Are you new to Community Soccer?  Take a few minutes to read the information below to better understand our CVSA programs and soccer opportunities in the area.

PA West Overview

  • CVSA is a PA West Soccer Association Member. Pennsylvania West State Soccer Association (PA West Soccer) is the National State Association of the United States Soccer Federation (USSF), the United State Youth Soccer Association (US Youth Soccer), and the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA).

Youth Soccer Overview

  • Community In-House Soccer: CVSA - That's us!
    • Area: Community Soccer located in townships or school districts
    • Cost: Lowest cost. ($85 per season)
    • Season: Two separate seasons: Fall & Spring
    • Commitment: 1 weeknight practice and 1 Saturday game per week. The typical season is 8 weeks.
    • Competition: Low. Players play against other teams formed within the community soccer league as it is kept all “In-House.”
    • Travel: All Games are held at the community/district field.
    • Age: 4-18
    • Focus: Entry-level soccer for all comers! The primary focus is to have fun playing soccer! The secondary focus is to develop foundational skills and a love for the game.
    • Coaching: Teams are coached by volunteer parents trained by CVSA and/or PA West.
  • Community Travel Soccer: CVSA – That’s also us!
    • Area: Community Soccer located in townships or school districts.
    • Cost: Low cost. ($85 per season + travel uniform fee)
    • Season: Two separate seasons: Fall & Spring
    • Commitment: 2 weeknight practices & 1 Sunday Game per week. The typical season is 8-12weeks.
    • Competition: Mid. Players play against other community/district teams. Mt. Lebanon, South Fayette, Montour, etc.
    • Travel: Games are played at various community/district fields. Travel is primarily to neighboring community/district fields.
    • Age: 10U is the youngest age group for community travel players.
    • Focus: Community travel is a more competitive league than In-house, and players will continue their development of foundational skills while learning more advanced skills and game strategies.
    • Coaching: Teams are coached by volunteer parents trained by CVSA and/or PA West.
  • Club/Cup Soccer:
    • Area: Club/Cup soccer has no geographical restrictions. Players have the option to try out for any of the club/cup teams.
      • Some Options: Arsenal, Beadling, Century, PFC, and Riverhounds.
    • Cost: Higher Cost. ($1,500-$2,500 per year).
    • Season: All-year program.
    • Commitment: 2 weeknight practices & 1 Saturday game per week.
    • Competition: High. Players play against other clubs/cup teams.
    • Travel: Games are played at various locations locally and regionally. Tournament travel is to be expected.
    • Age: Club/Cup teams have programs for most age groups.
    • Focus: Advanced development
    • Coaching: Teams are coached by part-time professional coaches with varying levels of coaching licenses and experience.

 

Chartiers Valley Soccer Association (CVSA) Community Soccer Program

  • The CVSA community soccer program has approximately 200+  children playing soccer per year between the ages of U5 to U18. This equates to 50-70 teams in any given season, which requires a dedicated group of volunteers to make it work! Ask today about becoming a volunteer.
  • Registration is performed online and requires you to choose a program (In-house, Travel, or both!), provide basic background information, and pay the registration fees.
  • Approximately two (2) weeks before the start of the season, the CVSA will assign players to teams through TeamSnap (download the app today). Parents will receive an email and/or Teamsnap notification of their child's head coach and other team members.
  • CVSA will also provide a schedule of game times and field locations within TeamSnap. Parents can download the TeamSnap app to view team schedules, roster, and perform intra-team communications (only positive communications permitted

 

Volunteer Coach or Volunteer

  • If you wish to be a parent volunteer coach, start the process by logging into the website and completing the volunteer forms, background checks (these can take a few weeks), and Safesport training.

 

CVSA Soccer Fields

CVSA uses Collier Park and Chartiers Valley fields at the Intermediate and High Schools.