About Us

	Information About Twin City Soccer

Twin City Youth Soccer Association (TCYSA) was chartered in 1988 as a 501c(3) non-profit organization, after the Association had been organized several years earlier. Its purpose at the time of the charter was “to develop, promote and advance youth soccer in the Winston-Salem metropolitan area. Further, the purpose shall be to allow the dedicated soccer player to develop to his/her highest potential.” In 1988, there were four age groups represented on the charter.

Currently, there are over 1,400 boys and girls who are involved in TCYSA, encompassing nine age groups. The Association has a full time Director of Coaching whose main responsibilities are the training and development of the coaches and players. We have a coaching staff that includes over 130 paid professional and volunteer coaches. In addition, a voluntary executive board of directors manages the operations of the association.

TCYSA is comprised of two recreation level programs - the Twins Development Program and the Twins Juniors Program, and three Select divisions - Challenge, Academy, and Classic . The Twins Juniors Program includes ages U6-U10 and focuses on a one a week program on skills. The Twins Development Program, a non-tryout program for ages 5- 11, is a traditional recreation program held each fall and spring with registration in February for the spring and August for the fall program. Tryouts are held each May and early June for the Challenge, Academy, and Classic divisions with registration beginning in April. The Challenge division includes ages U9 - U18, Academy include U9-U10, and Classic includes U11-U18. Click here for a comparison of all of TCYSA's programs.

TCYSA is widely considered by many to be one of the best run youth soccer organizations in the state of North Carolina. We are not the biggest, but we emphasize quality and integrity throughout the organization. As a direct result of our reputation and our growing successes, TCYSA is experiencing strong growth, and is attracting players from communities outside the greater Winston-Salem area. Our Twins Development program for young players, ages 5- 11, recently TRIPLED in size in just a 6-month period. TCYSA has seen almost a 100% growth in the Classic and Challenge divisions since 2004. In 2007, there are almost 80 teams in Classic and Challenge.