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PYSL Winter Train & Play

One day a week. Build skills. Grow confidence. Enjoy the game.

Keep learning and playing soccer this winter with PYSL’s

Train & Play program! Each session combines coached skill development with small-sided games, helping players practice new skills and apply them in game situations.

Designed for busy families—including those with multiple children and athletes participating in other sports—the program offers a one-day-per-week commitment.

What to Expect

Each approximately one-hour session includes:

• Technical training: Develop dribbling, passing, receiving, and ball control.

• Game-related activities: Practice making decisions, finding space, and using skills under pressure.

• Small-sided games: Apply the session’s lessons with coaching and encouragement.

Our winter focus is building the skills and understanding that help players become more confident during games. Coaches will guide players through both training and play, providing instruction and feedback throughout each session.

Schedule & Registration

Anticipated season: December 2026–late February 2027
Holiday schedule: December sessions will be planned around the holidays, with programming resuming in January.
Commitment: One approximately one-hour session per week.

Age groups and available session times will be determined based on registrations in mid-November and coaching availability. Families will register for one weekly session. We will work to coordinate sibling schedules where age groups, space, and staffing allow.

Final dates, location, eligible ages, fees, and registration details will be announced once confirmed.

Building Toward the Future

A youth futsal league is a future goal for PYSL. Train & Play is an opportunity to strengthen the foundation first: technical skills, decision-making, teamwork, and confidence that players can carry into future seasons.

Questions? Contact Lenier Crawford at lcrawford@ci.pataskala.oh.us.

Season Schedule Highlights

Registration Information:

• Registration Opens: November1st, 2026
• Middle School Soccer Association (MSSA) League Registration Ends: December 1st 2026
• Pataskala Youth Soccer Recreation League Registration Ends: February 12th, 2027
  • Players registered after February 12th-February 28th, will be placed on a waitlist and will be added based on space and will be assessed the late registration fee.
• Pataskala Youth Soccer Recreation League Late Registration Ends: March 1st, 2026 (After February 12th we cannot guarantee a spot for your child on a team)

Season Information:

• Practice/Training Begins: Can begin as early as December 12th, 2026, for U12, Middle School (MSSA), and High School (HSSA) (Depending on your players coach)
• Season Length: April 10th-June 5th
• NO Games on the following days:
  • Memorial Day Weekend

Below are key date ranges for the Spring season. Full game times and field assignments will be shared closer to the start of the season. All games are weather permitting.

Recreation Soccer (U4–U12)

• U4 (Thursdays): April 15th – June 2nd

• U5 (Wednesday): April 14th – June 3rd

• U6–U10 (Saturdays): April 11 – June 6

• No games Memorial Day Weekend (May 22nd)

• U12: Games begin in April and conclude by June 5

Primary Location: Foundation Park
(Some U12 games may be played at assigned fields in Gahanna.)

MSSA (Middle School Soccer)

Girls

• Season begins December of 2026 (Practices) and Outdoor March 2027

• Games on Wednesdays and Saturdays

• Home and away format

• Season runs through May 16th

Boys

• Season begins December of 2026 (Practices) and Outdoor March 2027

• Games on Thursdays and Saturdays

• Home and away format

• Season runs through May 16th

Practice Information by Age Group

Practice schedules will be determined once coaches are finalized and teams are formed.

• U4 Division – One practice per week, typically 30–45 minutes, focused on fun and basic movement with the ball.

• U5–U6 Divisions – One practice per week, approximately 45 minutes, emphasizing dribbling, stopping the ball, and simple gameplay concepts.

• U7–U8 Divisions – One practice per week, about 60 minutes, focusing on dribbling, passing, spacing, and understanding field direction.

• U10 Division – One to two practices per week depending on coach availability, with increased focus on teamwork and basic tactics.

• U12 Division – Typically one to two practices per week with emphasis on positioning, decision-making, and game awareness.

Your coach will confirm your specific practice day, time, and field location.

Coach Communication Timeline

• Coaches are expected to begin reaching out to families no later than March 12th with team introductions, practice details, and next steps.

• Full game schedules will be released in mid March, at least two weeks before the season begins.

• All practice and game schedules will be managed through the MOJO app. All new families must download MOJO to receive team communication and updates. Teams codes will be sent by the coaches upon receiving the introduction email.

Uniform Information (U4–U12 Recreation)

Recreation uniforms are required.

Returning players may continue using their current kit if it still fits. New players or those needing a new size should order using the link below:

Shop here: Uniforms

Uniform includes:

• White uniform

• Green uniform

• Jersey numbers are not required

We look forward to another great spring season at Foundation Park!