About Down East Soccer Club

The Down East Soccer Club (DESC) was founded in 2004 to direct competitive challenge soccer for NCYSA affiliated associations located in Eastern North Carolina . The DESC schedules competitive games for member associations, educates member associations on current state issues, and promotes fair play and good sportsmanship. The DESC has over 35 teams in number of age groups and plays in both the Fall and Spring. Please contact Wesley Beddard, DESC President at , if you have any questions regarding our association.

2008/2009 DESC Officers

• President — Wesley Beddard, PGSA
• Vice-President — Bruce Ramsey, RMAYSA
• Treasurer — Scott Benson, WYSA
• Secretary — William Mallett, PGSA
• NCYSA Risk Management — Tom Osiecki, NBASA
• NCYSA Discipline & Appeals — Bruce Ramsey, RMAYSA
• At-Large Member — David King, RVYSA

2008/2009 Commitment to Play

The 2008/2009 Commitment to Play Form is ready for association-approved teams to complete AFTER tryouts. The form is located on the General Info page.

The NCYSA coaching classes in Greenville are posted on the NCYSA site. The DESC is one of the sponsors. All classes will be held at Boyd Lee Park.

• D License (need to attend BOTH weekend dates)
  • Cost: $150
  • Dates: June 6th from 6 pm to 9 pm, June 7th & 8th from 8 am to 5 pm AND June 13th from 6 pm to 9 pm, June 14th & 15th from 8 am to 5 pm
• F License (one day only)
  • Cost: $45
  • Date: June 21st
• Youth Module (need to signup with NCYSA
  • Cost: FREE
  • August 16th from 9 am to 3 pm
• E License (need to attend BOTH days
  • Cost: $75
  • Dates: August 23rd & 24th

Affiliated Organizations

• Kinston Hurricanes (affiliated with PGSA)
• New Bern Area Soccer Association
• Pitt-Greenville Soccer Association
• Roanoke Valley Youth Soccer Association
• Rocky Mount Area Youth Soccer Association
• Washington Riptides (affiliated with PGSA)
• Wilson Youth Soccer Association