GIRLS & BOYS ACADEMY PROGRAMS

Program Information


The Academy Program is designed for players in the 9U-12U age groups seeking the highest level of training, competition, coaching & development in the club.  Pool teams are formed from players living within the Triad.  While the 9U Greensboro and Winston Salem teams will train in their home location, the 10U-12U pool teams will train at a central location at Ivey Redman Park (Kernersville). 

2025/26 Program Information 11U-12U Pre-ECNL 10U Black
Months Active Aug-May Aug-May
Team Training 3x Per Week 3x
GK Training 1X Per Week 1
League Matches 8-12 per season 8-12
Tournaments 3 Per Season 3
Match Filming 5 Games 5 Games
Individual Development Plans Yes Yes
Sports Performance Yes Yes
Indoor Training Space Yes Yes
Winter Futsal Yes yes
Training Location Kernersville Kernersville

Tryouts


PROGRAM INFORMATION MEETINGS

Greensboro - April 27th – Rising 11u (birth year 2015) - 6:30PM at Bryan Park

Winston Salem - April 29th – Rising 11u (birth year 2015) - 6:30PM at Truist Sports Park

 

 


Tryout registration is now open to select players born in 2014-2017 

for the 2025-26 soccer year.


Players must register BEFORE attending the tryout sessions.

We highly recommend players attend both tryout dates.


Program questions may be directed to Patrick Bridges - pbridges@ncfusion.org 


GIRLS TRYOUT DATES

Birth Year Age Group Day 1 Day 2 Time Location
2014 12U 5/14 5/15 6:30PM-7:45PM Kernersville YMCA
2015 11U 5/14 5/15 5:15PM-6:30PM Kernersville YMCA
2016 10U 5/2 5/4 5:15PM-6:30PM Kernersville YMCA
2017 9U 5/8 5/9 5:15PM-6:30PM Bryan Park
2017 9U 5/12 5/13 5:15PM-6:30PM Truist Sports Park



BOYS TRYOUT DATES

Birth Year Age Group Day 1 Time Day 2 Time Location
2014 12U 5/12 6:30PM-7:45PM 5/13 6:30PM-7:45PM Kernersville YMCA
2015 11U 5/12 5:15PM-6:30PM 5/13 5:15PM-6:30PM Kernersville YMCA
2016 10U 5/2 6:30PM-7:45PM 5/4 4:00PM-5:15PM Kernersville YMCA
2017 9U 5/8 5:15PM-6:30PM 5/9 5:15PM-6:30PM Bryan Park
2017 9U 5/12 5:15PM-6:30PM 5/13 5:15PM-6:30PM Truist Sports Park



Tryouts will be held at the Kernersville YMCA, 1113 W Mountain St, Kernersville, NC 27284

Register here
Coaching Assignments

2025/26 Important Dates


Date Description Location Time
April 27th Program Information Meeting Bryan Park 6:30PM
April 29th Program Information Meeting Truist Sports Park 6:30PM
May 2-15 10U-12U Tryouts Kernersville YMCA see schedule above
May 8-13 9U Tryouts Bryan Park and Truist Sports Park see schedule above
August 4 - November ? Fall season
February - May Spring Season
Dec-Jan Winter Futsal



Game and tournament schedules will be provided by your coach at the start of each season and can be found on the team calendar in your PlayMetrics account.





Program Fees


2025/26 Fees
Registration fee* $50
11U-12U Pre-ECNL $2,600
10U Black $2,300
9U Red $1,955

* A $10 early bird discount will be offered through April 15th


Payment Plan Due Dates 11U-12U Pre-ECNL 10U Black 9U Red
Acceptance Fee $260 $250 $250
Jul 15 $260 $227.78 $189.45
Aug 15 $260 $227.78 $189.45
Sep 15 $260 $227.78 $189.45
Oct 15 $260 $227.78 $189.45
Nov 15 $260 $227.78 $189.45
Dec 15 $260 $227.78 $189.45
Jan 15 $260 $227.78 $189.45
Feb 15 $260 $227.78 $189.45
Mar 15 $260 $227.78 $189.45
Total Fees $2,600.00 $2,300.00 $1,955

REGISTRATION FEE: The registration fee is paid before tryouts, or supplemental tryouts. This fee covers a dry-fit training shirt, evaluators, and all admin associated with registration/placement process.                       


PAYMENT OPTIONS: Fees may be paid in full or in a 10 month payment plan. There will be a $3.00 processing fee added to each payment.                       


PROGRAM FEES: Include all of the following: Coaches, director of soccer, administration, operating system, fields/facility maintenance, referee assignor fees, communication, insurance, training equipment, video technology, sports psychology sessions, US Club/NCYSA dues, player cards, background checks, registrars, intent to play fees, coaching education, parent education, individual player development tools, College Fit Finder, college recruitment coordinator, sports performance analyst, referee fees, tournament fees and coaches travel. Program fees are all inclusive except for the uniform and personal travel expenses.                           


LATE PAYMENTS:   Players will be ineligible to participate in training, games or tournaments if the account becomes 15 days past due.                                 


UNIFORMS: The cost of the uniform and other required gear is not included in the program fees. We are entering the second year in a 2-year uniform kit cycle. All new players will be required to purchase a new uniform kit.                               


CAMP FEES/ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS: Supplemental programming is not included and is optional, players must register for camps and additional programs.   


REGIONAL/NATIONAL EVENTS: Program fees do not include the additional expenses associated with participation in regional and national events for qualifying teams. Additional expenses may include tournament registration, coach's travel expenses, as well as individual player's travel expenses. NC Fusion will support and promote any fundraising efforts organized by the team to help offset team and player expenses. 

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - NC Fusion is dedicated to provide opportunities in sport to all youth, regardless of the ability to pay, to the extent that financial assistance funds are available. Up to 80 percent of program fees may be awarded based on demonstrated need. To apply, go to the Programs section in your PlayMetrics account and select the Financial Aid tab. You will need to be prepared to provide proof of income documents.

Contacts


Name Position Email
Patrick Bridges Academy Director pbridges@ncfusion.org
Kiley Cirillo Head of Soccer Operations kcirillo@ncfusion.org
Kristen Strain Chief Administrative Officer kstrain@ncfusion.org