans and coaching clinics to hone their skills.  If you ask them, they'll tell you, they have a great time.  If you have some soccer experience, consider sharing it.  If you don't, consider sharing what you can.

Parents are expected to help out in whatever way they can: providing snacks, assisting the coach, marking fields, helping with registration events, jersey distribution, serving on the board of directors or a committee...we are a volunteer organization, and as such, are only as strong as our members are committed.