Our Program
Who is City Sporting Club?
City Sporting Club Youth Soccer is dedicated to fostering a player-centric environment where the long-term development of each individual is our top priority. With a rich history of producing athletes who have gone on to excel in college and professional soccer, we are committed to nurturing talent at every level. Our approach is holistic, emphasizing not only technical skills and tactical understanding but also the growth of character, sportsmanship, and a lifelong love for the game.
Our club is built on a strong foundation of community, where families play an integral role in maintaining a positive and supportive culture. We believe that a strong partnership between the club, players, and families is essential to the success of our youth athletes. This collaborative spirit ensures that every player has the opportunity to reach their full potential in a nurturing and encouraging environment.
Our technical staff comprises highly experienced coaches with a proven track record of developing players and teams that compete at the highest levels of youth soccer. Their expertise, combined with a commitment to continuous learning and innovation, enables our players to excel in a competitive landscape while staying true to the values of character, discipline, commitment, and effort.
Pathways Defined
Discovery Phase
The Discovery Phase introduces the game to players new to the sport who still need to develop the technical skills to move into our foundation phase. The primary objective of this phase is to create a sense of joy for the game through play while developing basic skills centered on ball familiarity and learning the rules of the game.
It is important to note that each developmental phase, while correlated, is not anchored within a specific age group. Players receive training based on how they enter the club and move through each phase once they demonstrate proficiency in the requisite learning objectives.
Foundation Phase
The Foundation Phase is a robust module broken down into two phases. Phase One has a heavy focus on individual skill development. Players will focus on improving:
1v1 Attacking and Defending
Basic Range of Passing Techniques (OTG)
Basic Ball Control Techniques (OTA and OTG)
Introduction to Club-wide Main Principles of Play
Phase One has a heavy focus on individual skill development. In the second phase, players will focus on improving:
Advanced 1v1 Attacking and Defending
Introduction to Combination Play
Second Phase - Advanced Range of Passing Techniques (OTG)
Second Phase - Advanced Ball Control Techniques (OTA and OTG)
Second Phase - Additional Club-wide Main Principles of Play
Youth Development Phase
The Youth Development Phase builds on the Foundation Phase by incorporating many advanced components of the developmental objectives in the previous phase. Players will focus on improving:
Advanced 1v1 Attacking and Defending
Advanced Combination Play
Third Phase - OTG Range of Passing Techniques
Introduction to Long-Range Passing Techniques
Advanced Ball Control Techniques (OTA and OTG)
Introduction to the 11v11 Game Model (Main and Sub Principles)
Introduction to Strength and Conditioning
Senior Development Phase
The Senior Development Phase is focused on providing players preparation for collegiate and professional soccer. Players will focus on improving:
Game Model Contextual Combination Play
Final Phase - OTG Range of Passing Techniques
Final Phase - Long-Range Passing Techniques
Final Phase - Advanced Ball Control Techniques (OTA and OTG)
Advanced Systems of Play
Advanced Strength and Conditioning
College Recruitment Preparation
Professional Readiness Training Block