The Madison Area YMCA Soccer Club was established as a club to attract players with a desire and love for the game, players that are from Madison as well as the surrounding towns.  We as a club are determined to adhere to the values created by the YMCA, as well as the guidelines developed by the United States Soccer Federation.  These are the following objectives created by the club: 

• Development of each child as an athlete and an individual using soccer as the means to accomplish this.

• Make sure each player learns the necessary skills and concepts associated with the game.
• Challenge each player to make sure they are working to achieve their own potential.
• Teaching the children proper fitness and health to keep their bodies working efficiently.
• Compete at a high level of competition to enhance players’ abilities and dedication.
• Teach children to understand the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
• Teach good sportsmanship in relationship to teammates, coaches, opposing players and game officials

The philosophies that were created by the Sports Program are to ensure growth as an individual in team sports.  These core values are an intricate part of our club, they teach young players how to play the game and treat it with respect.  It is important to remember the guidelines:

• Coaches give each child equal time and teach them all aspects of the game.
• Each child should have ample playing time in a game, however it is up to the coach to determine the actual playing time for each player.
• Have an open communication between coaches, players and parents to help the child achievement.
• Parents are encouraged to talk with coaches and/or Program Directors with questions, concerns or problems, especially the parents representatives from each team.
• We want our parents to understand that we are here for the children to learn, have fun and enjoy the games.
• Coaches, players and parents follow the SAGE (Set A Good Example) guidelines of Youth Sports.