Programs > Youth Sports Programs
At the Odessa Family Y, our youth sports programs emphasize fun, participation, skills, safety, teamwork, low level competition, fair play, and family involvement. Kids as young as 3-years-old can participate in specific sports programs. All teams are organized on a neighborhood basis as much as possible and will practice once or twice a week. All practice sites, days, and times for each sport are determined by the coach at the coaches workshop. Game equipment is provided and the rules are modified to accommodate the young athletes. Each player will receive a T-shirt, quality coaching, and playing time in each game. Financial assistance may be available upon request.
Youth Sports Contact Information:
Becky Casarez
ysports@odessaymca.org
(432) 362-4301
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We are always looking for volunteers to coach YMCA youth sports. You don’t need to be an expert. We focus on fun and fundamentals. If you are interested, contact Becky at (432) 362-4301 or ysports@odessaymca.org.
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Answer a few of the following questions below to tell us why your Odessa YMCA coach should be selected for the coach spotlight:
- Does your coach take the time to get to know each player?
- Is your coach a great role model?
- Did your team improve this year?
- Is your coach knowledgeable of the game?
- Does your coach motivate his/her players? How?
- Does your coach go above and beyond for the players? Tell us about it.
Flag Football: Co-ed
For boys and girls ages 4–12. This program will introduce your youngster to the great game of flag football while reinforcing the Y’s character values and increasing physical fitness. Games are played at Mike Neely Park (adjacent to the Odessa Family Y) on Saturdays.
Flag football is currently offered every fall and early spring.
Lil Pom-Pom
For girls ages 4–8. This program teaches basic cheers, chants, jumps, dance routines, and YMCA character values. Game times will vary. Lil Pom-Pom season corresponds with flag football season.
Basketball: Co-ed
Tee-Ball: Co-ed
For boys and girls ages 4-8. This program is designed to teach the fundamentals of baseball. There are 3 outs or 5 runs per inning. Tee-ball is non-competitive and no score is kept. There is a maximum of 12 players per team. All games will be held at Mike Neely Park (adjacent to the Odessa Family Y) on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. All participants are required to have a glove. Tee-ball is offered early summer season.
Y-Soccer: Co-ed
For boys and girls ages 4–12. This non-competitive league focuses on fun, participation, and the YMCA character values as players are taught the fundamentals of soccer. Teams are divided into four age groups: 4–5, 6–7, 8–10, and 11–12 (as of the first game of the season). There is a maximum of 12 players per team. Teams will practice once or twice a week with games on Saturdays at the Odessa Family Y. It is highly recommended that all participants purchase shin guards and wear them at all times. Currently, soccer is offered in the summer.
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