Leagues, travel teams, academies, private coaches, and summer camps for youth athletes across Nassau and Suffolk County — soccer, lacrosse, baseball, and more. Free for every Long Island family.
Long Island is one of the most active youth sports communities in the United States. Stretching across Nassau and Suffolk County, Long Island is home to thousands of youth sports programs serving hundreds of thousands of young athletes — from T-ball players just learning the game to elite travel athletes competing nationally.
The Long Island Junior Soccer League (LIJSL) is one of the largest youth soccer leagues in the country, serving over 60,000 players across 97 clubs and 3,500+ teams. Founded in 1966 and based in Ronkonkoma, LIJSL operates under the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) and offers competitive play from recreational through elite levels. At the top of the pyramid, Long Island SC (LISC) competes in MLS NEXT, the highest tier of youth soccer in the US. Browse all Long Island youth soccer programs →
Long Island is widely considered the lacrosse capital of the world. The Nassau/Suffolk PAL Lacrosse League operates 31 units across 40+ Nassau County communities and serves as the primary entry point for youth players. At the travel level, programs like Team 91, Express Lacrosse, LI Empire, and Rebels LC compete nationally and have helped make Long Island one of the top D1 lacrosse recruiting regions in the country. Long Island high school programs including Manhasset, Garden City, Cold Spring Harbor, Northport, and Shoreham-Wading River consistently rank among the best in New York State. Browse all Long Island lacrosse programs →
Baseball is deeply embedded in Long Island's sports culture. Nearly every town on Long Island has a Little League program, and the island produces elite travel baseball talent year-round. World-class facilities like Lasorda Legacy Park in Yaphank — a 30-acre complex with 8 batting tunnels and Nike Baseball Camps — and LI Field House in Hauppauge serve serious players across all age groups. Travel organizations like LI Huskies, LI Elite Baseball, HEAT Baseball, and LI Dodgers Nation compete in USABL, Perfect Game, and national showcase events. Browse all Long Island youth baseball programs →
YouthSportsConnect is built specifically for Long Island families. Use our directory to find programs by sport, type, and competitive level across Nassau County (Massapequa, Garden City, Great Neck, Syosset, Wantagh, Hicksville) and Suffolk County (Smithtown, Huntington, Commack, West Islip, Northport, Hauppauge, Patchogue). Every listing includes contact information, social media links, and an AI-generated summary.
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