Programs

Grassroots – U7 to U13

The aim of grassroots soccer is to focus on Player Development through fun and engaging sessions that encourage decision-making.

Within the U7 to U13 age groups, if numbers permit, each team plays within a larger pool of players called a squad. The rosters are open, meaning that players can move from team to team within their own age group. If there is more than one team within the age group, the players are split into gameday rosters. The teams may be tiered to ensure appropriate competition for the players. Week to week the coaches may move players between teams to ensure they are challenged or gain the necessary confidence to get them to a certain level of play.

There are no scores or standings in the Grassroots ages of U7 to U13, allowing coaches to focus on player development rather than game outcome.

Competitive Soccer 4 Life Pathway – U14 & Up

At U14, scores and standings are recorded and players are selected to be a part of a specific team. Athletes in the U14-U18 divisions hone their technical skills and tactical awareness in our Soccer for Life youth competitive program. This program is geared to the player who is driven and motivated to progress in soccer and is prepared to dedicate more time through training to compete at a high level. A player at this level could move between this level and the Talented Pathway depending on his/her development. However the level of commitment and ability level of the player increases the further the player progresses within the competitive structure. For example a Regional (IModel) League will be a very high standard of soccer where players will be training 2-3 times per week and playing once per week and the season is longer with more games whereas in a district league (e.g. DRSL) players would be training 1-2 times per week and playing once per week. A player could also move to the Recreation for Life Pathway if he/she wanted a soccer program with less commitment and less intensity.

Talented Pathway