MISSION VALLEY YMCA
Youth Sports (Ages 5-17)

  
   

  Basketball

  Soccer
 
See also:
  Rugby (at Clairemont High School)
  Lacrosse with Adrenaline (at Clairemont High School)
  Flag Football  (at Toby Wells YMCA)
  Karate  (at Toby Wells YMCA)


Our YMCA Youth Sports Program is dedicated to improving children's sports skills while emphasizing fun, sportsmanship, teamwork and the development of self-esteem.


We offer non-competitive sports for children ages
5-12 and competitive sports seasonally for teens ages 13-17. All skill levels are welcome and everybody plays!

Understanding that every child has different skill levels, the referees are dedicated to explaining fouls before announcing them, and they concentrate on teaching methods that relate to each child's needs.

Attention: Skill Assessments are mandatory for all team sports. For details, click here.

       
    One-on-One Sport-Specific Training

Ages 5-17

  
   

This new program has been developed in order to give your young athlete the BEST one-on-one training with our own Youth Sport Specialists.

Dates: Call to set up individual appointments.


At Mission Valley YMCA:
Kate Rosenberg, Youth Sports Director
619-298-3576, Ext. 1214

At Toby Wells YMCA:
Mat Russell, Youth Sports Director
858-496-9622, Ext. 3008


Fees: $30 per hour
       
 
 
You Can Play, But Can You Coach?
     


Hear what one of our youth coaches has to say:

“My first contact with the Mission Valley YMCA was in 1994. I had just moved here
from Chicago, and was looking for a basketball court where I could shoot around
and play pickup games. The location on Friars Road seemed like a great place.


Even while I enjoyed playing regularly and meeting new friends, a banner in the gym
seemed to be calling me. It said ‘You Can Play, But Can You Coach?’ Eventually, my
15 year old son encouraged me to coach a team, and a year later, in 1995, I coached
my first team during the winter Youth Sports season.


That was the beginning of a great partnership between me and the YMCA that
continues today. In addition to youth, I have coached Senior Women’s Basketball the
past 5 years, going to 3 National Senior Olympics.


Then, as it is now, my goal has been to help teach the kids sportsmanship,
teamwork, and the development of self-esteem; each of those qualities also
represent other banners that were hanging in the gym at the time. The amazing part about my time with the YMCA is that it has changed and improved my life more than I could ever have imagined.”

— Brad Morris, Volunteer Coach
 
     
 

 

Coaches Wanted!

We are looking for talented and dedicated people to serve as volunteer coaches in basketball (only at Mission Valley), flag
football (only at Toby Wells), and soccer (both locations).


Mission Valley: Kate Rosenberg

(619) 298-3576, ext. 1214

Toby Wells: Mat Russell

(619) 496-9622, ext. 3008
 
     
   
 
   Basketball
    
     
   
This is a recreational basketball program designed for youngsters to have fun while learning sportsmanship, as well as basketball rules and skills. The league is supported by parent volunteers and YMCA staff. Games are played with age-appropriate equipment. Some age groups may be combined.
   
   
SEASON SEASON DATES REGISTRATION ASSESSMENTS
Summer 2009 July 6 - Sep 12 By Jun 26 to avoid late fee Jun 27 (see schedule below)
First week practice: July 6; First game: July 18; No games on Labor Day holiday
       
Fall 2009 Oct 5 - Dec 12 By Sep 25 to avoid late fee Sep 26 (see schedule below)

First week practice: Oct. 5; First game: Oct. 17

 

ASSESSMENTS - Click here for more information on assessments. Call for makeup day.

DIVISION
Summer
Sat., June 27

Fall

Sat., Sep 26
Boys 7 - 8 / Girls 7 - 9
9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
Boys 9 - 10 / Girls 10 - 11
10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Boys 11 - 12 / Girls 12 - 16
11:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
Coed 5 - 6
12:30 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
Boys 13 - 17
12:30 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
     
FEE:
Member
Participant
Early $78 $98
Late $88 $108
Note: Each child receive a T-shirt at the beginning of of the season and a trophy at the end. Enrollments taken after assessments will be put on a waiting list.
   
                 
 
  Soccer
   
     
   
Your child will learn new soccer skills or improve his or her current level while having fun in this fast-paced, instructional league. Great staff and volunteer help will make this a positive sports experience for your child. Please, no cleats as we play on a turf field. Some age groups may be combined.
   
   
SEASON SEASON DATES REGISTRATION ASSESSMENTS
Summer 2009 July 6 - Sep 12 By Jun 26 to avoid late fee Jun 27 (see schedule below)
First week practice: July 6; First game: July 18; No games on Labor Day holiday
       
Fall 2009 Oct 5 - Dec 12 By Sep 25 to avoid late fee Sep 26 (see schedule below)

First week practice: Oct. 5; First game: Oct. 17

ASSESSMENTS - Click here for more information on assessments. Call for makeup day.

DIVISION
Summer
Sat., June 27

Fall

Sat., Sep 26
Coed 5 - 6
11:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
Coed 7 - 9
12:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m.
Coed 9 - 12
1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
Coed 13 - 17
2:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
     
FEE:
Member
Participant
Early $78 $98
Late $88 $108
Note: Each child receive a T-shirt at the beginning of of the season and a trophy at the end. Enrollments taken after assessments will be put on a waiting list.