RECREATIONAL PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Run by program founder Sandi Rivera since 1974, YSI@GNV is the largest and fastest-growing youth co-ed recreational soccer program in the area!
Under the umbrella of Gainesville Soccer Alliance, the YSI@GNV program strives to have a positive impact on all of its players, in soccer and beyond!
PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT
As the longest-running, most popular recreational soccer program in north central Florida, YSI@GNV creates a structure in which kids of any soccer experience can participate on a team to learn skills, sportsmanship, teamwork, personal development, play in games and most of all…have FUN! Our hope for each player is they not only grow as a person but also develop a passion for the game that provides him or her with a lifetime of playing, watching and loving soccer.
SEASONS
There are two separate YSI@GNV seasons each year, one in the fall and one in the spring. Each season is approximately 2 months in length. The fall season starts in September, while the spring season begins in April.
We use parent/volunteer coaches in our YSI@GNV program. These coaches will set their own practice times at specified locations around Gainesville. All games will be held at GNV’s Jonesville Soccer Park on weekends (mostly Saturdays).
Often, out-of-town teams who are interested in participating are added to our game schedules.
PRACTICE/GAME DAYS
Practice days, times, and locations will vary for our YSI@GNV teams. We utilize only volunteer coaches, and the practice schedules will be set by them.
Please note the following:
Teams practice twice weekly
Games are played on weekends
U15 and U16 games are occasionally played on Friday evenings
Some weekends include Saturday and Sunday games
COACHES
Our teams are run by volunteer coaches, including parent coaches. Anyone interested in coaching a team should email ysi-rec@gainesvillesoccer.org
2025-2026 PLAYER ELIGIBILITY
Boys and Girls
Divisions are based on birth year:
2022-2020: 6U Teams
2019-2018:
8U Teams
2017-2016:
10U Teams
2015-2014: 12U Teams
2013-2012: 14U Teams
2011-2010: U16 Teams
Playing in YSI@GNV does not require a tryout.
Fall 2025 SCHEDULE
Practice begins the week of August 18
Games:
September 6
September 7
September 13
September 20
September 27
October 4
October 25
November 1
November 8 (make-up)
November 15 (make-up)
COST
Coming soon...
This price includes all training, facility, association, and insurance fees.
Uniforms: Jerseys included.
Parents furnish black shorts/socks for games and shin guards/cleats for all practices and games.
There are no additional fees.
Registration for the Fall 2025 season will open on June 1.
Rivera Classic Tournament Schedule Results
(Spring 2025)
https://playmetricssports.com/g/leagues/1112-1472-749a9891/league_view.html
Championship Games
| Division | Finalist | Finalist | Champion |
|---|---|---|---|
| U8 | Ninjas | Grasshoppers | Ninjas |
| U10A | St. Pat's Panthers | Cobra Kai United | St. Pat's Panthers |
| U10B | Strikers | Saints | Strikers |
| U12 | Zekrom | Chaos | Zekrom |
| U16A | Bucking Burritos | Titans | Titans |
| U16B | Vipers | Spartans | Spartans |
For more information contact:
ysi-rec@sportinggainesville.com
Director: Sandi Rivera: 352-538-1842
Assistant Director: Dustin Baker: dustin.baker@sportinggainesville.com
WHERE
Sporting Gainesville Sport Academy
Jonesville Soccer Complex
14100 NW 32nd Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32606
2021 Administrator of the Year, Sandi Rivera
In recognition of a decade of service to the Gainesville soccer community, Sandi was nominated and chosen as the 2021 Administrator of the Year by the Florida Youth Soccer Association.
Long time Sponsor
We thank Ray Walsh and North Central Florida Air Conditioning for their long-time support of the recreational program.
Testimonials
With over 45 years of kids playing soccer with YSI, there are an abundance of happy memories. There are now grandparents visiting the same root organization to watch their grandkids play the same game they did growing up.
