September 15, 2025 - Berryville, VA -  This season, we bid farewell to Sarah Elliston, our long-standing board member and CCSL Director of Rec. Sarah joined the CCSL Board in 2022, having coached and volunteered with the league for years prior. Under Sarah’s leadership, CCSL has seen a significant increase in volunteers and coaches, as well as gained operational efficiencies that help CCSL focus on making soccer better here in Clarke County, Virginia.

In addition to running the league’s Rec program, Sarah was instrumental in CCSL Spirit Nights in coordination with the Clarke County High School. The community program runs each Spring, uniting both organization’s athletic programs with an opportunity to share community spirit, culminated by a league-wide penalty-kick opportunity during the high school’s halftime. It’s one of the most anticipated community events each Spring.

“Sarah’s commitment to building a strong community and learning through sports is a legacy we look forward to continuing,” said Ray Steen, CCSL President. “She had a unique way of bringing people together, making soccer in Clarke County a real community event each weekend.” 

About Clarke County Soccer League (CCSL)
 
Clarke County Soccer League (CCSL) is a nonprofit (501c3), all-volunteer-led sports youth organization in Berryville, Virginia, whose mission is to improve the quality of soccer, promote sportsmanship and camaraderie among youth athletes, and play an active role in the Clarke County community. 
 
Established in 1981, CCSL is a member Virginia Youth Soccer Association. CCSL provides recreational soccer opportunities for players ages 4 through 16 and travel soccer programs for ages 7 through 19. CCSL proudly operates and invests in both coach and referee education programs. 
 
To learn more about CCSL and volunteer opportunities, visit www.clarkesoccer.org.