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Free soccer clinic · Austin, Texas · Ages 7 to 11
Free soccer.Every kid plays.
Impact 1000 is a free Saturday soccer clinic run by Austin high school players. Three Saturdays in December, 90 minutes each. No cost, no tryouts and no experience needed.
- Saturdays, Dec 5, 12 and 19
- 9:30 to 11:00 am
- Location announced soon
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of 1,000 kids reached
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“While volunteering with YMSL, I saw how fortunate I was, and I decided I wanted to help and do more. Soccer taught me teamwork and responsibility. You’re on a team, and you have a job to do.”
- $0Cost to families. Always.
- 3Saturday mornings in December
- 90Minutes of soccer each session
- 40Spots in the first camp
What is Impact 1000?
Impact 1000 is a free, student-led youth soccer program in Austin, Texas. It runs Saturday soccer clinics for kids ages 7 to 11, coached by high school players with adults on the field at all times. The name is the goal: 1,000 Austin kids playing soccer at no cost to their families.
- Who it is for
- Kids ages 7 to 11. No experience needed.
- Cost
- Free. No fees and nothing to buy.
- First camp
- Saturdays, December 5, 12 and 19, 2026, from 9:30 to 11:00 am
- Where
- Austin, Texas. Location announced soon
- Coaches
- Austin high school soccer players, with adults on the field at all times
- Founded
- 2026, by an Austin high school junior
What kids work on
Small groups, lots of touches on the ball, and a real game every Saturday. Coaches keep it moving so nobody stands in a line.
What a Saturday looks like
Ninety minutes, start to finish. Check-in opens fifteen minutes early.
- 9:15
Check-in
A name tag, a color group and a hello from your coach.
- 9:30
Warm-up game
Every kid has a ball at their feet from the first minute.
- 9:40
Three skill stations
Dribbling, passing and shooting, twelve minutes each.
- 10:20
Water and snack
A ten-minute break and the word of the day.
- 10:30
Mini World Cup
Four against four on small fields. Everyone plays.
- 10:55
Closing circle
Shout-outs and next week’s date.
- 11:00
Sign-out
Kids leave only with an adult named on their form.
Questions parents ask
Is it really free?
Yes. There are no fees, no fundraising and nothing to buy. Local sponsors and volunteers cover the snacks, shirts and equipment.
How do I sign up?
Fill out the sign-up form on this page. It takes about two minutes, and one form covers up to three children. Bring the signed permission form to check-in on the first day.
Who are the coaches?
High school soccer players from Austin school and club teams, coaching in small groups. At least two background-checked adults are on the field at every session.
Does my child need experience or gear?
No. Beginners are welcome. Bring a water bottle and wear sneakers or cleats. Shin guards help if you have them. We bring the balls.
Do parents stay?
You are welcome to stay and watch. If you leave, your child goes home only with an adult you list on the form.
What if it rains?
If there is lightning or heavy rain, we cancel by text before 8:00 am that morning.
Does my child have to come all three Saturdays?
Come to as many as you can. Kids get the most out of it when they come back each week.
What happens to my child’s information?
Only the camp’s adult organizers see it. We use it to run the camp safely. We never share it, and we never post a child’s name or photo without your permission.
How we keep kids safe
Each promise below comes with the way we keep it.
| Our promise | How we keep it |
|---|---|
| Adults on the field | At least two adults at every session. No coach is ever alone with a child. |
| Background checks | Adult volunteers are screened through our host organization. |
| Small groups | One coach for every 6 to 8 kids. |
| Check-in and check-out | Every child is signed in and signed out. Pick-up is only by adults on your form. |
| First aid | A first aid kit, ice and a charged phone are at the field. A child who takes a knock to the head sits out and we call you. |
| Weather | Lightning or heavy rain cancels the session. We text you before 8:00 am. |
| Privacy | Your information stays with the adult organizers. No names or photos are posted without your yes. |
Sponsors keep it free
Three small sponsorships pay for a whole camp. Gifts go through our host organization, never to an individual, and every sponsor gets a report of what their gift did.
$150
Snack sponsor
Water, fruit and granola bars for 40 kids on three Saturdays.
$300
Shirt sponsor
A camp shirt for every player and coach, with your logo on the back.
$350
Ball sponsor
Every child takes a soccer ball home on the last day.
Thank you to our sponsors: the first names go here.
Save a free spot
It takes about two minutes. One form covers up to three children.
You’re on the list.
We’ll text you the week of November 30 with the address and what to bring. See you on the field.