Soccer is a great way to introduce children to sports through team play and to exercise. The Sporting Lee’s Summit has two complimentary divisions; 1) Recreational Soccer and 2) Competitive Soccer. Our Sporting Lee’s Summit recreational division emphasizes teaching the fundamentals of soccer, ensures each child plays at least one half of each game. This division is designed to develop and challenge players, but most of all, allow them to have fun.

The competitive division is designed for those players who excelled in the Sporting LS recreational division and desire to play in a more aggressive, competitive environment where players and coaches may choose to practice more frequently, play more tournaments and in some cases have selected to play soccer all year around. The competitive division isn’t for everyone, but the Sporting LS competitive division has a history of producing a number of high level youth players that have proven to succeed on the field in regional and national venues.

Sporting LS is a not-for-profit, volunteer-run organization committed to providing our community with low cost, high quality soccer programs. Nearly 5,000 members from Lee’s Summit and surrounding communities participate in our programs annually. Thanks to our valued sponsors and member fees, Sporting LS does not ask participants to sell candy or promotional goods for fundraisers.

 The mission of Sporting Lee’s Summit is to create a positive environment in which ALL players can do what they most enjoy, HAVING FUN.

Vision

The primary vision of Sporting Lee’s Summit is to provide our players with soccer programs that teach fundamentals and encourage player development in a fun, supporting environment.

Bill of Rights for Young Athletes

• Right to participate in sports
• Right to participate at a level commensurate with each child’s maturity and ability
• Right to have qualified adult leadership
• Right to play as a child and not as an adult
• Right to participate in safe and healthy environments
• Right to proper preparation for participation in sports
• Right to an equal opportunity to strive for success
• Right to be treated with dignity
• Right to have fun in sports

SLS Constitution

Sporting Lee’s Summit values teamwork, sportsmanship and teaching the importance of integrity. At Sporting LS, we understand that through team activities we are encouraging individuals to perform in group settings, growing self-confidence and creating future leaders that will transcend soccer and help our players in everyday life.

The foundation of Sporting LS is built on trustworthiness, taking responsibility for one’s actions and always showing respect for others. We understand that working with children is an awesome responsibility and our adult members know that they will be seen as role models and must demonstrate great character at ALL times.