ASC Vision
 

Abington Soccer Club has been a local leader in player development for over 20 years. We’re proud to provide a competitive, player-centered soccer experience that helps every athlete grow—on and off the field. Through high-level coaching and a values-driven culture, we develop individual skill, build strong teams, and teach life lessons like discipline, teamwork, and perseverance.

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While proudly rooted in the Abingtons, ASC welcomes players from all across Northeast Pennsylvania.

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Our Player-First Approach

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At ASC, we believe the best way to develop great players is by first helping them fall in love with the game—and giving them the tools to express themselves on the field.

We prioritize joy, learning, and long-term growth as the foundation of our program. Too often, youth teams chase early wins, which can lead to burnout, fear of mistakes, and limited development—especially as players transition into the full 11v11 game.

At ASC, winning is a long-term goal—something we aim to achieve by developing technically skilled, confident, and intelligent players who are prepared to succeed when it matters most.

That’s why we emphasize technical development first:

• Dribbling, passing, receiving, and shooting form the foundation of our training curriculum

• As skills improve, we introduce decision-making, spatial awareness, and movement concepts to build complete players

• Our coaches foster a competitive mindset rooted in effort, growth, and accountability
   

We coach with the future in mind—because success at the 11v11 level starts with how we develop players at U9.

 

Our Goals

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• Provide opportunities for as many players as possible to compete at a level aligned with their skills and development.

• Deliver high-quality training led by professional coaches with extensive playing and coaching experience.

• Foster a lifelong love for the game by creating a fun, challenging, and engaging environment.

• Help players build strong technical foundations and grow their soccer IQ from an early age.

• Focus on long-term player development over short-term results—preparing players for the demands of higher-level soccer.

• Promote a positive, team-first culture rooted in sportsmanship, effort, and mutual respect.
   

Commitment and Communication

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ASC operates year-round, with training and competition in the fall, winter, and spring. Training schedules:

• Fall/Spring: 2 practices per week

• Winter: 1–2 indoor sessions per week

We support well-rounded athletes and understand other commitments—but team success requires communication and accountability:

• Games: Notify coaches at least 1 week in advance of an absence

• Tournaments: Notify coaches at least 1 month in advance

• Frequent or last-minute absences may impact playing time

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Coaches and Trainers

Coaching is provided by ASC coaches and trainers who have studied and understand the coaching curriculum: Staff Coaches and Trainers; Former Players; College Players; and Trained Parents. Training is directed by the Director of Coaching (DOC) and the VP of Travel.

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Leagues and Tournaments

ASC teams participate in leagues, tournaments and other competitions according to their abilities and competitiveness.  Placement decisions are made on a team-by-team basis

1. Leagues: Fall and Spring - Lehigh Valley Youth Soccer League (LVYSL); EDP; or other league deemed appropriate for a given team.

2. Tournaments - each team typically participates in a minimum of 1 tournament each in the fall and spring.

3. Other competitions - Challenge Cup and/or State Cup in the Spring, for appropriately competitive teams.

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Cost

For the 2024-25 season, the cost is $1,100, which is inclusive of all training, league, and tournament fees. Please contact aysvptravel@gmail.com for more information.

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ASC Policies

1. Player Movement.  In order to respond to differing development rates as the year progresses, ASC players could have the opportunity to move between training groups and/or teams to optimize each player’s growth. Player movement to a higher level program will cost the difference between the programs at the time of movement.

2. Missed Practices. Players can have the opportunity to make up a missed practice at another team's practice throughout the season. Such situations should be communicated to the coach ASAP. That coach will give the player a recommended practice they are able to attend. 

3. Extra Training. Players that are looking for additional training should communicate with their coach to determine whether additional opportunities may be available.  The Coach and trainer will make the decision on which team training is appropriate for the player on an individual basis, in consultation with and with the approval of the VP of Travel and the coach of the team the player may be invited to practice with. Players who are given the opportunity to attend another team's practice regularly will be charged a prorated rate for these training sessions. 

4. Equipment. Shin guards covered by socks are required for all training and practices.  Cleats are required for outdoor training and games, and indoor soccer shoes or tennis shoes for indoor training  (unless on turf where cleats are permitted). Players need to bring a properly inflated and size soccer ball to training.

5. Playing Time: Travel soccer is competitive, which means that playing time is not equal, but rather is earned.  All rostered players will play in each game, but how long a player stays on the field is at the discretion at the coach and is dependent upon effort and impact.

6. Guest Players: Non-rostered (guest) players may be invited to train and practice with teams throughout the year, at the discretion of the coach, DOC and VP of Travel.  Guest players may also be invited to join teams for tournaments. Guest players are charged a prorated rate for training and for participation in tournaments.