Harlem Youth Soccer Association is a Harlem-based, [non-profit] youth development organization using soccer as a means of doing social development.The program serves youth in the Harlem/South Bronx community, focusing on boys and girls aged 5–12 and youth aged 13–19.According to Irvine Smalls Jr., member of the board of directors, "“The real goal is to develop these kids holistically in a nontraditional sport.”