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Youth Academy

TRYOUTS ARE HERE!

TRYOUT DATES

August 1st & 8th

Tryouts will take place on August 1st & 8th. Players will only need to attend ONE tryout date.

The tryouts will occur from 9:00am – 12:00pm

THE GOAL

A high-performance training environment for serious players and clarity for parents.

Our Youth Academy is designed for competitive players who are serious about developing their game. We train with UEFA-qualified coaches who have experience at the highest levels of the game in both Europe and the United States. Every session is built around one belief: put the player first. That means development, safety and mental wellness are at the center of everything we do.

THE STRUCTURE

An emphasis on individual focus and player and parent support

  • 3 – 90 min training sessions per week
  • Competitive League Games
  • 2 Showcase Tournaments
  • State Cup Participation
  • UEFA-Qualified Coaches
  • UEFA Development Methodology
  • Technical Mastery sessions coached by SCFC First Team coaches
  • UEFA Individual Development Plans (8 Week touch-base meetings)

THE AGE GROUPS

u11-u12

9v9 play

$1950 per player

Fees Include:

-Uniforms (Home, Away & Training Top)

-All insurance​

– League registration & compliance fees

-Coaches salary

-Coaches registration & background checks-

-Referee fees

-Two (2) showcase tournaments

u13-u14

11v11 play

$2400 per player

Fees Include:

-Uniforms (Home, Away & Training Top)

-All insurance​

– League registration & compliance fees

-Coaches salary

-Coaches registration & background checks-

-Referee fees

-Two (2) showcase tournaments

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Already Registered With Another Club?

If you have placed a deposit for the upcoming season with another club, Salem City FC will apply the value of your deposit towards your club fees.

THE PATHWAY

A direct line to the pros

Salem City FC competes in the USL system, the proven gateway to professional soccer in America, and the league that has launched more professional careers than any other pre-professional competition in the country. The USL pathway runs directly from where your player trains in the academy all the way to the USL Championship and beyond, with scouts, coaches, and clubs at every level of that system paying attention. When you develop with Salem City FC, you’re improving your game as well as stepping into a structure that is designed, from the ground up, to take players pro.


The U12 to U14 years are the foundation everything else is built on. This is the age where players absorb technical skills fastest, develop their relationship with the ball, and begin to understand the game at a deeper level. The habits formed in these years, good or bad, follow a player for the rest of their career.

The years between U15 and U17 are the most critical development window in a player's journey. This is where technical habits are hardened, physical attributes are built, and the tactical understanding that separates good players from elite ones begins to take shape. The work done in these years does not just prepare a player for the next season; it determines who they are at U18 and beyond.

U18 is where potential becomes a decision. College programs, academy scouts, and professional clubs are watching at this level, and the window to make an impression is narrower than it has ever been. Salem City FC exists for exactly this moment, giving U18 players the elite environment, qualified coaching, and honest development feedback they need to make the most of the time they have left to define their future.

THE DIFFERENCE

Why UEFA Methodology matter to you and your player's development

135%

MORE PASSES

260%

MORE SHOTS

500%

MORE GOALS

225%

MORE 1v1 WINS

280%

MORE DRIBBLING

THE PROMISE

We understand the time, energy, and financial commitment families make to youth sports.

Our promise is simple: 1) Your child will be coached in a positive environment focused on care and intention. 2) Their development will be the priority. 3) You will receive clear, honest feedback. Salem City Youth Academy is a differenct kind of youth sports program.

It is a structured environment designed to help you or your child improve and to help you understand their journey.

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