About the Elk Grove Youth Soccer League
The Elk Grove Youth Soccer League (EGYSL) was incorporated in 1983 with a handful of players and teams. Today, the League has grown to over 5,500 registered youth soccer players and 415 teams. EGYSL's territory of play encompasses South to the Sacramento/San Joaquin county line, to the North of Gerber Road, and Northeast on the Sacramento/El Dorado County Line, and to the West bordered by Interstate 5.
The organization oversees 12 separate affiliated local clubs that offer Recreation, Select, and Competitive programs. In 2008, EGYSL added Top Soccer, a soccer program designed for players ages 5-18 with physical and/or mental disabilities who would like to play soccer, including those with physical supports and wheelchairs.
EGYSL has a cadre of 400 paid licensed soccer referees, who are responsible for officiating over 200 games in Elk Grove each week during the soccer season. EGYSL maintains a strong working relationship with all elementary, middle, and high schools in Elk Grove as well as the Cosumnes Service District, Northgate Park District, and City and County officials responsible for soccer fields within the League boundaries.
The organization is governed by a 23 member Board of Directors.
EGYSL Mission Statement
To be recognized as the best soccer league in the country in terms of its players, its coaches, its referees, its fans, its leadership, and its community. We will invest in the quality of our children’s memorable experiences by creating a soccer environment that enhances fun, camaraderie, knowledge of the game, and affords the opportunity for each child to improve his/her skills at the highest level possible based upon the player’s commitment and desire.
Core Values
To make decisions as a League based on the best interest of the players.
To create a cohesive inclusive League environment.
To deliver quality education for all coaches.
To clearly and effectively communicate to all League constituents.
To promote the growth, as well as the development of the game of soccer in the community.
Goals
Build the Membership – We will seek to expand youth soccer in Elk Grove to share the sport with as many people as possible so that all children in the area have an opportunity to experience the sport.
Promote the Sport – We are proud of our sport and the joy, camaraderie, and memorable experiences shared by everyone involved, and we will communicate this with the community at large.
Achieve Competitive Success – We will seek to create a tradition of competitive success. When our elite athletes are successful in fulfilling their dream to play soccer in high school or college, or even professionally, our youth players benefit from the inspiration these athletes give to them.
