The goal of CFSC’s Developmental Program is to welcome new players to the game. Focus is on developing the technical fundamentals of the game and introducing the basics of soccer tactics and strategy while keeping soccer fun. The program is administered by professionally licensed, club coaches who know and love the game. In the Bridge Program, we look to bridge the gap between recreational/developmental & competitive soccer to ensure a smooth transition to competitive soccer. In the Competitive Program, our younger players continue to learn the technical and tactical aspects of the game in a more competitive environment. Coaches are professionally licensed and competition is generated through local and regional leagues, as well as local tournaments. CFSC’s Academy Program is for our U13 and older players. Two Academy options allow our most committed players to take their skills to the highest level. All aspects of the game and player profile are taught and competition is at the Premier league and Showcase level.
| Developmental Program | Bridge Program | Competitive Program | Academy Program | |
| Development Goals | Introduction to soccer, basics of technical training, team game, fun. | Bridging the gap between developmental & competitive soccer. | Player development within the team game, technical training, team strategy & tactics, compete. | Total player development – Technical, tactical, strategy, psychological, video analysis (for select teams), SAQ & more. |
| Commitment Level | Low – Equal game time relative to training. | Medium - More training than games | Medium – More training than games. | Medium to High – Emphasis on player development through training. |
| Training Approach | Team-oriented – Players are aligned based on age group and play as a group throughout season. Groups train together. | Primarily team-oriented - Players are aligned based on age and ability and mostly play as a team throughout season. Groups train together. | Primarily team-oriented - Players are aligned based on age and ability and mostly play as a team throughout season. Some player movement from team to team is expected. Teams train together. | Player-oriented - Players are aligned based on ability and player movement throughout the Academy is fluid. Player pools train together with breakout sessions based on ability and/or upcoming competitive events. |
| Training Schedule | Training: 2 weekly Games: 1 weekly | Training: 2 weekly Games: 1 weekly | Training: 2-3 weekly Games: 1-2 weekly | Training: 3-5 weekly Games: 1-2 weekly |
| Coach Profile | Administered by professionally licensed Club Coaches. | Overseen by Club DOC's. | Professionally licensed Club Coaches. | Academy Staff Coaches. |
| Competitive Landscape | In-house weekly games. | Local League. | Local & state-level leagues and events (Ex. GCF, President’s Cup). | Regional, state, showcase-level leagues and events (Ex. FSPL, Sunshine Conference, State Cup). |
| Season Dates | Fall: September - November Spring: February - May | Fall: August - November Spring: February - May | Fall: August - November Spring: February - May Winter: Futsal (Fees Additional) | Year-round with breaks in Winter and Summer Winter: Futsal (Fees Additional) |
| Field Location | Northwest Recreational Complex – Apopka, FL | Northwest Recreational Complex – Apopka, FL | Northwest Recreational Complex – Apopka, FL | Northwest Recreational Complex – Apopka, FL |
| Program Fees | $195 per season * Uniform cost ~ $50.00 * Payment Plan Available * Financial Aid Available | $1,295 Annually * Uniform cost ~ $75.00 * Payment Plan Available * Financial Aid Available ** Tournament fees NOT included | $1,495 Annually ($100 Discount if Paid in Full) * Uniform cost additional * Uniform cost ~ $325.00 * Payment Plan Available ** Financial Aid Available *** One tournament fees included | $1,895 Annually ($100 Discount if Paid in Full) * Uniform cost additional * Uniform cost ~ $325.00 * Payment Plan Available ** Financial Aid Available *** One tournament fees included |