Founded in 1971 and located in North Bellmore, NY, East Meadow Soccer Club competes under governing bodies including Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association. The organization fields competitive rosters across ECNL Boys & Girls divisions. Training sessions and games are held at facilities such as Stan Ruppenthal Soccer Complex, Speno Park, Coleman Country Day Camp, and Cantiague Park.
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE US
Why families choose this club
Dual ECNL status
The club notes it is one of only two ECNL clubs on Long Island with full status, offering both boys and girls programs.
School team flexibility
High school players benefit from scheduling that allows athletes to play for their school teams while remaining with the club.
Showcase recruitment exposure
Teams travel to National Showcases that attract over 1,000 scouts for collegiate recruitment.
Affordable competitive play
The club states it delivers some of the most affordable programs among competitive soccer clubs on Long Island.
Year-round development
Players have access to year-round training, as well as an optional 10-month program for those not competing in school soccer.
Video analysis tech
Home facilities feature advanced video recording and analysis technology to aid player assessment.
PROGRAMS
Programs
The club serves players ages 3.5–22 from Pre-Kindergarten through high school graduation across pathways like USL Y, Goalkeeping training, and travel squads. Winter indoor training sessions are provided at no extra cost to club participants. In addition to a Memorial Day Weekend Tournament, the organization hosts a Summer Tournament recognized as one of NY's largest travel tournaments.
WinterWinter indoor training sessions offered at no extra cost
SummerClub hosts its Summer Tournament, one of NY's largest travel tournaments
Primary training locations: Stan Ruppenthal Soccer Complex, East Meadow SC Clubhouse, Speno Park, Coleman Country Day Camp, Cantiague Park
TUITION
Cost to play
Annual need-based financial aid is offered from limited funds to help offset club fees, though families remain responsible for uniform, coaching, and team fee expenses. Financial aid applications require tax documents and must be submitted by September 15th. Families who receive aid are expected to volunteer approximately 10 hours at a Winter Indoor tournament.
The club features top-licensed coaches with full ECNL experience alongside current college coaches.
Club leadership
Program instruction and Boys ECNL leadership are directed by Ruairi McGuinness, the East Meadow Director of Coaching.
National showcase titles
ECNL development delivered results in 2018 when the U15 team became a National Finalist Runner Up in the Champions League Division and the U16s finished as Winner of the ECNL Showcase Division.
Ruairi McGuinness
East Meadow Director of Coaching
GIRLS ECNL SUCCESS
Girls ECNL Success
The club states that in 2018 its U15 team was a National Finalist Runner Up in the Champions League Division and its U16 team was the Winner of the ECNL Showcase Division.
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