HVYSL Premier program

2025 - 2026 Tryouts Registration

The Hudson Valley Youth Soccer League (HVYSL) Premier Program provides supplemental training in preparation for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 Premier League play that is focused on professional level training and competitive events in a developmental environment. HVYSL Premier is supplemental to what players are doing at their HVYSL clubs. Therefore, it enhances the training that the players receive at their clubs. Players will be introduced to the Premier coaching methodology that is designed to bring their game to a higher level.

The Premier Program begins at U11 thru U18. U10 players will be considered for U11 teams during the evaluation process. U11 thru U14 teams play in the Fall 2025 season AND the Spring 2026 season. U15 thru U18 teams only play in the Spring 2026 season to avoid conflicts with HS Fall sports.

The Fall Premier Season begins in mid-August with 2 times a week training through end of October. Games will be played on Saturdays from September through early November. Winter indoor training will begin in mid-December through end of March (1x a week).

The Spring 2026 season will begin in late March and run through mid-June. Spring training will also be twice a week.

Q&As

Where do the HVYSL Premier players practice?

Practices will be held at the Hudson Valley Sports Dome Complex in Milton, NY. Winter and bad weather sessions will be indoors. Outdoor training will be on their outdoor fields. Spring and Fall 2 x a week. Winter indoor 1 time per week.

Is the Premier program year-round?

No. The program begins training in August 2025 and ends in June 2026

What league do the HVYSL Premier teams play in?

Teams will play in EDP North Atlantic Premier League.

What is the difference between HVYSL Premier and HVYSL Academy?

While both programs are supplemental in nature, the Academy focus is supplemental training with Summer Tournaments as test for team progression. The Premier focus is supplemental training with premier league play to evaluate progress. Both the Academy and Premier teams use Hudson Valley Sports Dome as their home training and game complex.

What is the cost of the program, and what does it include?

The Premier Program Cost is yet to be determined for 2025-2026 season. Last year it was $1250.00 This includes all facility costs, coaching fees, league registration costs for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 seasons, referee fees, administration costs and uniform.

How often do the teams practice?

U11 thru U14 teams will practice 2x weekly during Fall and Spring 2026 season.

Indoor winter training is 1x weekly.

U15 and up teams will begin training after the completion of HS Fall Sports season in mid-December.

When are tryouts?

Tryouts will be held at the Hudson Valley Sports Dome outdoor Fields: 240 MILTON TURNPIKE MILTON, NY 12547

Boys Premier Tryouts: U11 (2015) thru U18 (2008) Monday, May 19th and Wednesday, May 28th from 6:30 to 8:00pm

Girls Premier Tryouts: U11 (2015) thru U18 (2008) Tuesday, May 20th and Friday, May 30th from 6:30 to 8:00pm

More Tryouts may be scheduled if needed.

When will I be notified if I made the team?

All players will be notified by Sunday, June 1st.

Do I have to attend all three tryouts?

It is recommended that players attend all dates. This allows the coaches to see the best representation of them as players.

How far will the teams have to travel for away games in the Premier League?

In general, the furthest distance traveled for an away match in 2023 was 75 minutes. away. Travel in specific age groups will depend on which clubs are placed in that division.

When do Premier League games start?

In Spring, games begin in late March. For the Fall season, the Saturday after Labor weekend would be start of play.

What is the training commitment during the season?

HVYSL was asked to provide additional training opportunities for its players. The hope is that all players make every session. However, at minimum, all players should make one session per week.