The purpose of Jr. Academy soccer is to provide an opportunity for the players to have FUN, learn the game and develop life skills including a life-long love of the game.

Jr. Academy Soccer: A soccer program that is primarily devoted to the enjoyment and development of soccer players without the emphasis on travel or high level competition.

Jr. Academy Player: A player who is assigned to a team without regard to his/her abilities and skills.

Jr. Academy Seasons: There are 2 seasons:

• Spring Season
• Fall Season

Junior Academy Team: Teams are formed randomly and play only against other FCB Youth teams unless otherwise noted for fun. Game scores and league standings not recorded.

The FCB Youth Jr. Academy Program is designed for the beginning or developing player. Newcomers to the game of soccer are welcome, beginning at 4 years old. 

We provide a fun, safe and healthy experience for ALL KIDS…big kids, little kids, tall kids, short kids, young kids, older kids…kids who want to play for one or more seasons.  More importantly, it’s for kids who want to play in a relaxed atmosphere, strictly for FUN, while sharpening their individual skills and learning more about the game.

Kids are different, and because they are different their physical, social and psychological needs are different. Our programs are aimed at meeting the different needs of all kids.

Our Jr. Academy Program provides a healthy activity, with a small-sided games approach. These programs emphasize FUN, participation and de-emphasize winning at all costs.

Every child is guaranteed playing time and the game is taught in a FUN, relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. 

Equipment Required:

• Soccer shoes. 
• Shinguards – It is mandatory that all players in any soccer program wear shinguards, completely covered by their socks.
• Soccer Ball – each player must bring their own properly inflated, properly sized soccer ball to all games and practices.
  • U4 – U8 = Size 3
• Water bottle – Players must bring enough water, in an appropriate/safe container, to all sessions.

Safety Rules:

• A player must not use equipment or wear anything that is dangerous to themselves or another player.
• Eyeglasses should be secured with a headband.
• PLAYERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO WEAR ANY JEWELRY or EARRINGS DURING SOCCER GAMES
• If a player has earrings, including newly-pierced earrings, they must remove them in order to play in the game – NO EXCEPTIONS 
• Band-Aids or tape over the earrings is not allowed.