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Progressive Soccer Development
MCFC believes that soccer should not only be fun, but that players should also have
the opportunity to progress to whatever level of soccer they desire. MCFC does not
operate a recreational soccer program, but rather relies on the excellent recreational
soccer programs of local leagues to provide opportunities for youth as early as five
years old to play this great sport. MCFC works closely with these leagues to afford a
smooth transition to play competitive travel soccer. MCFC has teams for youth
beginning at age U-9 teams. The competitive teams are for youth who show particular
promise and aptitude for competitive soccer. A list of some of the local recreational
league partners in Monterey County is provided on our LINKS page.
In general, players progress in soccer in the following steps, depending on their skill
level and soccer experience. Naturally, players who start in their early years at 5 or 6
years of age tend to command the skills necessary to play competitive soccer when
they are 8 or 9 years old. Players will tend to self-select their level of play based on
skills, speed, commitment and mental deliberation.
Ages Level of Soccer
4-8 Recreational Class 4
8-11 Competitive Soccer Class 3 (entry level)
12-18 Competitive Soccer Class 1 or Premier (advanced)
13-17 Olympic Development Program (ODP) (in addition to
Club soccer for advanced players)
18+ Collegiate soccerrs
MCFC believes that soccer should not only be fun, but that players should also have
the opportunity to progress to whatever level of soccer they desire. MCFC does not
operate a recreational soccer program, but rather relies on the excellent recreational
soccer programs of local leagues to provide opportunities for youth as early as five
years old to play this great sport. MCFC works closely with these leagues to afford a
smooth transition to play competitive travel soccer. MCFC has teams for youth
beginning at age U-9 teams. The competitive teams are for youth who show particular
promise and aptitude for competitive soccer. A list of some of the local recreational
league partners in Monterey County is provided on our LINKS page.
In general, players progress in soccer in the following steps, depending on their skill
level and soccer experience. Naturally, players who start in their early years at 5 or 6
years of age tend to command the skills necessary to play competitive soccer when
they are 8 or 9 years old. Players will tend to self-select their level of play based on
skills, speed, commitment and mental deliberation.
Ages Level of Soccer
4-8 Recreational Class 4
8-11 Competitive Soccer Class 3 (entry level)
12-18 Competitive Soccer Class 1 or Premier (advanced)
13-17 Olympic Development Program (ODP) (in addition to
Club soccer for advanced players)
18+ Collegiate soccerrs
> Skills for Competitive Team Players
Players interested in competitive travel soccer need to demonstrate, at minimum, the
following aptitude(s) towards soccer:
- Ability to dribble with the ball both slowly and at high speed under control and with
both inside and outside of the feet - Ability to use both left and right foot for dribbling, passing and shielding the ball
(not mastery, but basic abilities) - Aggressive desire to win and possess the ball, both attacking and defending on
the field (not afraid of the ball, ability to compete 1 v. 1 with virtually any player in
age category) - Strong trapping skills, including being able to trap with foot, thigh or chest and
keep close possession of the ball - Definitive sense of position on the field and overall “shape” of the team playing on
the field
Players who are interested in trying out for a competitive team should contact the
coaches for the particular age group and gender your son or daughter is interested in
playing for. The coaches are listed on our Coaches tab of the website.
> Camps & Clinics
> College Recruit Information
> CYSA & US Club Soccer Forms
> CYSA District II Olympic Development Program
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MCFC Competitive Team Try-outs
ATTENTION SOCCER PLAYERS - Are you interested in exploring the opportunity to play
on a competitive traveling team with MCFC? MCFC has approximately 25 competitive
teams playing throughout Monterey County for both boys and girls ages U9 through U18.
Click on the TEAMS page and contact the individual coach for your particular age group
to join the team for a practice and discuss the opportunity to play on the team.
Questions: Call Eric Johnsen at (831) 214-0964 or
email at ericjohnsen@montereysoccer.com
ATTENTION SOCCER PLAYERS - Are you interested in exploring the opportunity to play
on a competitive traveling team with MCFC? MCFC has approximately 25 competitive
teams playing throughout Monterey County for both boys and girls ages U9 through U18.
Click on the TEAMS page and contact the individual coach for your particular age group
to join the team for a practice and discuss the opportunity to play on the team.
Questions: Call Eric Johnsen at (831) 214-0964 or
email at ericjohnsen@montereysoccer.com