The K-2 Soccer Saturday program runs every year in the spring and fall at the Diamond Middle School field. It is open to Lexington kindergarten, 1st & 2nd graders. Residents of Hanscom Air Force Base are also welcome to register. Each week consists of 45 minutes of activities and 30 minutes of games.

2026-2027 Season Information

To confirm what age group you should register your child for, please review the LUSC Age Group Policy. To register for the kindergarten program players must be 5 years old by 8/31/26 or be enrolled in a fall 2026 kindergarten program.

Registration Deadlines ($20 late fee after deadline):

• Fall 2026 Season: Aug 13th, 2026
• Spring 2027 Season: Apr 1, 2027

Location: Diamond Field

*Program will be held Indigenous Peoples’/Columbus Day weekend.
**Program will not be held on Memorial Day weekend.

Required Uniform: Reversible K-2 mesh jersey available from Tricon Sports. See the Uniform Information page for more information.

Program Information

The K-2 Soccer Saturdays program is for Lexington kindergarten, 1st & 2nd graders. Residents of Hanscom Air Force Base are also welcome to register. Games are on Saturdays at Diamond Field.

The main focus of our club is that the players have an enjoyable experience while learning the game of soccer. At 2nd grade and below, the game of soccer you’ll observe each weekend won’t resemble the US National team or the Revolution, nor should it.

First things first: Learning advanced soccer techniques and tactics is completely unimportant at this age level. However, this does not mean we won’t teach kids to play soccer. Kicking the ball in a given direction, running and moving the ball with your feet, stopping the ball without using your hands, shooting at the goal, and blocking shots: These are the basic elements of soccer that we aim to teach children by leading them in various exercises and by simply letting them play the game. Each Saturday parent volunteer coaches will follow a practice plan developed by the LUSC Director of Coaching in conjunction with US Youth Soccer. Professional staff coaches will run a coaching demonstration for all volunteer coaches prior to the daily program and remain available to assist throughout the session. The major focus of the activities will be for all players to develop a comfort level and coordination with the ball.

Although the soccer ball will be the main focus of our training, we hope to enhance the child’s overall learning experience by:

• interacting comfortably with one’s peers
• dealing with both victory and defeat
• respecting teammates and opponents
• introducing, accepting and obeying the rules of the game

In addition, your child can:

• develop his/her own style of handling the ball
• learn how to move in a variety of situations
• improve his/her coordination
• have fun playing the game of soccer and being part of a team

We want every child to be physically active and have fun playing the game. The result of the game is of no consequence. Therefore, no score will be kept. Pre-school children are much more interested in chasing the ball and being involved in the play. This is natural and won’t be discouraged. Positions can be learned down the road. We may ask a player to play “up front” or “in back”, but all players will be given the opportunity to move about the field. Forcing a player to play in one spot all the time can lead to that player not enjoying the experience. The top priority of LUSC is that the players enjoy the experience.

Equipment:

• All 1st and 2nd grade players must bring a size 3 soccer ball to every session (write name and phone on ball). Most activities require each player to have a ball.
• All in-town players wear a reversible mesh jersey, available from Tricon Sports. More uniform info here.
• Players must wear their reversible jersey each week. On colder days the jersey may be worn over warmer clothing.
• Players must wear soccer cleats or sneakers. Soccer cleats are not required, but are recommended.
• Shin guards are required.
• Soccer socks must be worn over shin guards so they are not exposed.
• Each player should bring a water bottle.Players are not allowed to wear jewelry, earrings, hats, or anything metal in their hair for safety reasons.

Parent Volunteers

• Parent volunteer coaches are essential to successfully run this program.
• Parents can sign up to volunteer on their child’s registration form.
• The coach’s child will be assigned to the team they are coaching.
• Each team must have two coaches for the program to work effectively.
• No previous experience is required.
• All coaches are encouraged to attend our Introduction to Coaching Course taught by LUSC DOC Brendan Donahue.
• Coaches will be provided with a weekly session plan.
• Professional coaches will be available each week to: •
  o Run a meeting prior to each session to go over the plan.
  o Assist coaches and answer questions.
• All necessary coaching equipment will be provided.
• A criminal background check (CORI) will be conducted on all youth coaches per Massachusetts law.
• Coaches must arrive at the field 30 minutes prior to each session for set up and a coaches meeting.

Field Etiquette:

• No one should be on the goal sides of the field.
• Please offer encouragement to both teams.
• Parents should not give instructions to the players during activities and games.

Session Cancellation:

• The decision to cancel due to weather or field conditions will be made by LUSC by 7:15 am. For more information go to: Rainouts & Reschedules.
• Coaches will notify their player’s parents. A notice will also be on the LUSC web site.
• A session will not be canceled in light rain if field conditions are safe for playing.
• Canceled sessions will be rescheduled if possible.

The LUSC 3rd-8th Grade Travel program runs every year in the spring and fall. Teams play other clubs in Boston Area Youth Soccer (BAYS), an organization that includes nearly 60 clubs in eastern Massachusetts. Each week consists of two weekday practices and a Saturday game.

The fall and spring seasons are open to Lexington 3rd-8th graders. 3rd and 4th graders also have the option for the 3rd & 4th Grade In-Town League in fall and spring.

Residents of Hanscom Air Force Base are also welcome to register.

As part of our mission to develop lifelong soccer players, LUSC offers a fee waiver program for families experiencing financial hardship. Please see the information here for more details.

2026-2027 Season Information

*Games will be scheduled for Indigenous Peoples’/Columbus Day and Memorial Day weekends.

A late fee of $30 is applied for registrations after the deadline, and team placement is not guaranteed. Please also see our Late Fee & Refund Policy and Scholarship/Fee Waiver Policy pages.

The fall travel program is available to players who will be in Grades 3 – 8 in the Fall of 2026. To confirm what age group you should register your child for, review the LUSC Age Group Policy. 

Schedule: Each week will have two weekday practices and a Saturday game.

Uniform: Players are required to wear the official LUSC travel jersey, shorts and socks to all games. They are also required to have a LUSC pinnie for practices.

Jersey orders must be placed by July 15, 2026 for delivery before the start of the Fall 2026 season. For more information, the LUSC Uniform Information page.

Like all of our LUSC BAYS offerings, we rely on volunteer coaches to make this happen. In this case, we will need a coach or two for each team. We would appreciate a volunteer for the boys and for the girls who would be willing to work with a LUSC representative to help place teams in the appropriate divisions.

Program Information

Boston Area Youth Soccer

BAYS is organized into four divisions, with Division 1 being the most competitive. Each division is further stratified into section A, B, C, etc., with section A being the most competitive. Accordingly, LUSC stratifies its players onto teams according to ability, and places teams in the appropriate BAYS division/section to achieve a competitive challenge. A player’s ability is judged based on evaluations by outside coaches held in May (November for 3rd graders), supplemented by rankings from LUSC coaches based on team play. The process is described in detail on the Team Formation page.

When BAYS forms sections of teams that will play against each other, their first priority is to group teams by ability. Beyond this, they place teams geographically to minimize travel distances. Typically, LUSC teams do not travel beyond the following perimeter: Winchester and Cambridge to the east, Bedford and Acton to the northwest, Marlboro and Framingham to the southwest, and Needham and Brookline to the south.  Division 3 and 4 teams tend to have even shorter travel distances: Arlington, Bedford, Winchester, Belmont, etc.

Registration

All players who register for travel by the registration deadline will be accommodated. After the deadline, placement cannot be guaranteed, and will depend on team sizes. Players who cannot be accommodated may choose to play LUSC in-town soccer, for those age groups where it is offered.

LUSC Travel Program Offerings:

* For more information on age requirements for each division see the Age Group Policy, especially for children whose birth date doesn’t correspond to their school grade.

As we are in the last season of Diamond soccer, I wanted to send a note out in preparation of some changes to our 3rd grade soccer program. Over the winter, LUSC conducted a survey to determine interest in starting travel soccer in the fall of 3rd grade. Historically, LUSC has offered an in-town program to everyone in 3rd grade, and then the option to play in-town or travel soccer for 4th grade, before moving to all travel soccer for 5-8th grades. However, we have noticed a trend over recent years where fewer families have been registering for in-town soccer and more families have been choosing travel.

Our survey results (with 54 families responding- thank you!) showed an almost perfect split: 51/49 for travel vs in town, so this fall we are going to offer both in-town and travel soccer options for all 3rd graders. Both programs will play 7v7 soccer, with two practices a week and games on Saturdays. The in-town program will play all their games in Lexington, with mixed teams of balanced skills. The travel teams will be made based on evaluations as scored by professional evaluators, and will be level-based. The travel teams will play in the BAYS (Boston Area Youth Soccer) league against teams in surrounding towns. BAYS sets the schedule of games and locations, half of the games for travel teams will be played in Lexington. BAYS offers a wide range of levels of teams, from players newer to soccer and recreational teams to very competitive skilled teams.

In-town program: Registration will open on May 10 and will close in August. Teams will combine 3rd and 4th graders, and teams will be balanced and we will accept friend requests. Colored T-shirts based on team assignment will be provided by LUSC as part of the registration fee. Players must purchase a practice pinnie before the season starts through our Tricon store. Additional details about the program can be found here: https://lexingtonunited.org/3rd-4th-grade-in-town-league/

Travel program: Registration will open on May 10 and close on June 20th (travel teams rosters must be submitted to BAYS to create the schedule, so travel soccer closes much earlier than town). Uniforms can be purchased at the time of registration through the LUSC Tricon store. LUSC has designed a special lower-cost uniform option for 3rd graders since it will be their first year trying travel. Teams will be made based on skill and interest level, as assessed at our evaluation session on Sunday, June 7th, at 1pm for girls and 2:30pm for boys. Your player should plan to attend evaluations in order to be placed on the correct team. Additional details can be found here: https://lexingtonunited.org/3rd4th-8th-grade-travel-club/

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Hannah Mamuszka

This program will focus on building a solid foundation of individual skills with proper technique and player enjoyment as the primary focus.  There will be coordination exercises mixed in, but the ball will be at the center of everything we do.  

3rd-5th Grade Clinic: Ball Mastery & Soccer Speed

This clinic focuses on individual skill development and speed with the ball. The program will follow a Coerver type curriculum with Ball Mastery, Speed training and 1v1 as the core elements along with Horst Wein “Developing Game Intelligence” exercises mixed in.

Fall 2026 Information

Clinic Staff

Christian Figueroa. FC Stars Boys Director of Coaching Former Head Coach of the UMass-Lowell River Hawks
Christian and his staff were named the National Soccer Coaches Association Staff of the Year in 2011 for the NCAA Division 1 East Region. Christian led the River Hawks to a 13-1-2 record and a national ranking of #19 in the country.

Joe Dincecco
BU13 LPDA Coach, Head Coach Anna Maria College, USSF “B” License, NSCAA Advanced National Diploma, LPDA BU12/GU12 Head Coach, 10+ years of NCAA Collegiate Coaching

Lauren Lukis
Current Bryant College Assistant Women’s HC, Former Bentley College Women’s Soccer Coach, Train Boston Instructor, and LUSC pro coach. Coach Lukis has her NSCAA National Coaching Diploma and was formerly a member of the Breakers Reserve Squad and Boston Aztecs of the WPSL.

John Grayson
NSCAA Premier Diploma, NSCAA National Goalkeeping Diploma, FA Leaders Award, will be leading the goal keeper training.

Ralph Ferrigno
2016 NE Hall of Fame Inductee, Former Tufts University Head Coach, Director of Boston Soccer Academy