About VYS Travel

A Lifetime of Soccer

On a daily basis, we strive to identify and develop the best soccer players in Northern Virginia.


Since 1975, Vienna Youth Soccer (VYS) has fostered A LIFETIME OF SOCCER within the greater Northern Virginia area. VYS embraces its passionate community members, welcoming fans, players, parents, and volunteers. With an emphasis on community, wellness, and diversity, our club seeks to ignite a lifetime love and celebration of the beautiful game – SOCCER!


The VYS Travel Program challenges our players to develop as players and leaders while competing at a high level. VYS Travel players should expect experiential learning and a holistic approach led by our professional coaching staff.

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Values

Passion

intense, driving, or overmastering feeling or conviction

Courage

mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty

Competitiveness

inclined, desiring, or suited to compete

Age Group Matrix

Age Group Birth Year
U9* 2016
U10 2015
U11 2014
U12 2013
U13 2012
U14 2011
U15 2010
U16 2009
U17 2008
U18/U19 2007/2006

*Players born in 2017 may tryout for U9.

VYS House Players

School Year vs. Birth Year

The Vienna House Program uses School Year guidelines, which are different from the Birth Year guidelines that our Travel teams use.  This can lead to some confusion when making the transition from House to Travel.  If you have questions about what age group your son or daughter is eligible to play in, please email the Director of House.

Example

  • Players born between 1/1/17 - 12/31/17 are eligible for U9 Travel

Player Performance

Developing healthy athletes who have the tools to succeed is a key part of creating "A Lifetime of Soccer". To ensure the club provides that to all our players, we have partnered with The Jackson Clinics and Explosive Performance.


Through this collaboration, the club aims to identify risk factors for injury and specific targets that will impact athletic performance. Through various assessments, VYS Coaches can evaluate our travel players' physical developments and improvements.


Technical Staff

Kevin James

Technical Director

Steve Lehany

Boys Coaching Director

Michel Vanderhart

Girls Coaching Director

Gwyn Jones

Boys Assistant Coaching Director

U9-U10 Juniors

U11-U12 Competitive

U11-U12 Elite

College Placement & Support

Vincent Koojiman

Girls Assistant Coaching Director

U9-U10 Juniors

U11-U12 Competitive

U11-U12 Elite

Babak Yektafar

Boys Assistant Coaching Director

U13-U19 Competitive

Adam Coolbaugh

Girls Assistant Coaching Director

U13-U19 Competitive

John Ciampa

Boys Assistant Coaching Director

U13-U19 Elite

Sports Performance Director

Dale Blair

Girls Assistant Coaching Director

U13-U19 Elite

Austin Roser

Goalkeeping Director

Contact Us

Please direct any specific questions to your program director:

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