Burlington Soccer Club houses all of the U6-U10 players in
the Youth Academy. The Academy is designed to emphasize player
development and focus on the soccer skills of each child without the pressure
of short term wins/losses/results. If your child has interest in soccer beyond
the recreational level, this is a great place to lay the foundation for
success.
We offer four programs based on age and interest:
U6/U7/U8/U9 Soccer Introduction Program:
- For players born
in 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 (As of Fall 2021)
- Spring season - 8 weeks
- One 1 hour practice per week
- 6U - Free, 7U - $50, 8U - $75, 9U - $75
U7/U8 Academy:
- For players born
in 2015, 2014 (As of Fall 2021)
- Fall and Spring
season - 12 weeks in each
- Two 1 hour apractices per week
- 4-6 Play dates
per season
- Team camp - 4
nights, first week in August
- Winter futsal -
6 weeks in December and January
- Cost is
$500 (payment plan and financial aid available)
U9 Academy:
- For players born
in 2013 (As of Fall 2021)
- Fall and Spring
season - 12 weeks in each
- Two 1 hour and
15 minute practices per week
- 6-8 Play dates
per season (ideally 2 games per play date)
- Team camp - 4
nights, first week in August
- Winter futsal -
6 weeks in December and January
- Cost is $675 (payment plan and financial aid available)
U10 Academy:
- For players born in 2012 (As of Fall 2021)
- Fall and Spring season - 12 weeks in each
- Two 1 hour and 15 minute practices per week
- 6-8 Play dates per season (ideally 2 games per play date)
- Team camp - 4 nights, first week in August
- Winter futsal - 6 weeks in December and January
- Cost is $875 (payment plan and financial aid available)
To review Payment Plans for all age groups please go to the web site menu bar and click INFORMATION; then click CLUB PROGRAM DUES.
Our Youth Academy follows an established curriculum based on
national and state guidelines. We will continuously monitor the
development of each child because each player develops differently.
Please review the frequently asked questions below before you register. We look forward to seeing your child smiling and playing this great game!
FAQ
When to join the Youth Academy?
- This
is always the main question we are asked. The answer - the
earlier the better.
- Parents
always comment on the difference just a year makes to their child's
development within the Youth Academy.
- You
can also join the Youth Academy at any time. We have an open enrollment
policy and inexpensive fees. Financial aid is available for those who
qualify.
Is there a tryout?
There are no tryouts for the Youth Academy. Our staff
will evaluate each player and place them in the most appropriate training and
playing group.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for players wanting to learn/improve, players
able to stay focused, players ready to have a ton of fun, players ready to
transition from Recreation to Club Soccer.
How are teams chosen?
Rather than being locked in to one team all season, players
are grouped together for each play date.
This provides players more
opportunities to develop than typically found in a traditional team roster.
How far do I travel in the Youth Academy?
The Youth Academy travels roughly 4-5 times each season (on
weekends) to other associations within 20-40 mins of us.
What happens after the Youth Academy?
The next phase of the soccer path is 11U soccer.
At this age the players are evaluated and are selected to play on
specific level teams. These teams play in a North Carolina soccer league
where they play other 11U teams around the area; the format of plays
is 9v9 and standings start to be kept.