Operating as a not-for-profit (501c3) organizationserving Western New York, RNY FC Youth is based at 1520 John Street, West Henrietta, NY. The club fields competitive teams within MLS NEXT and the Girls Academy. Club administrators can be reached directly by phone at 585-200-5609, by email at support@rnyfc-youth.com, or through official profiles on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE US
Why families choose this club
Elite national competition
Development Academy teams compete with MLS and non-MLS academies and attend the annual US Soccer DA Showcase events, according to the club.
College showcase exposure
The club states that pre-college players (ages 15-17) receive exposure at College Showcase events.
Licensed vetted coaches
Coaches are required to complete NYS risk management and background checks while holding or pursuing USSF coaching licenses that match their coaching tier.
Zero revenue model
The organization maintains that player tuition covers actual costs to run the program with net zero revenue each year, and financial assistance is available for families with demonstrated need.
PROGRAMS
Programs
RNY FC Youth structures play across defined development stages, starting with Zone 1 (ages 7-12) to focus on fundamental skills and enjoyment primarily in Western New York, and Zone 2 (ages 13-18) for advanced tactical, technical, physical, and psycho-social development in regional and national competition. For committed athletes, the Development Academy (ages 14-19) utilizes US Soccer periodization practices and takes part in DA Showcase tournaments. The club also rosters Boys MLS Next Academy, Girls Academy, Boys and Girls Premier, Boys Soccer League, and Girls Believe! League squads, alongside seasonal camps, clinics, mini leagues, tournaments, and field hockey.
TUITION
Cost to play
The club operates on a policy where all player tuitions cover actual costs to run the program, maintaining net zero revenue each year. To support broader access, financial assistance is available for families with demonstrated need. Program documentation indicates that full-time MLS NEXT Academy tuition for U13 and U14 players has been listed at $5,000, with no tuition increases across a three-year period.
The club describes a professional coaching and operations staff hired for technical and administrative expertise who must complete NYS risk management and background checks.
Licensed periodized training
Club coaches hold or pursue the USSF coaching license commensurate with their age group and level, and Development Academy sessions adhere to US Soccer best practices for periodization.
Experienced director leadership
On-field leadership includes Director of Coaching Jaime Phillips, who incorporates European training methodologies across player development and camp curriculum.
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