What ages and program levels does Westchester Surf offer?Competitive soccer is offered for boys from U9 through U17 with premier-style teams, multiple weekly trainings, and league and tournament play. The Technical Development Program serves boys and girls ages 5 to 10 with technical blocks, small-sided games, and performance monitoring. Older competitive players can also pursue Surf Select regional and national identification opportunities through the Surf Nation network.
About
Westchester Surf Soccer Club is a Surf Nation affiliate serving Lower Westchester, New York, with more than a decade in the area and upward of 150 players in the program. The club ties local training and competition into Surf Nation’s player-development pathway, including access to Surf Select identification events that draw talent from across the affiliate network.
What the club offers
The competitive program fields boys from U9 through U17 in a high-performance environment: licensed staff, a structured curriculum, and premier teams that aim for the top flights of their leagues, plus league and tournament schedules that keep the level high through the year. Training typically runs two or three sessions per week with a mix of individual and team work, and the pathway emphasizes college and professional exposure through elite events where rosters earn it.
For younger players, the Technical Development Program welcomes boys and girls ages 5 to 10. Sessions balance about sixty percent training and forty percent play, using small-sided games, ball-control and first-touch work, dribbling and 1v1 ideas, passing and receiving, finishing, and speed and reaction drills. Staff hold USSF licenses, and the club tracks performance over time so families can see skill growth alongside enjoyment.
Across age groups, the club folds in technology-supported training—including virtual-reality work—alongside conventional field sessions as part of its development model. Surf Select remains the national identification arm: standout players can be invited to regional and national Surf Select camps and related domestic and international opportunities.
Where teams train and compete
The club anchors itself in Lower Westchester, with Ardsley called out as a home base and the broader Ardsley and Yonkers area used for training and local play. Away games and events follow league and tournament assignments each season.
Tryouts and registration
Competitive tryouts for the 2026–27 season were scheduled for March 15–16, 2026. Families register interest through the club’s Wufoo tryout form for competitive evaluations. Because dates and age-group details can change year to year, confirm the current window and any check-in instructions with the club before traveling.
Mission, philosophy, and coaching approach
The organization’s mission is to deliver standout experiences and opportunities for youth players through club programming, events, and facilities. Day-to-day training stresses technical mastery, tactical intelligence, work under pressure, and an attacking, possession-minded style. Coaching leadership includes USSF- and UEFA-licensed directors and coaches, including professionals with college, pro, and youth competitive backgrounds, aligned with Surf Nation methodology.
Fees and practical planning
Tryout fees, season tuition, uniforms, and travel costs are not broken out next to the tryout and program descriptions families see first. Ask the registrar for the current fee sheet, payment timing, and what is included before accepting a roster spot.
How to reach the club
Call +1 (914) 639-6963 or email info@westchestersurf.com for program questions, tryout logistics, and technical development enrollment. Instagram updates appear at @westchestersurf.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Westchester Surf train or play?The club is based in Lower Westchester, New York, with Ardsley highlighted as the home area and training and local play tied to the Ardsley and Yonkers corridor. Travel for league and showcase events depends on each season’s assignments.
When are tryouts and how do families register?For the 2026–27 season, tryouts were announced for March 15–16, 2026. Families complete the club’s online Wufoo registration form for competitive tryouts to sign up. Confirm the latest schedule, age-group times, and any venue notes with the club each year because dates can move.
What is the club’s mission, philosophy, or coaching approach?The mission focuses on creating strong experiences and opportunities for youth players through club programs, events, and facilities. Training follows a player-first, game-realistic model: sharp technique, quick decisions under pressure, and an attacking possession style. Coaches carry USSF and UEFA licenses and blend Surf Nation methodology with professional youth coaching experience.
How can families contact Westchester Surf or get updates?Call +1 (914) 639-6963 or email info@westchestersurf.com. Follow @westchestersurf on Instagram for announcements. Use the Wufoo tryout form when registering for competitive evaluations.
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