According to the club's website, SUSA FC is Long Island's largest soccer academy, based at 271 Carleton Ave., Central Islip, NY with over 1,600 carded players plus affiliate clubs. Training sessions and matches are held at the SUSA Orlin & Cohen Sports Complex and the SUSA Orlin & Cohen Sports Dome. The organization fields ECNL Boys & Girls teams and maintains what it notes as the largest soccer complex on Long Island.
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE US
Why families choose this club
Dedicated soccer complex
SUSA FC describes its complex as the largest youth soccer complex on Long Island, featuring 5 full-sized turf fields and a new sports dome.
Continuous player pipeline
The club provides a development pipeline extending from Bright Futures (ages 2-8) through Junior Academy (7-8) to Academy Teams (9-18).
Collegiate exposure
Boys and Girls Academy teams compete in ECNL, ECNL Regional League, Pre-ECNL, EDP, and NPL, maintaining a stated pathway to college soccer.
Professional team access
The organization hosts a Women's Professional Soccer League (WPSL) team at its own facility, giving youth players direct exposure to senior soccer.
Academic accountability
The club states players are held accountable for academic achievement alongside athletic improvement, promoting camaraderie and a healthy lifestyle.
Community service culture
Club culture emphasizes service through its Senior Service Scholarship and SUSA Cares involvement, recognizing student volunteer work like food drives and fundraising.
Core club values
Community programming is guided by the SUSA Cares Foundation, centered around club values of Professionalism, Discipline, Holistic, Respect, and Positivity.
PROGRAMS
Programs
SUSA FC offers programs spanning Bright Futures (ages 2-8), Junior Academy (ages 7-8), and Academy Teams (ages 9-18) for both boys and girls. Boys Academy teams compete in ECNL, ECNL Regional League, Pre-ECNL, and EDP, while Girls Academy teams play in ECNL, ECNL Regional League, Pre-ECNL, EDP, and NPL with year-round development, games, and tournaments as a pathway to college soccer. Winter options include winter futsal training and goalkeeping/skills clinics at the sports dome.
WinterWinter futsal training and goalkeeping/skills clinics at the sports dome.
Primary training locations: SUSA Orlin & Cohen Sports Complex, SUSA Orlin & Cohen Sports Dome
TUITION
Cost to play
The camps and clinics FAQ states refunds are not permitted once a camp/clinic starts. The policy notes that credits for future camps may be given at discretion, and no makeup sessions are offered for missed sessions.
According to the site, coaching staff and directors place the highest emphasis on player development, acting as mentors to build skills, game understanding, and values like teamwork, respect, discipline, and sportsmanship.
Executive leadership
Club administration is headed by President Moussa Sy.
Technical directors
Curriculum oversight is led by Boys Technical Director Eddie Hackett and Girls Technical Director J.R Balzarini.
Boys academy leadership
Boys' leadership includes James Kelsh as Director of Ops, SUSA Boys ECNL Director Flavio Ferri, and Boys Jr. Academy Director John Burke.
Girls academy leadership
The girls' program is supported by Girls Jr. Academy Director Deanna Giordano and Girls Goalkeeping Director Mervin Shade.
Moussa Sy
President
Eddie Hackett
Boys Technical Director
J.R Balzarini
Girls Technical Director
James Kelsh
Director of Ops/Boys Academy Director U15-U18
John Burke
Boys Jr. Academy Director
Mervin Shade
Girls Goalkeeping Director
Deanna Giordano
Girls Jr. Academy Director
Flavio Ferri
SUSA Boys ECNL Director
SUSA CARES & SENIOR SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP
SUSA Cares & Senior Service Scholarship
The club highlights its SUSA Cares Foundation, guided by club values of Professionalism, Discipline, Holistic, Respect, and Positivity, and awards a Senior Service Scholarship to graduating players recognized for community service, such as fundraising drives and volunteer work.
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