Rec Soccer Plus: Advancing the Game in Our Island Community
Advancing training for players. Essential support for coaches. Stronger soccer for our community.
Fall Session
1st-2nd Graders
Tuesdays, 6-7pm
Aug 19 - Oct 28
$15/drop in or $165/11 weeks
3rd-4th Graders
Tuesdays, 7-8pm
Aug 19 - Oct 28
$15/drop in or $165/11 weeks
5th-6th Graders
Thursdays, 6-7pm
Sept 18, 25 Oct, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
$15/drop in or $105/7 weeks
Located at Chaplin Park
Program Highlights
- Weekly advanced training sessions with professional coaches
- Volunteer coaches supported through structured education
- Age-specific training resources and guidance
- Opportunities for intrasquad scrimmages, tournaments, and elevated play
- A clear pathway between recreational soccer and travel-level play
Elevate your soccer game with our Rec Plus Soccer program at the Island Rec Center! Designed for players transitioning from recreational soccer to a more competitive environment, this 11-week program will provide advanced training under the guidance of a professional coach. Intrasquad Scrimmages: Players will engage in two (2) friendly matches to apply skills learned during training. End-of-Season Tournament: Participate in an exciting 3v3 tournament to showcase your progress!
Join us for a fun and developmental soccer experience that bridges the gap from recreational to travel play. Don’t miss out—secure your spot today!
Led by Coach Lindsay Taylor. Coach Lindsay has over a decade of youth soccer coaching experience and currently heads up our Rec Plus Soccer program. She loves injecting energy and fun into all of her teaching sessions.
The Skills Challenge
The Island Rec Center operates a fun-based Skills Challenge for our Rec Soccer players that provides participants with an opportunity to test their skills in a fun, competitive environment.
The Island Rec Center Skills Challenge is comprised of five simply structured challenges that measure technical ability in the following areas:
1. Dribbling
2. Turning
3. Receiving
4. Passing
5. Shooting
Click to view a written description and graphic of each challenge. The Island Rec Center strongly encourages all teams, coaches, parents, and players to download the challenges as part of their child’s ongoing individual development. Click to view the score card.
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Rec Plus Soccer is an advanced training and development initiative from the Island Rec Center and Coach Lindsay Taylor, an A-Youth USSF License coach. Our mission is to provide local players with the opportunity to grow in a more fun and challenging environment while also supporting our volunteer coaches with the tools and education they need to succeed.
We believe that by investing in our coaches, we strengthen the entire program. When coaches are supported, players benefit, and the whole community grows stronger together.
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Recreational soccer is the heartbeat of our community, but every team faces the challenge of different skill levels among players. Rec Plus was created to bridge this gap and prepare players for their next steps in their soccer journeys.
- For players, it offers advanced training sessions led by professional coaches, designed to push them further and help them reach their potential.
- For coaches, it provides structured resources and continuing education so they can confidently guide their teams and create positive, impactful soccer experiences.
When coaches grow, players thrive.
Coaches Corner — A Hub for Volunteer Coaches
At the Island Rec Center, we are committed to pouring into our volunteer coaches. The Coaches Corner is your go-to resource bank for everything you need to run fun, effective, and educational training sessions.
Here, you’ll find:
- Training plans tailored for recreational players
- Session templates you can plug directly into practice
- Fun warm-up games and age-appropriate progressions
- Tips, articles, and videos
- Support to help you grow as a coach and leader
Questions?
Contact: Lindsay Taylor via email justtri365@gmail.com or Chuck Mullen via email chuck.mullen@islandreccenter.org
Island Rec Plus Soccer — Building the future of the game through community, coaching, and development.