The members of the Village of the Branch Soccer Club are dedicated to providing children with a program to assist in their development as athletes and individuals.
Founded in 1978 VOB Soccer provides a positive and constructive environment which facilitates the development of soccer skills, promotes good sportsmanship, enhances a child's self esteem, all while having fun.
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Divisions of Play
Clinic (U4-U6). The Clinic program at V.O.B. St. Patrick’s Soccer is for young players who are interested in trying soccer. The program is design to introduce young children up to the age of 6 to the game. The children are not expected to have any skills in soccer, only a desire to have fun playing the game. They play on a small team against other V.O.B. St. Patrick’s teams at the same age level (co-ed). The teams meet on Sunday afternoons (some Saturday exceptions) for a half hour practice, which is followed by a half hour game. The size of field and goals varies which each age group. The focus of the program is to have all of the children have as many “touches” with a soccer ball as possible, getting them comfortable playing the game. No scores are kept and all of the children are given equal time to play in the game. At the end of the season all of the children are rewarded with a trophy for their efforts.
Unless otherwise stated all clinic sessions run from 12:30-1:30pm.
Intramural/Inter-league (U7-U18). Games are held at St. Patrick’s fields. Games are held at 2pm and 3:15 pm on Sundays unless otherwise stated. Games last for one hour with a continuous clock running for four individual quarters.
Travel (U10 – U18). Travel soccer is for the advanced level players that are committed to increasing their skills and knowledge of the game. Our teams participate in
Long Island Junior Soccer League (LIJSL), the largest youth soccer league in the US. In the first two years of league play (not including tournaments) travel matches for our teams are typically limited to Suffolk County. Teams are formed, via tryouts, each June for play in the fall and spring seasons. Age groups for travel teams start at U10 (under-10 years old) and continue to U19, tryout dates for our teams will be posted on this site, as available and all eligible players are welcome.
