FC Drive | 2011-12 Programs | Youth U07 - U14
FC DRIVE offers four levels of instruction and competition based on age, skill, and commitment:
Select Program: 37 week program designed to develop the U07 - U14 competitive soccer player driving each to the next level and ensuring continued enjoyment of the sport. Available to all players.
Premier Program: 40 week program for the committed player wishing to achieve success at the highest levels of the sport. This is a skills development program combined with intense year-round competition. Available to advanced U10 - U13.
Academy: an introductory 36 week program for the younger player (U06 - U08) using a structured, disciplined approach emphasizing fundamental skills, mental focus, teamwork, and enjoyment of the sport.
Chicago Youth Soccer Program: an entry level 27 week program for the U09 - U13 first time player or recreational player wishing to have training with experienced coaches and travel league games yet is not ready to commit to winter training and away tournaments.
Program Details
FALL (13 weeks August 15 - November 13) and SPRING (10 weeks April 2 - June 17)
- Two 90 minute practices weekly on TURF surfaces (Academy: 60 minutes each)
- Conditioning Camp: Montrose Beach, August 29-September 2, 4:30-6:30pm (excludes Academy)
- Weekend league game (excludes Academy)
- Specialized foot skills and goalkeeper clinics
Premier Program also includes 2 Tournaments (excludes travel expenses)
WINTER (January 2 - March 31)
- One 90 minute practice weekly (Academy: 60 minutes; excludes Chicago Youth Soccer)
- Specialized foot skills and goalkeeper clinics
Premier Program also includes
- One 90 minute practice plus weekly league game beginning November 28
- Darien Dynamo Tournament February, 2012
- Specialized foot skills and goalkeeper clinics
Fields
Outdoor practice and game fields: Montrose and Foster TURF (at Lake Shore Drive)
TURF fields maximize training results by providing predictible ball movement for skill development, safe surfaces for injury reduction, and quick drainage for fewer cancellations.
Indoor field: Chicago Indoor Sports, 3900 South Ashland Avenue
Leagues
Boys: Northern Illinois Soccer League
Girls: Illinois Women’s Soccer League
Experienced Coaching Professionals • League and Tournament Play • Fun with Purpose