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Program Comparison Guide

Find the right fit for your player and your family

At-a-Glance Comparison

Category

Recreational (Juniors Reds / Littles)

Academy (Mini Kickers / Juniors Gold)

Competitive (SCCL / EA / MLS Pathway)

Focus

Rec - Fun, fundamentals, introduction to soccer

Academy -Skill development & preparing for competitive play

Competitive -High-level development & performance

Commitment

Rec -1–2 days per week

Academy- 2 days per week

Competitive - 3–4 days per week + games

Games

Rec- Local, in-house or nearby

Academy- Structured games, mostly localbut can travel up to 1.5 hours away

Competitive -League play + travel (in-state & out-of-state)

Travel

Rec - Minimal

Academy- Limited

Competitive Significant (regional & national)

Coaching Level

Rec- Volunteer 

Academy-Trained, entry-level licensed

Competitive Licensed coaches with development focus-Highly licensed coaches (C, B, A licenses)

Season Length

Rec Short seasons (6–8 weeks)

Academy Structured seasons ( Fall & Spring commitment )

Competitive Year-round or multi-season commitment

Player Expectations

Rec Learn & have fun

Academy Build skills & consistency

Competetive High commitment, competitive mindset

Financial Aid & Accessibility

We believe soccer should be available to every child.

Financial aid is available across all program levels

A portion of all club fees directly supports scholarships

We work with families to ensure access regardless of financial situations

How to Choose the Right Program

Choose Recreational if your child is new to soccer or wants a fun, low-pressure environment $ (Lowest)

Choose Academy if your child enjoys soccer and is ready to develop skills more seriously  $$ (Moderate)

Choose Competitive if your child is highly committed and wants to train and compete at an elite level $$$ (Highest)

What Impacts the Cost? 

Recreational

Field rental & lights

Basic coaching & equipment

Local league setup

Admin support

Referees

Designed to be affordable and accessible for all families

Academy

Increased training sessions

Licensed coaches

League Fees across multiple 

Referees 

Player development curriculum

More structured game environment

Bridge between recreational and competitive soccer

Competitive (SCCL / EA / MLS Pathway)

Multiple weekly training sessions

Highly licensed, professional coaches

League fees across multiple platforms

Referees, travel coordination, and scheduling

Advanced training equipment & performance environment

Built for committed players pursuing high-level development

Where does the fees go ?

All Programs have admin fees(office staff, bookeeping and accounting firm, payroll systems, tax accountants, non profit lawyers, sports and entertainment lawyers,field rentals , insurance , COI for each fields ,coaching education , health and safety  safesport, background checks ,cpr, aed training , coaches gear,  soccer goals, air pitches , fields and repair,state and league referee assignors and much more.

Our Philosophy

No matter the level, every player in our club receives:

A safe, structured environment

Qualified coaching

A clear development pathway