Ages 7 - 12

The Elizabethtown Soccer Club Youth Academy is our highest developmental youth program, serving as the bridge between Recreation and Classic soccer.

The Elizabethtown Soccer Club Youth Academy is designed for players ages 7–12 who are ready to challenge themselves in a more structured, development-focused environment. Building on the foundation established in our Recreation Program, the Youth Academy provides additional training and game opportunities for players who are eager to accelerate their growth and reach their full potential.

Develop the Player. Inspire the Passion.

The Elizabethtown Soccer Club Youth Academy is the next step in our player development pathway, providing young athletes with a fun, challenging, and professionally guided environment to grow their love for the game. Designed for players who are eager to improve their skills, the Elizabethtown Soccer Club Youth Academy offers more frequent training, higher-level competition, and a structured curriculum that builds confidence both on and off the field.

Led by our licensed coaching staff, players develop technical ability, game intelligence, creativity, and decision-making through engaging, age-appropriate training sessions and competitive match play. Every session is designed to maximize touches on the ball while encouraging players to think, solve problems, and play with confidence in a positive, player-centered environment.

The Elizabethtown Soccer Club Youth Academy bridges the gap between our Recreation and Classic programs, giving motivated players the opportunity to accelerate their development while continuing to enjoy the game with friends and teammates. Our focus is on long-term player growth-not just winning games-so every player is challenged at an appropriate level and encouraged to reach their full potential.

While the Elizabethtown Soccer Club Youth Academy is designed for players ages 7–12, we recognize that every child develops at a different pace. Exceptional 5 and 6-year-old players who demonstrate the technical ability, maturity, and enthusiasm to thrive in an older training environment may be considered for placement following evaluations by our coaching staff.

Structure. Confidence. Success.

The Elizabethtown Soccer Club Youth Academy is an 8-month developmental program consisting of two primary seasons:

• Fall Season: September – December
• Spring Season: February – May
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Elizabethtown Soccer Club Youth Academy players participate in two 60-minute training sessions each week, led by our professional coaching staff. Training sessions are designed to maximize player development through a curriculum that emphasizes technical mastery, decision-making, creativity, and game understanding in a fun, challenging, and player-centered environment.

Our consistent training schedule allows players to build confidence, develop strong technical habits, and progress throughout the year while preparing for future opportunities within the Elizabethtown Soccer Club player pathway.

Program Overview

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• Most competitive program offered for 7-12 year old players
• Low coach to player ratio allows for consistent player support
• Focus on development of the individual player in a group setting
• 2 Training Sessions per week
• In house games every 4-5 training Sessions
• 2 NCYSA Youth Academy Festivals per Season

Club Fees & Uniforms

•  $285 per season (Fall Season / Spring Season) - broken into two installments per season
• $90 club resource fee
• Families receive a registration discount for signing up for the full year
• Fee does not include Elizabethtown Soccer Club jersey. Every player must purchase their jersey through the Flite Sportswear website

2026–2027 Youth Academy Registration & Evaluations

All players interested in joining the Elizabethtown Soccer Club Youth Academy for the 2026–2027 season must complete an Intent to Play Registration through PlayMetrics.

Families who are new to Elizabethtown Soccer Club will need to create a PlayMetrics account before registering. Parents or guardians should create an account in their own name and then add each child as a participant. Returning families can simply log in to their existing PlayMetrics account to complete the registration process.

Completing the Intent to Play Registration reserves your player's opportunity to participate in Youth Academy evaluations. Additional details, including evaluation dates, times, and locations, will be emailed to all registered families prior to the start of evaluations.

If you have any questions about the Youth Academy or the evaluation process, please contact the Elizabethtown Soccer Club staff.

We look forward to seeing your player on the field and helping them take the next step in their soccer journey!

Youth Academy Evaluation Dates

Youth Academy evaluations will be held for 7–12 age players. Evaluation dates, times, and locations can be found using the links below.

The Youth Academy is designed for players ages 7–12. We recognize that every child develops at a different pace, so exceptional 5 and 6-year-old players may be invited into the program if they demonstrate the ability, maturity, and enthusiasm to thrive in an older training environment. Final placement is determined by our coaching staff through the evaluation process.

Evaluations are conducted over two sessions, and players are expected to attend both days to allow our coaching staff to complete a thorough assessment. Attending both sessions provides the best opportunity for coaches to evaluate each player's technical ability, decision-making, athleticism, and overall potential in a variety of training activities and game situations.

If your player is unable to attend one or both evaluation sessions, please contact Elizabethtown Soccer Club prior to evaluations so we can discuss available options.

More Information about the NCYSA Youth Academy please click the link below

Interested in our Youth Academy? Contact us today!