Tryout season is on. The coach’s-eye answer to the May travel question: 7 signs your kid is ready, 3 signs they’re not yet, and what to do in either case — from a Long Island youth soccer academy founder.
Honest filter for choosing a Long Island soccer camp in 2026. The 3 questions to ask before paying $300-$575 — and when brand-badge camps (NYCFC, Hofstra ID) are worth it.
A Long Island coach's-eye guide to the four youth-soccer tracks — what each one actually is, when each one fits, and where most LI families get it wrong.
Late May–June is tryout season on Long Island. The coach's-eye guide: what coaches actually score, the 5-day prep plan, day-of script, multi-tryout weekend logistics, and what to do if your kid bombs.
Your kid plays in LIJSL — but what does that actually mean? A Long Island coach's guide to the Junior Soccer League pyramid, divisions, and what placement really tells you about your kid's development.
A Long Island coach's honest read on how youth soccer development actually works here — what the LIJSL pyramid looks like from the inside, where the real decisions get made, and how to tell whether your kid is in the right place.
