Kansas Youth Soccer Association

What Kansas Youth Soccer Association does

Kansas Youth Soccer Association (KSYSA), legally Kansas State Youth Soccer Association, Inc., is a 501(c)-style non-profit state association officially recognized in 1981 by the US Soccer Federation and US Youth Soccer to govern organized youth soccer across Kansas. From its headquarters at the Garmin Olathe Soccer Complex in Olathe since January 2019, the organization serves a member base exceeding 26,000 registered youth players, 1,600 active coaches, and 1,600 referees, organized through a network of more than 30 affiliate member leagues and clubs statewide. Its core service lines span sanctioned state tournaments (Kansas State Cup, Presidents Cup, Jr. State Cup), the Olympic Development Program (ODP) pipeline, the Coaching Education Program aligned to the US Soccer licensing pathway, the Kansas Referee Program, TOPSoccer for athletes with disabilities, and Soccer Across America for underserved communities.

Operationally, KSYSA runs on a third-party technology stack rather than proprietary infrastructure: SportsEngine powers its public website and member-facing platform, GotSport handles player/coach/referee registration and roster management, the US Soccer Learning Center delivers coaching education, the Tournament Center processes sanctioning and travel permits, Soccer Profile powers the new KSYSA Coaches Hub platform, and Players Health administers secondary insurance coverage and digital claims processing since September 2021. Member-facing innovation centers on the October 2024 KSYSA Coaches Hub, providing age-appropriate session plans, e-Learning modules, interactive webinars, and a coach community forum.

KSYSA generates revenue through low-dollar, high-volume transactions rather than enterprise sales: annual player registration fees ranging from $0 (TOPSoccer) to $14.25 (competitive), coach/manager registrations at $5 per season, tournament team entry fees of $875–$1,045, an online E-Travel permit fee of $20, At Large player registration of $100, independent team registration of $150–$425, and bi-annual background check fees of $20. Customer relationships are distributed across recreational (about 40% of registered players per 2018-2019 data), competitive, coach, and referee segments, with a horizontal segmentation approach via the 30+ affiliate club channel plus direct registration for independent players.

Name

Kansas Youth Soccer Association

Legal name

Kansas State Youth Soccer Association, Inc.

Website

https://kansasyouthsoccer.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kansas Youth Soccer Association is a non-profit state association, recognized in 1981 by US Youth Soccer, that governs youth soccer across Kansas for 26,000+ players, 1,600+ coaches, and 1,600+ referees through 30+ affiliate member clubs, delivering sanctioned tournaments, ODP, coaching education, and referee programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Sports Association Services

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Spectator Sports (71121), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

National Governing Bodies (NGBs) (MPAKAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF), Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional) (MPAKACAD), Amateur & Grassroots Sport Associations (Community/Youth Governing Orgs) (MPAKAFAF), Youth & Amateur Sports Tournaments (MPAGAMAF)

Keywords

• Youth soccer programs
• Soccer tournament hosting
• Coaching education licensing
• Referee certification training
• Player registration services

Headquarters

HQ city

Olathe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Player Registration Fees: Annual registration fees collected from youth players at various levels (competitive, recreational, secondary, futsal, TOPSoccer)
2. Coach/Staff Registration Fees: Annual registration fees for competitive and recreational coaches, team managers
3. Tournament Registration Fees: Fees for State Cup, Presidents Cup, and Jr. State Cup tournaments ranging from $875 to $1,045 per team
4. Travel Permit Fees: Online E-Travel permit fee of $20 for out-of-state tournament participation
5. Secondary Insurance Administration: KSYSA partners with Players Health as official insurance program administrator since September 2021, providing secondary insurance coverage for registered players
6. Background Check Processing: Background checks cost $20 bi-annually for coaches, staff, referees, and team managers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kansas Youth Soccer Association (KSYSA) is a state-level non-profit organization that governs and delivers youth soccer across Kansas. It organizes competitive state tournaments (State Cup, Presidents Cup, Jr. State Cup), runs the Olympic Development Program for elite talent identification, and operates coaching education, referee certification, recreational and competitive leagues, and inclusive programs (TOPSoccer, Soccer Across America). It serves over 26,000 youth players, 1,600 coaches, and 1,600 referees through a network of 30+ affiliate member clubs, generating revenue through registration fees, tournament entry fees, travel permits, background checks, and insurance administration.

Product overview

Kansas Youth Soccer Association (KSYSA) operates as a state association for US Youth Soccer, offering a comprehensive portfolio of youth soccer programs and services. The organization functions as a platform providing competitive tournaments (State Cup, Presidents Cup, Jr. State Cup), player development programs (ODP, TOPSoccer, Soccer Across America), and educational services (Coaching Education, Referee Program). Key products include the KSYSA Coaches Hub online platform for coach development, recreational and competitive league structures, and insurance/administrative services. The organization also supports member clubs through sanctioning, registration management via GotSport, and tournament coordination.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kansas State Cup
• Kansas Presidents Cup
• Kansas Jr. State Cup
• Olympic Development Program (Kansas ODP)
• Coaching Education Program
• Referee Program
• TOPSoccer
• Soccer Across America
• Recreational Soccer
• Indoor Soccer (Futsal)
• KSYSA Coaches Hub
• National League (Midwest Conference)
• Secondary Insurance Program
• Youth Soccer Month

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kansas City CurrentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 July 2026NWSL team Kansas City Current launched no-cost youth soccer league in Northeast Kansas City with support from KSYSA. League provided free uniforms, shin guards, and Nike cleats to approximately 120 children aged 8-10 across eight teams. Presented by CVS Health with support from U.S. Soccer.
• Challenger SportscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 July 2025Partnership to expand camp and player development opportunities across Kansas, focusing on areas lacking resources. Challenger coaches will enhance soccer experience while identifying talent for KSYSA/US Youth Soccer ODP. New player development opportunities slated for Winter 2025/2026. Alan Jones, COO of Challenger Sports, noted mission to grow meaningful player development opportunities in underserved areas.
• Soccer ProfilecoreTechnology or Integration · 15 October 2024Launch of KSYSA Coaches Hub - an innovative platform providing coaches with exclusive resources including age-appropriate session plans, e-Learning modules, interactive webinars, and community forum. Soccer Profile provides cutting-edge software for player and coach development, and club accreditation. Founded in 2017, operating in multiple countries.
• Sporting WichitacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 November 2023Joint TOPSoccer program bringing soccer to children with diverse abilities in Wichita. KSYSA provides training, guidance, and resources while Sporting Wichita implements the program with adaptive gear and trained buddies. Sporting Wichita is the inaugural KSYSA TOPSoccer Program in Wichita.
• Baker UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 December 2022Educational partnership offering degree programs for coaches, players, administrators, parents, and referees. Kansas Youth Soccer members receive 20% tuition discount. Baker offers Bachelor of Business Administration (Sport Management, Marketing, Organizational Leadership, HR), MBA programs, and MS in Sport Management. 100% online format with coaching licensure embedded in curriculum.
• Players HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2021Official insurance program administrator for Kansas Youth Soccer since September 2021. Provides secondary insurance coverage for US Youth Soccer registered players at sanctioned leagues and events. All claims processed digitally through Players Health platform. Covers Player Accident insurance and General Liability Insurance.
• Garmin Olathe Soccer ComplexminorOthersState association office located at Garmin Olathe Soccer Complex since January 2019, on Northwest side of main building next to field #1
• Sunflower Soccer AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTOPSoccer program provider in Topeka, Kansas for athletes with disabilities
• Sporting Kaw ValleyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTOPSoccer program provider in Lawrence, Kansas for athletes with disabilities
• Toca FCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTOPSoccer program provider in Olathe, Kansas for athletes with disabilities
• Sporting Blue ValleyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTEAMSoccer program provider in Overland Park, Kansas for athletes with disabilities

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• US Club Soccer: Alternative national youth soccer sanctioning body competing with US Youth Soccer for club affiliations and tournament pathways; directly impacts KSYSA member clubs' choice of affiliation.
• Illinois Youth Soccer Association: Neighboring US Youth Soccer state association with comparable Midwest soccer market dynamics and Cross-Border Agreement member; operates the same product portfolio (State Cup, ODP, Coaches education).
• Texas Youth Soccer Association: Major US Youth Soccer state association with a substantially larger scale than KSYSA but identical structure, products, and sanctioning model; useful benchmark for growth and program scope.
• Ohio Youth Soccer Association: Mid-sized US Youth Soccer state association in a comparable Rust Belt state; direct functional peer in running ODP, State Cup, Presidents Cup, and member club network.
• American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO): Largest direct competitor to US Youth Soccer state associations; runs parallel youth soccer programs nationwide with its own region/section structure, volunteer model, and player development philosophy.
• Cal South Youth Soccer Association: Largest US Youth Soccer state association by player count serving Southern California; structurally identical to KSYSA as a sanctioned state affiliate running tournaments, ODP, coaching education, and referee programs.

Emerging players

• Elite Clubs National League (ECNL): Premier competitive youth soccer league in the U.S. targeting elite travel teams; competes with KSYSA/USYS National League pathway for top-tier Kansas clubs and players seeking college exposure.

Others

• Players Health: Official insurance program administrator for Kansas Youth Soccer since September 2021; comparable to similar B2B sports insurance/safety platforms (e.g., SportsEngine Play) serving youth sports associations as a vendor partner rather than a competitor.

Broad incumbents

• US Youth Soccer: National governing body under US Soccer Federation of which KSYSA is a state-level member association; provides national tournament pathways (National Championships, Presidents Cup, National League) that KSYSA leverages and qualifies teams into.
• US Soccer Federation: National governing body of soccer in the United States; KSYSA is a member through US Youth Soccer, and USSF sets licensing, coach education, referee, and SafeSport standards that KSYSA administers at the state level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/KSYouthSoccer
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/KansasYouthSoccer
• Facebookfacebook.com/KansasYouthSoccer
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ksyouthsoccer
• Instagraminstagram.com/ksyouthsoccer

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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