It is mandatory for ALL players to attend their age group evaluation to be eligible for travel soccer.

Important Updates to our Travel Program:

All players entering 4th-8th grade in the fall will have the option to participate in MYSA’s G4-G8 travel program. In other words, every player that attends the G4-G8 travel evaluation will be placed on a travel team. Players entering 4th grade may also choose to opt out from the travel program and participate in our intramural program instead.

The format of the player evaluations will be different from what MYSA has traditionally done in the past. Instead of having the players participate in a variety of drills (e.g. passing, dribbling, shooting) they will be evaluated while playing in a series of small-sided games as recommended by Mass Youth Soccer. The format of the evaluation is predicated on ALL players being in attendance which is why MYSA is holding a single, mandatory evaluation for each age group for the full (Fall + Spring) 2024-2025 season.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the travel evaluation the only evaluation tool? No. Coaches’ evaluations along with practice and game participation are also considered.

How many travel teams are there? There is no limit on the number of G4, G6, and G8 travel teams. The number of teams will depend on how many players register to participate in the travel program.

What level of commitment is required? The travel season consists of 8 Saturday games. Each travel team will have 4 home games and 4 away games within Essex County. There will be 2 weekday practices per week. Please consider the time commitment travel soccer will require, and make sure your child is prepared to make the commitment.

Please direct any questions to your child’s age group coordinator(s) for 2025 – 2026, which will be listed below as available:

G4 Boys – Adam Draves

G4 Girls –

G6 Boys – Brad Papalardo

G6 Girls – Heather Glick and Katie Cole

G8 Boys – Pat Noonan

G8 Girls –