Welcome to Stamford FC

Stamford Youth Soccer League is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides year round soccer programs for youth ages 4 to 19. Our goal is to create an atmosphere where children of all ability levels and backgrounds can learn the game of soccer, as well as important life skills of sportsmanship, teamwork and discipline.

Resources for Stamford FC Players & Families 

Staying Home and Staying Safe

Adidas - Home Training App

Adidas is offering a 90-day free membership to the Adidas Training App with access to home workouts and training plans. Download the app and sign up by April 13.

https://www.runtastic.com/

US Youth Soccer

https://www.usyouthsoccer.org/resources/stay-at-home-resources/

NYC FC – Home Training, Activity and Information Downloads

https://www.nycfc.com/stayhome

New York Red Bulls – Youth Train @ Home Program

https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/youth/train-home

MLS – List of Soccer Films

https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2020/03/18/comprehensive-list-soccer-films-get-you-through-life-without-matches-greg-seltzer

MLS – Broadcast schedule of Classic MLS matches

https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2020/03/18/mls-classics-schedule-how-watch-old-matches-whats-store

FV Cincinnati and Columbus Crew  –  Home Workout Videos

https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2020/03/25/columbus-crew-fc-cincinnati-provide-home-workouts-fans-can-follow?

US Soccer – Matches to view on their YouTube Channel

• 2019 U15 Girls Development Academy Final: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5O9FuGaKEQ
• 2019 U16/17 Boys Development Academy Final: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnjLXF4Gjfk
• USWNT vs Brazil, August 2018: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aa0p_UvNk0c&t=2935s
• USMNT vs Cost Rica, March 2013 (snow game): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJe6H5Y9O38

Hartford Athletic  – For Live In-home Workouts, Follow @hfdathletic on Instagram

Hartford Athletic Q&A with Players:  https://www.hartfordathletic.com/news_article/show/1098188

Copper Mountain Soccer (coppermountainsoccer.com) – Workouts

The Box Challenge:  Specifications are in the following video. The idea is for players to keep their feet moving in a one yard square box, while repeatedly performing the movements in the video for 5 minutes: Week 2

Practice Plan - “5 More Essential Dribbling Drills”:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxCoXs1dZ9U

Players in 2nd grade and under should practice any of these dribbling skills for at least 15 minutes, and players in 3rd grade and up should practice these dribbling skills for at least 25 minutes. If you do not have cones, hats, gloves, old towels/shirts, bags, shoes, etc. make great substitutes.

Utah Soccer Alliance – Daily Challenge

Video Challenge:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sb5C6A5Ta9Y

3/17/2020:

Many people are concerned about the coronavirus and it's potential affect on athletic activities.

The Connecticut Junior Soccer Association has issued an advisory related to the virus. It has been derived from US National Soccer Federation guidelines

It can be viewed at this location:

http://www.cjsa.org/doclib/Coronavirus%20(COVID-19)%20advisory%203620.pdf

At this time we will carefully monitor developments and the information from local and state health authorities and share them with you.

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CJSA Coronavirus Statement   Effective Friday, March 13, 2020, Connecticut Junior Soccer Association is suspending all affiliated and sanctioned soccer activities statewide through April 15th due to the evolving COVID-19 situation. For our member organizations (towns, clubs and leagues) this includes, but is not limited to: all games, practices, clinics, training, ODP, tournaments, in-person meetings and Coaching Education Courses.   Coronavirus Resources     CJSA Coronavirus Resource Page   State Department Travel Advisories    CDC Travel Health Notices    Connecticut State Department of Public Health   CDC - Frequently Asked Questions   CDC - Coronavirus Overview   CDC - Travel Recommendations (China)   CDC - Travelers Health   WHO - Advice for Coronavirus   U.S. Department of State - Country Specific Travel Information   USOPC - Coronavirus Update   Local Health Districts   Resources via video can be found approx halfway down this page

                                       Spring Season 2020 is Open for Registration

                               Season will run from April 18 through June 6                                                                                                                                        These times are tentative projections based on last year's Spring Season:

                                Junior Division-Girls:  (2012-2015)  Saturday 8:30-9:30 West Beach

                                    *optional 2nd session: Tuesday 5:00-6:00 at Upper Rippowam

Junior Division-Boys: (2013/2014/2015) Saturday 8-9 or 9-10:00am West Beach 

        *optional 2nd session: Wednesday Wednesdays at West Beach between 5:00 and 7:00pm

                                                                   ( divided by birth year into one of two sessions)                                                        

D1- Mixed (2011-2012) Saturday early am  Rippowam grass 

G1 (2010-2011) Saturday late morning  Rippowam grass

        D2- Mixed (2009-2010) Saturday late am/earlty afternoon Scofield MS

G2 (2008-2009) Saturday early am Scofield MS

D3- Mixed (2006-2008) Saturday am Rippowam Turf

G3 (2005/2006/2007) late morning/early afternoon Rippowam

 High School Boys (2002-2005) Saturday afternoons TBD    

High School Girls (2002-2004) Saturday afternoons TBD

Observant Program Sunday early am Scofield MS

Concussion Information

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