YOUTH SOCCER IN JOHNS ISLAND, SC

ISLANDS SOCCER LEAGUE

IslandS Soccer League on Johns Island, SC

The Islands Soccer League is a JIYSC program currently serving the Johns Island youth community.


The ISL kicked off in the fall of 2024 as a developmental league for Johns Island communities. Over 170 kids participated in the fall and spring seasons.  In the ISL 2026-27 seasons (fall, winter, spring, & summer) 275 players participated in at least one season.


Our biggest asset is the diversity of children representing the different socio-economic communities on Johns Island and how they bond together to play soccer. The program provides financial aid through scholarships so that "no child who wants to play soccer on Johns Island, is left behind."


The ISL will provide players with a platform to continue growing their soccer abilities and for some, the prospect of advancing into the Junior Academy or a Academy Select Team.


CONTACT

ISL DIRECTOR: KENYON COOK

PHONE: 843-400-2525

EMAIL: ISL@JIYSC.ORG

JIYSC ISLANDS SOCCER LEAGUE

The JIYSC Islands Soccer League (ISL) is a youth soccer development program based on Johns Island for kids ages 4-12. The ISL runs (4) seasons of 8-9 weeks throughout the year. Fall & Spring are the main league seasons, while the Winter & Summer seasons offer supplemental programs. Its focus is on a gradual learning experience through small-sided games starting with 3v3 (U5/6)...4v4 (U7)...5v5 (U8-U10)...and 7v7 (U10-12).

This fall will mark the first season of ISL games with teams from Johns Island (ISL) and James Island (JIYSC Foundation) in the U7 & U8 age groups.


Highlights:

  • Players are grouped into age pools: U5/6, U7, U8, U9/U10, & U11/U12
  • Players are trained by professional soccer coaches including specialty training for goalkeepers.
  • ISL Teams/Divisions are created from the pools to play in ISL games...U6 teams play in-house, U7 & U8 ISL Johns Island teams compete with JIYSC Foundation  teams, Boys U9/10, U11-13, and Girls U9-11 teams will play in-house in the Fall '26 season...
  • ISL Select Team program: Following evaluations, players are invited to play on ISL Select teams. Our Select teams train (1) additional session each week and play several games vs JIYSC Academy teams in preparation for competing in JIYSC fall & spring tournaments. Select team players are rostered on different ISL teams for league play.
  • Volunteer Coaches are assigned to ISL teams for games on Saturdays (fall & spring) and other game days (winter & summer).
  • End of the season ISL Fall & Spring Festivals with Skills Challenge (U5/6) and tournaments for U7-U12 age groups.
  • FIELD LOCATIONS: Practices at Haut Gap Middle School, ISL Games at JIYSC Main Complex


ISL fall 2026 Season

Sept 2 -  oct 31

(U5/6) 3v3: ISL  Johns Island (In-House)

  • Practices at Haut Gap Middle School
  • Games played at JIYSC Main Complex
  • 1 practice/week (Mondays U5, Wednesdays U6)
  • Game Day-Saturday am
  • 16 Sessions
  • 45-minute sessions (Pool training)
  • Volunteer Coaches – ISL Games
  • End of season Skills Challenge (ISL medals to all players)


$120 (16 sessions)



BOYS (U7/u8) 5v5: isl johns island

  • League Games: Johns Island & James Island teams...
  • Practices at Haut Gap Middle School
  • Games played at JIYSC Main Complex
  • 2 practices/week (Tuesdays/Thursdays)
  • Game Day-Saturday am (2x25 mins)
  • 60-minute sessions (Pool training)
  • Volunteer Coaches – ISL Games
  • No scorekeeping, no standings
  • End of season 5v5 Tournament - (ISL medals to champions, Champions League & NWSL cards to players)


$300 (24 sessions


BOYS (U9/U10) 5v5: ISL Johns Island (in-house)

  • Games played at JIYSC Main Complex
  • Practices at Haut Gap Middle School
  • Referees assigned to all ISL 5v5 games
  • 2 practices/week (Tuesdays/Thursdays)
  • Game Day-Saturday am (2x25 mins)
  • 60-minute sessions (Pool training)
  • Volunteer Coaches – ISL Games
  • No scorekeeping, no standings
  • End of season 5v5 Tournament - (ISL medals to champions, Champions League Player cards to all players)


$300 (24 sessions)

girls (U9- U11) 5v5: ISL john island (in house)

  • Games played at JIYSC Main Complex
  • Practices at Haut Gap Middle School
  • Referees assigned to all ISL 5v5 games
  • 2 practices/week (Tuesdays/Thursdays)
  • Game Day-Saturday am (2x25 mins)
  • 60-minute sessions (Pool training)
  • Volunteer Coaches – ISL Games
  • No scorekeeping, no standings
  • End of season 5v5 Tournament - (ISL medals to champions, NWSL cards to players)


$300 (24 sessions)

BOYS (U11-13) 7v7: isl Johns Island (in house)

  • Games played at JIYSC Main Complex
  • Practices at Haut Gap Middle School
  • Referees assigned to all ISL 7v7 games
  • 2 practices/week (Tuesdays/Thursdays)
  • Game Day-Saturday am (2x25 mins)
  • 60-minute sessions (Pool training)
  • Volunteer Coaches – ISL Games
  • Scorekeeping, Standings
  • End of season seeded 7v7 Tournament - (ISL medals to champions, Champions League & NWSL cards to players)


$300 (24 sessions)