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Gilbert Youth Soccer Association

Queen Creek, AZ · EIN 860613635 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE N64Z · Recreation & Sports · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.azgysa.com
revenue
$254K
expenses
$455K
net assets
$2.1M
employees
0
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

To provide a way for young individuals to learn the game of soccer.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Gilbert Youth Soccer Association fosters the social and emotional development of young players and families through recreational and travel soccer programs. It provides resources and training for volunteer coaches to ensure player development and safety. The organization operates in Gilbert, Arizona.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Goalie Training
Specialized training sessions for goalkeepers across various age groups.
Recreational Soccer Program
Provides youth soccer opportunities focused on total player development, emphasizing good control on the ball and creative dribbling over winning.
Travel Teams
Offers more competitive soccer opportunities for players who have progressed through the recreational program.
Volunteer Coaches Resource Center
Provides resources, manuals, and continuing education for volunteer coaches, including season planning checklists, player development philosophies, and safety guidelines.
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Youth Baseball and Softball Leagues 5 activities
    • Host recreational soccer seasons for youth
      Runs fall and spring recreational soccer seasons for youth players across multiple age groups (U4 to U19), with the fall season operating from September to November. The program includes structured game formats, such as four 10-minute quarters for U5/U6 and 4v4 games for U4, and serves as Arizona’s largest youth soccer recreational program.
    • Operate youth recreational soccer programs
      Runs a large-scale recreational soccer program for youth across multiple age groups (U4 to U19), with structured seasons in the fall (September to November) and spring, featuring organized games, practices, and coed or gender-separated divisions. The program is hosted at the GYSA Complex located at 4260 S. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert, AZ, near the corner of Greenfield and Germann.
    • Operate youth recreational soccer programs across multiple age groups and seasons
      Runs a large-scale recreational soccer program for youth from U4 (birth year 2022) to U19 (birth year 2007), with separate girls and boys divisions, operating during fall (September to November) and spring seasons. The program includes structured game formats, such as four 10-minute quarters for U5/U6 and 4v4 games for U4, and is hosted at the GYSA Complex located at 4260 S. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert, AZ.
    • Operate youth recreational soccer programs across multiple age groups and seasons
      Runs a recreational soccer program for youth from U4 (birth year 2022) to U19 (birth year 2007), including separate girls and boys divisions, with structured game formats and practice sessions. The Fall season operates from September to November, and games are hosted on Friday nights and Saturdays at the GYSA Complex in Gilbert, AZ.
    • Organize age-specific soccer divisions and teams
      Operates coed and gender-separated soccer divisions for children born between 2007 and 2022, using age-appropriate ball sizes and game formats. Assigns teams by birth year (e.g., 2013, 2010/2011/2012) and provides field time for specific teams such as "Abrams - 2013", "Beckstead - HS Girls", and "Hale - HS Girls".
  • Youth Sports Officiating Training 4 activities
    • Promote safe play and injury prevention
      Distributes safety resources from the "Recognize to Recover" program to coaches, players, parents, and referees to encourage safe play practices and reduce the risk of injuries during youth soccer activities.
    • Support coach development and player safety education
      Provides coaching manuals, the US Youth Soccer Development Model, Age Appropriate Activity Modules, and Skills Building Modules to volunteer coaches to support player development. Also distributes safety resources from the "Recognize to Recover" program to coaches, players, parents, and referees to promote safe play and injury prevention.
    • Support coach development and player-centered coaching practices
      Provides volunteer coaches with coaching manuals, the US Youth Soccer Development Model, Age Appropriate Activity Modules, and Skills Building Modules to support effective, fun, and low-stress player development for both recreational and travel teams.
    • Support coach development and training
      Provides volunteer coaches with resources and structured materials to support effective player development, including coaching manuals, the US Youth Soccer Development Model, Age Appropriate Activity Modules, and Skills Building Modules that offer session plans, coaching points, and player-centered teaching strategies.
  • Youth Soccer and Football Skills Camps 1 activity
    • Deliver age-appropriate player development and technical training
      Supports youth players in learning soccer fundamentals, including technical skills and the laws of the game, through structured sessions and specialized training such as goalie instruction for age groups ranging from 2018–2016 to high school levels.
  • Uncategorized 10 activities
    • Deliver age-appropriate soccer instruction and skill development
      Provides structured soccer sessions tailored to developmental stages, including U4 sessions with 25-minute practices and 4v4 games, and age-specific formats using appropriate ball sizes and game structures (e.g., four 10-minute quarters for U5/U6). Also includes technical training such as goalie-specific coaching for age groups like 2015-HS and 2018-2016.
    • Deliver specialized soccer training and skill development programs
      Provides structured training sessions including goalie-specific coaching for age groups 2015-HS and 2018-2016, along with age-appropriate practice formats such as 25-minute sessions followed by 4v4 games for U4 players. Game quarters for U5/U6 are structured as four 10-minute periods with designated breaks.
    • Maintain and operate soccer fields and complex facilities in Gilbert, AZ
      Operates and maintains a soccer complex at 4260 S. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert, AZ, including multiple fields (e.g., GYSA Complex / A-1 field) used for recreational games and team practices. The facility is located at the corner of Greenfield and Germann Roads and provides scheduled field time for numerous teams across age groups.
    • Operate youth soccer complex and fields
      Manages a soccer complex located at 4260 S. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert, AZ, including multiple fields (e.g., GYSA Complex / A-1 field) used for games and practices. The facility is situated at the corner of Greenfield and Germann Roads and supports organized recreational play across seasons.
    • Promote player safety and injury prevention in youth soccer
      Distributes resources from the "Recognize to Recover" program to coaches, players, parents, and referees to support safe play and reduce the risk of injuries during training and games.
    • Promote player safety and injury prevention through educational resources
      Distributes safety resources from the "Recognize to Recover" program to coaches, players, parents, and referees to encourage safe play and reduce the risk of injuries in youth soccer.
    • Provide field assignments and game scheduling for youth soccer teams
      Allocates field time and schedules games for numerous youth soccer teams across various age groups, including specific teams such as "Abrams - 2013", "Segura - HS Boys", "Beckstead - HS Girls", and "Radford - 2018", at the GYSA Complex fields in Gilbert, AZ.
    • Provide goalie-specific training for youth players
      Offers specialized goalkeeper training sessions for youth players across various age groups, including those born in 2015 through high school and 2018–2016 cohorts.
    • Schedule and manage field usage for youth teams
      Allocates field time for numerous youth soccer teams across various age groups and divisions, including specific team assignments such as "Abrams - 2013", "Segura - HS Boys", "Beckstead - HS Girls", and others, ensuring organized match and practice schedules at the GYSA Complex.
    • Support volunteer coaches with training resources and development models
      Provides coaching manuals, the US Youth Soccer Development Model, Age Appropriate Activity Modules, and Skills Building Modules to help volunteer coaches create player-centered, fun, and developmentally appropriate training environments for recreational and travel teams.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$254K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$370K146%
Investment income$-116K-46%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$455K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$2.10M
Cash$70K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$2.10M
Liquid reserves1.9 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -43.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 3
  • James Riviezzo — President
  • Jun Abad — Director
  • Saralle Pike — Secretary
relationships · 15

who they work with

  • AYSA Partner — Confiscated player cards are sent to AYSA by the referee assignor.
  • Arizona Soccer Association Partner — Encourages coaches to sign up for U.S. Soccer Coaching Courses through ASA.
  • Chandler Unified School District Partner — Provides access to facilities for soccer activities
  • Gilbert Christian Schools Partner — Provides access to facilities for soccer activities
  • Gilbert, Town of Partner — Provides access to municipal facilities for soccer activities
  • Kevin Calbert Partner — Referee assignor for Gilbert Youth Soccer Association
  • Maricopa County Community College District Partner — Provides access to facilities for soccer activities
  • Official Sports Partner — Listed as a resource for referee uniforms and gear.
  • Positive Coaching Alliance Partner — Follows on social media.
  • Queen Creek Unified School District Partner — Provides access to facilities for soccer activities
  • Score Sports Partner — Listed as a resource for referee uniforms and gear.
  • U.S. Soccer Partner — Encourages coaches to take U.S. Soccer Coaching Courses.
  • U.S. Youth Soccer Partner — Utilizes their Skills and Development Manuals, including the Development Model and Age Appropriate Activity Modules.
  • US Youth Soccer Partner — Provides advice for new referees and has a YouTube presence, listed as helpful resources.
  • Watch and Whistle Partner — Listed as a helpful website for soccer referees.