About
Naperville Youth Soccer is a recreational soccer program where participants play soccer and spend time learning and developing soccer skills. The program is part of Naperville Youth Soccer, a long-standing Naperville Park District tradition. The program follows a mission that emphasizes fun and learning, prioritizes each child’s opportunity to be part of a team, learn new skills, socialize, be active, and reinforces the importance of sportsmanship.
• Ages: 4–12 years old
• Price: An NYS Reversible Game Jersey is required and can be purchased at the Fort Hill Activity Center for $18 (not included in registration fee).
The program includes age divisions such as Young 4s, which is offered in spring only as an age-based program for participants who turn 4 between September 2 and April 1. Pre-K and Kindergarten divisions are offered in both fall and spring as age-based programs, and 1st–6th grade divisions are offered in both fall and spring as grade-based programs. Within Naperville Youth Soccer, only individual registration is allowed, while team registration is allowed starting at the 1st grade level within the Naperville Premier Soccer League.
Participants in Naperville Youth Soccer enjoy play and equal opportunities for participation and gain a better knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of the game. The program states that participants learn good sportsmanship, teamwork, responsibility, and discipline, feel a sense of accomplishment and self-esteem, and enhance social skills and enjoy the camaraderie of playing on a team.
Coaches in the program are volunteers, and at least one Head Coach volunteer is required per team. Volunteer coaches receive priority registration for the following outdoor soccer season. Coaches are provided with an equipment bag prior to the start of the season that includes two age-appropriate soccer balls, cones, and a first aid kit. The Head Coach must be secured and the minimum number of registrants met for a team to continue within the season. Team size is capped, with maximum player limits per team of 10 players for Young 4s through 1st grade, 14 players for 2nd through 3rd grade, and 16 players for 4th through 6th grade.
Players are encouraged to wear athletic attire, shin guards, and athletic shoes or rubber cleats, and to have an age-appropriate soccer ball and a water bottle. An NYS Reversible Game Jersey is required and can be purchased for $18, and this jersey cost is not included in the registration fee.
Naperville Youth Soccer is described in the ParkTalk Podcast episode “Naperville Youth Soccer: 50 Years of Recreation Soccer,” highlighting its long history as a recreation soccer program. The program’s leadership includes Stephanie Ainslie, Soccer Program Manager, and Brittany Potts, Academy and Young 4s Coordinator. Stephanie earned her Bachelor of Science in Recreation Administration with a Recreation Management and Athletic Coaching sequence from Illinois State University, and Brittany earned her Bachelor’s degree in Sport Management from Loras College.
Last updated May 27, 2026.
• Ages: 4–12 years old
• Price: An NYS Reversible Game Jersey is required and can be purchased at the Fort Hill Activity Center for $18 (not included in registration fee).
The program includes age divisions such as Young 4s, which is offered in spring only as an age-based program for participants who turn 4 between September 2 and April 1. Pre-K and Kindergarten divisions are offered in both fall and spring as age-based programs, and 1st–6th grade divisions are offered in both fall and spring as grade-based programs. Within Naperville Youth Soccer, only individual registration is allowed, while team registration is allowed starting at the 1st grade level within the Naperville Premier Soccer League.
Participants in Naperville Youth Soccer enjoy play and equal opportunities for participation and gain a better knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of the game. The program states that participants learn good sportsmanship, teamwork, responsibility, and discipline, feel a sense of accomplishment and self-esteem, and enhance social skills and enjoy the camaraderie of playing on a team.
Coaches in the program are volunteers, and at least one Head Coach volunteer is required per team. Volunteer coaches receive priority registration for the following outdoor soccer season. Coaches are provided with an equipment bag prior to the start of the season that includes two age-appropriate soccer balls, cones, and a first aid kit. The Head Coach must be secured and the minimum number of registrants met for a team to continue within the season. Team size is capped, with maximum player limits per team of 10 players for Young 4s through 1st grade, 14 players for 2nd through 3rd grade, and 16 players for 4th through 6th grade.
Players are encouraged to wear athletic attire, shin guards, and athletic shoes or rubber cleats, and to have an age-appropriate soccer ball and a water bottle. An NYS Reversible Game Jersey is required and can be purchased for $18, and this jersey cost is not included in the registration fee.
Naperville Youth Soccer is described in the ParkTalk Podcast episode “Naperville Youth Soccer: 50 Years of Recreation Soccer,” highlighting its long history as a recreation soccer program. The program’s leadership includes Stephanie Ainslie, Soccer Program Manager, and Brittany Potts, Academy and Young 4s Coordinator. Stephanie earned her Bachelor of Science in Recreation Administration with a Recreation Management and Athletic Coaching sequence from Illinois State University, and Brittany earned her Bachelor’s degree in Sport Management from Loras College.
Last updated May 27, 2026.
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