North Carolina Youth Soccer

What North Carolina Youth Soccer does

North Carolina Youth Soccer Association Inc (NCYSA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1976 that serves as the official state governing body for youth soccer in North Carolina, affiliated with US Youth Soccer (USYS) and through it to USSF, FIFA, and IFAB. The organization is headquartered in Greensboro, NC, with 11-50 employees, and is currently led by Interim Executive Director Billy Furjanic. NCYSA operates a statewide membership network spanning recreation, academy, and select-level players aged U8 through U19, plus coaches, referees, and member clubs and leagues. It also administers the Olympic Development Program (ODP), TOPSoccer for players with disabilities, and the State Cup and USYS National Cup qualifiers.

NCYSA's core products and programs include sanctioned tournaments, the Recreation, Classic, Classic+, Challenge, Youth Academy, ODP, and TOPSoccer programs, coaching education and certification, referee certification and development, risk management and insurance services, and the State Cup competition. The organization's digital infrastructure is built entirely on third-party platforms: the website runs on SportsEngine's Sports Relationship Management (SRM) software, tournament registration is handled through SINC Sports, club and member management has been transitioned to Playmetrics, and video and engagement tools come from Veo and MOJO. No proprietary technology, API, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: recurring annual membership and player/club/coach/referee registration fees, transaction-based tournament entry fees ranging from $300 to $1,895 depending on event type, and professional services revenue from coaching education courses. NCYSA markets through its website, social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), email, and a network of sponsors and partners including Publix (flagship), United Soccer Coaches, Simax Sports, Global Events, Veo, Soccer Resilience, Wilson Trophy, and MOJO. The 50th anniversary (2025-2026) has been marked with a dedicated media tour and brand campaign.

Name

North Carolina Youth Soccer

Legal name

North Carolina Youth Soccer Association Inc

Website

https://ncsoccer.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

North Carolina Youth Soccer Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 1976 that serves as the official US Youth Soccer state governing body, administering sanctioned tournaments, recreation-to-elite player development programs, coaching and referee certification, and risk management services across North Carolina.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Sports Governance

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional) (MPAKACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Amateur & Grassroots Sport Associations (Community/Youth Governing Orgs) (MPAKAFAF), Athletics Fundraising, Sponsorships & NIL Support (EDALAIAN)

Keywords

• Youth soccer governance
• Soccer tournament sanctioning
• Coaching education programs
• Referee certification services
• Youth athletic development

Headquarters

HQ city

Greensboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership and Registration Fees: Annual membership fees and player registration fees collected from member clubs, leagues, coaches, referees, and players across North Carolina.
2. Tournament Entry Fees: Fees collected from teams participating in NCYSA-sanctioned tournaments. Entry fees range from $300 to $1,895 depending on tournament type, age group, and showcase level.
3. Coaching Education: Revenue from coaching education courses and certifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

North Carolina Youth Soccer Association (NCYSA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit state governing body for youth soccer in North Carolina, founded in 1976 and affiliated with US Youth Soccer. It sanctions competitions, operates Recreation, Classic, Challenge, Youth Academy, Olympic Development Program (ODP), and TOPSoccer programs, and provides coaching education, referee certification, and risk management services to member clubs, leagues, players, coaches, and referees across the state.

Product overview

North Carolina Youth Soccer (NCYSA) is the state governing body for youth soccer, affiliated with US Youth Soccer. The organization operates as a membership-based association rather than a traditional software company. Its core offerings include: (1) The NCYSA website powered by SportsEngine SRM for member services and tournament management; (2) Sanctioned tournament programs across North Carolina with online registration via SINC Sports; (3) Competitive and recreational soccer programs including Recreation, Classic, Challenge, ODP, Youth Academy, and TOPSoccer (for athletes with disabilities); (4) Coaching education and certification; (5) Risk management and insurance services for member clubs. The organization does not offer a public API, AI/ML features, or formal product integrations with third-party tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Classic Program: Competitive youth soccer program under NCYSA
• Challenge Program
• Youth Academy
• Olympic Development Program (ODP)
• TOPSoccer

Products and services

• Recreation Soccer Program
• Classic Soccer Program
• Challenge League
• Youth Academy Program
• Olympic Development Program (ODP)
• TOPSoccer Program
• Coaching Education
• Referee Certification
• Tournament Sanctioning
• Insurance and Risk Management

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• PublixflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPublix is a major sponsor of youth soccer programs in North Carolina, providing promotional support and visibility for NCYSA events. The partnership includes sponsorship of youth soccer programming and cross-promotion opportunities.
• US Youth Soccer (USYS)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCYSA is the official state affiliate of US Youth Soccer, the national governing body for youth soccer. This partnership provides access to national cup competitions, ODP programs, coaching resources, and organizational standards.
• SportsEnginecoreTechnology or IntegrationSportsEngine provides the website platform and Sports Relationship Management (SRM) software powering NCYSA's digital presence, member services, and tournament registration.
• United Soccer CoachesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational coaching organization providing resources and recognition for coaches. Listed as a partner/sponsor on NCYSA website.
• Global EventsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent management company listed as a sponsor supporting NCYSA tournaments and events.
• Simax SportsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports equipment and apparel company listed as a sponsor for youth soccer events.
• Soccer ResilienceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMental health and wellness organization for soccer, listed as a sponsor supporting player well-being.
• Wilson TrophyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTrophy and award provider for tournaments, listed as a sponsor for youth soccer events.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• ECNL (Elite Clubs National League): National elite girls' (and now boys') youth soccer league attracting top clubs out of USYS sanctioning. A direct competitive threat to NCYSA's select and showcase tournament economics at the elite U14-U19 level.
• AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization): National youth soccer organization running recreational and competitive programs across the U.S. Overlaps directly with NCYSA's Recreation and Classic programs as a competing membership-based youth soccer model.
• US Club Soccer: National youth soccer organization operating outside the USYS sanctioning chain. Competes for elite competitive clubs and tournaments, representing the primary alternative pathway for higher-end players in NCYSA's geography.

Direct peers

• US Youth Soccer (USYS): National governing body and parent affiliate of NCYSA. Directly comparable as the umbrella organization connecting all U.S. state youth soccer associations and governing national cup competitions, ODP pathways, and coaching education.
• Florida Youth Soccer Association: USYS state affiliate governing youth soccer in Florida. Runs nearly identical programming (recreation, competitive, ODP, coaching education, tournaments), serving as a close peer for state-association operations comparison.
• Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association: USYS state affiliate for Eastern New York operating sanctioned leagues, State Cup, ODP, and coaching education. A structurally identical peer association with similar member-club and tournament-based revenue model.
• Cal South Youth Soccer: State youth soccer association covering Southern California. Operates the same model of sanctioned leagues, tournaments, ODP, and coaching education under USYS, making it one of the most direct functional parallels to NCYSA.

Regional players

• North Carolina FC Youth: Club-level competitive youth soccer organization based in Raleigh, NC (e.g., NCFCY Capital City Classic tournament). Operates within North Carolina as a member club of NCYSA but competes for higher-tier players and showcases.

Others

• Pop Warner Little Scholars: National youth sports governing body (youth football and cheer). Comparable as a peer 501(c)(3) youth sports governing structure with similar membership, insurance, and tournament-based operations but in a different sport.
• Little League Baseball: National youth sports governing body operating chartered community leagues. Comparable organizational structure (state/district affiliates, charter fees, tournaments, insurance) for benchmarking non-profit youth sports governance models.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/NCYouthSoccer
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/israeli-professional-football-leagues
• Instagraminstagram.com/nc_youthsoccer
• Xx.com/ncyouthsoccer

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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