Academy (U8-U10)
The CSC Academy introduces young players to professional coaching and technical development. This training environment is ideal for U8–U10 players who love the game and are motivated to improve under licensed coaching staff.
The Academy is a supplemental program to Recreation. All players must be registered for recreation soccer to participate.
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Program Details
Goals & Mission
The CSC Academy prioritizes player development above all else, preparing players to progress to the travel level and beyond.
Our focus is on building technical ability, improving game understanding, developing a strong work ethic, and fostering a lifelong passion for soccer. We are committed to creating a supportive environment where every player is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.
Curriculum Focus
Training emphasizes individual skill development, helping players become more confident, creative, and comfortable on the ball. Sessions follow best practices from US Soccer, US Youth Soccer, and United Soccer Coaches.
Weekly training themes include:
- Dribbling for possession (changes of direction, shielding)
- Dribbling for penetration (attacking moves such as scissors, step-overs)
- First touch
- Passing
- Goalscoring, finishing, and ball striking
Schedule & Eligibility
- U8 Academy: Players born between August 1, 2018 and July 31, 2020
- U9 Academy: Players born between August 1, 2017 and July 31, 2018
- Training: Wednesdays
- Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
- Location: Culpeper Sports Complex
- Coaching: Professional licensed coaching staff
- U10 Academy: Players born between August 1, 2016 and July 31, 2017
- Training: Two trainings per week. *Exact days TBD
- Time: 5:30PM – 7:00PM
- Location: Culpeper Sports Complex
- Coaching: Professional licensed coaching staff
- *Please note this is not an open registration. Players are selected through tryouts or by invitation.
Training times and dates may change due to daylight, field availability, or weather.
Fees
- U8 Academy: $85 per season
- U9 & U10 Academy: $110 per season
- Academy Red Jersey: $20
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2026-27 Age Rules
Age Group Format Update
Starting in Fall 2026, U.S. Soccer is allowing youth leagues to move away from the traditional calendar birth year system (January 1–December 31) and instead use a school-year-based system (August 1–July 31).
What This Means
This change gives youth leagues the option to align age groupings more closely with the school calendar rather than the calendar year.
Why the Change Was Made
- Better align soccer age groups with school-year groupings
- Reduce disruption for players and families
- Create a more positive and consistent experience for youth players
- Program Details
- 2026-27 Age Rules
Program Details
Goals & Mission
The CSC Academy prioritizes player development above all else, preparing players to progress to the travel level and beyond.
Our focus is on building technical ability, improving game understanding, developing a strong work ethic, and fostering a lifelong passion for soccer. We are committed to creating a supportive environment where every player is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.
Curriculum Focus
Training emphasizes individual skill development, helping players become more confident, creative, and comfortable on the ball. Sessions follow best practices from US Soccer, US Youth Soccer, and United Soccer Coaches.
Weekly training themes include:
- Dribbling for possession (changes of direction, shielding)
- Dribbling for penetration (attacking moves such as scissors, step-overs)
- First touch
- Passing
- Goalscoring, finishing, and ball striking
Schedule & Eligibility
- U8 Academy: Players born between August 1, 2018 and July 31, 2020
- U9 Academy: Players born between August 1, 2017 and July 31, 2018
- Training: Wednesdays
- Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
- Location: Culpeper Sports Complex
- Coaching: Professional licensed coaching staff
- U10 Academy: Players born between August 1, 2016 and July 31, 2017
- Training: Two trainings per week. *Exact days TBD
- Time: 5:30PM – 7:00PM
- Location: Culpeper Sports Complex
- Coaching: Professional licensed coaching staff
- *Please note this is not an open registration. Players are selected through tryouts or by invitation.
Training times and dates may change due to daylight, field availability, or weather.
Fees
- U8 Academy: $85 per season
- U9 & U10 Academy: $110 per season
- Academy Red Jersey: $20
2026-27 Age Rules
Age Group Format Update
Starting in Fall 2026, U.S. Soccer is allowing youth leagues to move away from the traditional calendar birth year system (January 1–December 31) and instead use a school-year-based system (August 1–July 31).
What This Means
This change gives youth leagues the option to align age groupings more closely with the school calendar rather than the calendar year.
Why the Change Was Made
- Better align soccer age groups with school-year groupings
- Reduce disruption for players and families
- Create a more positive and consistent experience for youth players
