CATAWBA VALLEY YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION
a nonprofit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, is an affiliate member of North Carolina Youth Soccer Association
OUR MISSION & VALUES
Mission: Catawba Valley Youth Soccer Association (CVYSA) is dedicated to promoting, developing, and enhancing youth soccer in the Unifour area. Our mission is to provide a dynamic, inclusive, and community-focused environment where young athletes can thrive both on and off the field. Through professional coaching and a commitment to holistic player development, we aim to inspire lifelong values and a love for the game.
Values: At CVYSA, we instill a set of core values in our players, represented by the acronym BLAST:
Believe: We empower our players to believe in their potential, both as athletes and individuals. With self-belief, they can overcome challenges and excel.
Lead: We foster leadership skills, encouraging our players to lead by example, on and off the field. Leadership extends to teamwork, respect, and community involvement.
Attitude: A positive and determined attitude is key to success. We emphasize the importance of a growth mindset, resilience, and a can-do spirit.
Sacrifice: Achieving excellence often requires sacrifices. Our players learn the value of commitment, hard work, and putting the team's goals above personal interests.
Team: Soccer is a team sport, and we emphasize the importance of teamwork, unity, and cooperation. Our players understand that their success is intertwined with the success of their teammates.
OUR HISTORY
The Catawba Valley Youth Soccer Association (CVYSA) was founded in 1998 and includes all levels of play in youth soccer and has an adult program too.
CVYSA brought together several small soccer organizations in the Catawba Valley region. This consolidation resulted in more opportunities for the area’s youth to participate in soccer at the recreational, youth development academy and classic levels.
CVYSA is affiliated with the North Carolina Youth Soccer Association (NCYSA) and participates in statewide leagues. CVYSA teams have a history of competing at the highest level of play within North Carolina, while maintaining a balance with the fundamental purposes of the organization.
CVYSA has over 500 participants between the ages of 3 to adult.
All teams practices and play at the Pepsi Soccer Complex located at the Henry Fork River Regional Recreation Park. Players are able to participate in Recreation, Youth Development Academy & Classic Teams.
Our older teams compete regionally and across the North Carolina. CVYSA provides a pathway to the Olympic Development Program (ODP) offered by North Carolina Youth Soccer Association (NCYSA).
Our Goal is to promote, develop and enhance youth soccer in the Unifour area. All of our staff head coaches are professional and formally trained as soccer coaches through NCYSA and the United States Soccer Federation (USSF). CVYSA is overseen by a Board of 9 members and guided by a Director of & Asst Director of Coaching.