FC Drive | 2010-11 Programs | Youth
FC DRIVE offers four levels of instruction and competition based on age, skill, and commitment:
Premier Program: for the committed player wishing to achieve success at the highest levels of the sport. The development program combined with intense year-round competition will drive this player to success.
Select Program: designed to develop the skills and game of the U07 - U14 competitive soccer player driving each to the next level and ensuring continued enjoyment of the sport.
Academy: a developmental program for younger players using a structured, disciplined approach emphasizing fundamental skills, mental focus, teamwork, and enjoyment of the sport.
Chicago Youth Soccer Program: an entry level program for the U09 - U12 first time player or recreational player who wants training with experienced coaches and travel league games yet is not ready to commit to winter training and away tournaments.
FALL (13 weeks August 16 - November 14) and SPRING (10 weeks April 4 - June 12)
Academy
- Two 60 minute practices weekly on TURF surfaces beginning August 23
All Other Programs
- Conditioning Camp 2 hours, everyday, Montrose beach, August 16 - August 20
- Two 90 minute practices weekly on TURF surfaces beginning August 23
- Weekend league game (usually Sunday)
- Specialized foot skills and goalkeeper clinics
Premier Program: 3 Tournaments (player registration fees included in tuition)
Practice and Game fields: Montrose TURF and new Foster TURF fields (at Lake Shore Drive)
TURF fields maximize training results by giving players safe, level surfaces, predictability in ball movement, and more practices because the fields drain quickly thereby reducing field condition cancellations.
Boys’ game league: Northern Illinois Soccer League, www.northernillinoissoccerleague.com
Girls’ game league: Illinois Women’s Soccer League, www.iwsl.com
WINTER
Academy (13 weeks January 3 - April 2)
- One 60 minute practice weekly
Select Program (13 weeks January 3 - April 2)
- One 90 minute practice weekly and intra-and inter-club scrimmages
- Specialized foot skills and goalkeeper clinics
Premier Program (16 weeks November 29 - December 17 and January 3 - April 2)
- One 90 minute practice PLUS league game weekly
- Darien Dynamo Tournament February, 2011
- Specialized foot skills and goalkeeper clinics
Indoor fields: Chicago Indoor Sports, Windy City Fieldhouse
Experienced Coaching Professionals • League and Tournament Play • Fun with Purpose