Gateway Region YMCA Youth Soccer
About
Gateway Region YMCA + St. Louis CITY SC Partnership
The Gateway Region YMCA covers metro St. Louis and the Metro East with the South City Family YMCA on Sublette Avenue as one of seven CITY SC partnership sites. Coaching uses curriculum and training developed with the St. Louis CITY SC professional club.
Programs Across CITY SC Partnership Sites
Multi-branch seasonal play. Participating sites include:
- South City Family YMCA (Sublette Avenue)
- Carondelet Park Rec Complex
- Emerson YMCA
- O'Fallon Illinois YMCA
- Downtown Belleville, East Belleville, and Collinsville/Maryville/Troy YMCAs
What's Included
- Reversible jersey and soccer ball provided to each player
- Coaching curriculum from St. Louis CITY SC pro staff
- Spring, Summer, Fall 1, Fall 2, and Winter seasons
- Reduced rates available for families qualifying for financial assistance
- Character-development emphasis (respect, responsibility, teamwork, sportsmanship)
Experience
Pro-club partnership lifts the standard YMCA rec experience with proper coaching infrastructure. Suits families wanting an affordable league with a quality bump from CITY SC's involvement, especially across the Metro East where private clubs are sparser.