Dear Culpeper Soccer Club Members, 

My name is Carl Gray, and I am excited to introduce myself as the new Technical Director for the Culpeper Soccer Club. I am a USSF A-licensed coach with over 40 years of coaching experience.  Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with players at various levels, from youth development to professional leagues. Here are some key highlights about my background:

Coaching Experience: I’ve dedicated four decades to coaching soccer, honing my skills at the high school, collegiate and professional level and passion for the game. As a member of the Virginia State Olympic Development Staff for 25 years, I’ve contributed to player development in our region. I have taken youth teams, to many international tournaments throughout Europe and coached the first team from the USA to win the Italy Youth International Tournament. Several of my ODP teams have competed for the National Championships.

Certifications: I hold a certification as a USSF Coaching Instructor , allowing me to share my knowledge with fellow coaches. Over 3500 coaches have attended courses that I’ve instructed, benefiting from my mentorship, many of them now coaching at universities. 

Player Success: I take immense pride in having coached players who went on to play professionally in the MLS, and USL. Additionally, more than 100 of my former players have continued their soccer journey by playing in college. 

Playing Background: In my youth, I played soccer in New Jersey, gaining valuable experience on the field. I had the privilege of playing collegiately at Frostburg State University, where I was selected as an All-South/All-American. My university honored me by inducting me into the Athletic Hall of Fame.

I have been a resident of Culpeper since 1979 and I helped to organize the club many years ago. 

 I am thrilled to return to the Culpeper Soccer Club and look forward to contributing to the growth and success of our players. Together, we can create a positive and competitive environment that fosters skill development, teamwork, and a love for the beautiful game.

 Feel free to reach out to me anytime—I’m eager to connect with each of you! 

Carl Gray
Technical Director CSC
 USSF A-licensed Coach

Program Mission

The mission of Culpeper Soccer Club's Travel Program is to provide a modern, integrated, and cohesive travel program that produces and retains team players who demonstrate the ability and mentality to succeed in soccer and in life. Our program's culture is exemplified by our players who share a common goal to grow and play the game of soccer. The Culpeper Soccer Club (CSC) Travel Program provides elite players with pathways to the next level, experienced coaches with national licensing, full-year playing opportunities, individualized skill training, competitive league play, showcase events and tournaments, preseason training, and so much more! We look forward to working with players who are ready to challenge themselves in this premier program.

Core Values

• Integrity
  
• Community
  
• Courage
  

Player Opportunity

• Licensed Coaches
• Full-Time Technical Staff
• Winter Training
• Goalkeeper Training
• Preseason Training and Team Camps
• Access to recorded games on VEO
• National Premier League Member Club
• Tournament Allowance
• VYSA President Cup or State Cup Tournaments for Eligible Teams
• Adidas Uniform Sponsorship
• Showcase Events
• Scrimmage Fests
• Top Grade Bermuda Grass Playing Fields
• League Play
  
• College Prep Planning
• Field Fees Included
  
• Referee Fees Included
  
• US Club Fees Included
  

Player Development Curriculum

Culpeper Soccer Club follows the U.S. Soccer Player Development Curriculum and the CSC Travel Soccer Training Curriculum.

• U.S. Soccer Grassroots Roadmap Curriculum
  
• U.S. Soccer Roadmap Curriculum
• CSC Travel Soccer Training Curriculum
  

Establish CSC player development opportunities at the next level

• Continue mission of identifying players with truly elite potential whose development would be best served playing in an elite environment.
  
• Provide training opportunities at Technical Director's approval for Elite level players (Elite - Defined as National/College Level).
• Provide playing opportunities to college level players at showcase events. 
• Provide avenue for Culpeper based youth to play at the national, professional, and college level.

We Build Champions

Our culture is exemplified by our players and their common goal to grow and play the game of soccer. Players are not bound by program or label, but by work ethic and character.

Annual Schedule

• Preseason Training and Team Camps (August)
  
• Preseason Friendlies (August)
  
• 2 Training Sessions Per Week for U11-U19 Teams (August-November)
  
• Goalkeeper Training (September-November)
• Fall Season League and Tournament Play on Saturdays or Sundays (September-November)
  
• Winter Indoor or Outdoor Training (January-February)
• Spring Preseason (March)
• 2 Training Sessions Per Week for U11-U14 Teams (March-May)
• Goalkeeper Training (March-May)
  
• Spring Season League and Tournament Play on Saturdays or Sundays (April-May)
• Travel Tryouts (May)

Training dates and schedules are subject to change if public health guidelines, weather cancellations, or other unforeseen circumstances prevent regularly scheduled soccer activities. Winter futsal training is included at no additional cost for Travel players but can be cancelled without make-up opportunities if health guidelines or weather cancellations prevent indoor soccer activities. Every attempt will be made to make-up cancelled soccer activities. 

2024 I 25 Preseason Camps

• Technical Training Camp | August 6-8 | U11-U15 Travel Players: 6-7pm | U16-U19 Travel Players: 7:15-8:15pm
  
• Travel Team Camps | August 13-15 | U11-U15 Teams: 6-7:15pm | U16-U19 Teams: 7:30-8:45pm
  
• Preseason Player and Team-Oriented Camps to Prepare for Fall Season
  
• Camps Included for All CSC U11-U19 Travel Players at No Additional Cost
• Camps Held at Culpeper Sports Complex

National Premier League (NPL) West Match-Day Format

• NPL coordinates club-to-club traveling schedule. Each club’s contingent of teams, boys and girls, travel together to all away games. Start times are staggered allowing Technical Staff and multiplayer families to watch several games. Home games for CSC teams are held in Culpeper, generally at a single location, which helps families enjoy the game-day experience as a club and community.
  

Included Tournaments

• U11-U14 | Fall Preseason Friendlies | 2 Tournaments
• U15-U16 | Fall Preseason Friendlies | 3 Tournaments
• U17-U19 | Fall Preseason Friendlies | 2 Tournaments | 1 College Showcase Event
• Tournament Budgets for Eligible Teams will be Adjusted for Presidents Cup or State Cup Participation
• All Tournaments must be Scheduled and Approved by Technical Staff
  

Preseason Friendlies & Tournaments Schedules

• U11-U19 Preseason Friendlies | TBD
  
• U11-U14 Tournaments | Fall: Blue Ridge Cup | Spring: TBD
  
• U15-U19 Tournaments | Fall: Blue Ridge Cup | Winter: TBD
  

• U11-U12 Travel | $1,050.00
  
• U13-U14 Travel | $1,240.00
  
• U15-U19 Travel | $1,050.00 (Fall & Winter League Season / Limited Spring Season Play)