PLAYER Pathway

RISING STARS PROGRAM (U4-U6)

During each hourlong class, players will develop motor skills, sportsmanship, and soccer technique through fun, age-appropriate exercises and games. Inter-squad scrimmages often take place at the end of sessions and provide an opportunity to learn the basics of the game.

  • No weather concerns- all sessions played at the CAPS Fieldhouse
  • Rising Stars sessions are purchased per session or can be bought in packages. They will follow with the 4 sessions of the club team: Fall, Winter 1, Winter 2 and Spring
  • For players in their final year of the program, we recommend the Rising Stars + 4v4 League – this includes the weekly Rising Stars class and a Saturday 4v4 games where they will play 2-3 games in the US Soccer-recommended format for their age group 

4v4 LEAGUE (U6-U8)

Our 4v4 league will maximize the time and touches on the ball that younger players need in order to grow in all aspects of their game. It is an introduction to competition and teamwork in a structured, developmental setting. 

  • Games take place on Saturdays before 2PM
  • During the fall & spring, games are played outdoors; during the winter, all games are played at the CAPS Fieldhouse 
  • We currently field U7/U8 girls, U7/U8 boys, & U6 coed teams 
  • This competition is included in the CAPS FC U7/U8 Academy tuition. It is also offered with the Rising Stars Program for an additional cost

CAPS FC YOUTH ACADEMY (U7-U8)

The U7/8 Youth Academy is intended for six and seven-year olds wanting to improve their skill and overall ability while learning how to be a part of a team. Our players train with highly-qualified coaches who specialize in the early-development stages and provide constant guidance in helping master the fundamentals. A competitive, creative environment is fostered, bringing out the very best of players while encouraging them to develop their entire soccer skillset.

  • There are four sessions available to play and/or tryout for the Caps U7/U8 Youth Academy teams: Fall, Winter 1, Winter 2, & Spring
  • There are three practices dates offered during the fall & spring sessions, and two during the winter sessions; each weeks includes a weekly footskills/goalkeeping practice and performance training session.

CAPS FC PREMIER PROGRAM (U9-U19)

Our premier club soccer program starts at 6-7 years old (U7-U8) with the Premier Youth Academy and the 4v4 league. It is followed by the players’ first bigger-field experience in the 7v7 format at U9, progresses into 9v9 at U11-U12, and then finally into 11v11 at U13-U19.  

Each team starts their league play within the CASA League and works their way up- a top-three finish in their age group’s highest division is needed in order to aspire to regional and higher-level leagues (for example GLA/NPL).

We practice at a state-of-the-art facility and have a highly-educated and specialized coaching staff. Our focus on individual development within the team setting is what sets us apart from other clubs; teams receive weekly feedback and year-round players receive a detailed evaluation twice a year.

  • A regular Fall & Spring week is comprised of two team practices and a 1 footskills/goalkeeping session; a regular winter week has one 1 team practice & one 1 footskills/goalkeeping session
  • Fall & Spring session games are played on Saturdays, while Winter session games are played on Saturdays or Sundays