ABOUT DUXBURY YOUTH SOCCER

Coastal League Travel Program

U12-U14 5th-8th grade

Continue to instill a passion for the game while incorporating more advanced skill  development, strategy and in-game tactics. Emphasis on teamwork and sportsmanship while integrating a greater spirit of competition.

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Program Description

DYSA is a member of and plays in the Coastal Youth Soccer League (CYSL).  CYSL ranks divisions in the following order with the most competitive teams playing in D1:

  • D1 (Division 1, Massachusetts Tournament of Champions eligible)
  • D2 (Division 2, Massachusetts Tournament of Champions eligible)
  • DCC- Dave Coutts Cup (Leveled Competition)


The Coastal League is divided into 2 age groups - U12 and U14. A greater spirit of competitive play is instilled at this level, with on field performance and game outcomes taking on greater importance. Other program objectives are a hyper focus on positioning, game rules, and strategy.

Age Group

The Coastal league is divided into the following divisions for boys and girls:

  • U12: entering 5th/6th grade next Fall (2024)
  • U14: entering 7th/8th grade next Fall (2024)

Season Length

Coastal League registration is for a full year - both Fall and Spring Seasons. Specific schedules to be distributed closer to the start of the season, but Fall Coastal Fall Session run approx. between 9/1/24 to 11/10/24 and the Spring Preseason 2025 will start approx. between 3/10/25 to 3/31/25. Spring Session 2025 will run approx. between 4/1/25 to 6/14/25. 



In the Coastal League, the Fall is considered the “Development” season with no formal post-season play. The Spring is considered the “Competitive” season with Massachusetts Tournament of Champions and Coastal Cup competition at the conclusion of the regular season.


During the season, players will participate in 2 practices per week with a game on the weekend on Saturday. Practice schedules are determined by each team's volunteer coach and are based on team and field availability. Game schedules will be distributed prior to the start of each season.

Play Locations

The Coastal League is a travel league with games against neighboring towns in the South Shore region of MA.

Team Formations

Teams will range between 15-18 players. Team formation policies are details in the policies and procedures section of this website.

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