SYSL continues its mission to provide playing opportunities for young soccer enthusiasts with its winter indoor program.

By Tom Bannister

The Somerville Youth Soccer League (SYSL) has announced two winter soccer programs being offered by Somerville Recreation and SYSL beginning next Saturday, December 13. The program details are as follows:
Indoor Soccer Clinic at the Somerville High School Gymnasium – Sponsored by Somerville Recreation and SHS Girls Varsity Coach Tony Arias.

This clinic is designed specifically to improve a player’s individual skill – ball control, dribbling, passing, and scoring in a fun, learning environment. Saturdays 4:00-5:30 p.m. (U6, U8, & U10 Girls and Boys).

Futsal Pick-up Games at the Somerville High School Gymnasium – Sponsored by Somerville Recreation and Somerville Youth Soccer League (SYSL).

Pick-up games will be organized each Saturday based on age and gender, assuming there is enough of a turnout to charter teams. Volunteer coaches are needed – no prior futsal is required. Somerville Rec and SYSL will review game rules with coaches on the first Saturday. Saturdays 5:30-6:30 PM (U10 Boys); Saturdays 6:30-7:30 PM (U10 & U12 Girls); Saturdays 7:30-8:30 PM (U12 Boys).

These are pick-up games. Players must arrive 15 minutes before their scheduled time so that coaches can organize teams.

Indoor soccer clinic runs December 13 to February 14th. No clinics are scheduled for Dec. 27 or Jan. 3. Cost: $50. Checks can be made out to Somerville Recreation Department. Please contact the Somerville Recreation Department for more information regarding this program.