JUNIORS PROGRAM
Program Information
Within the Junior Academy Program, we offer two levels of play: Juniors (8U-10U) and Academy (9U-12U).
OVERVIEW:
The Juniors Program (8U-10U) stresses player development over results, and focuses on the development of individual skills, technique and basic game understanding in a training pool atmosphere. The program is recommended by US Soccer and the North Carolina Youth Soccer Association. Teams will be formed and will train in the Burlington, Danville, VA, Greensboro, High Point/Jamestown, Oak Ridge and Winston Salem regions. You will be able to select the location that is closest to your home.
Juniors Program Details:
- For players in the 8U-10U age groups
- Player evaluation is required
- Train 2 times per week
- Approx. 6-8 games per season
- Small sided format
- Teams will participate in 1 festival/event at the end of each season
- Fall AND spring season commitment
- Will train at home location (Burlington, Danville, VA, Greensboro, High Point/Jamestown, Oak Ridge, and Winston Salem.
The Academy Program (9U-12U) is designed for players seeking the highest level of training, competition, coaching & development in the club. The 9U Greensboro and Winston Salem teams will train in their home location. Pool teams will be formed in the 10U-12U age groups from players living within the Triad and will train at a central location at Ivey Redman Park (Kernersville).
Registration
We have a few open roster spots in the Juniors Program
for the upcoming fall season.
Interested players may register and attend the
supplemental tryouts in your area.
Greensboro & Burlington Areas - JULY 16TH, 5:30PM - 6:45PM at Bryan Park, 1605 Townsend Rd, Browns Summit
Winston Salem & High Point Areas - JULY 17TH, 5:30PM - 6:45PM at Truist Sports Park, 428 Twins Way, Bermuda Run
Please reach out to Chip Eakes. Head of Juniors Program, with any questions.
ceakes@ncfusion.org
Supplemental Training
Juniors Summer Camp
For players registered to participate in the Juniors Program for the 2025 fall season.
Join our NC Fusion Juniors staff for four action packed days of fundamentals and friendly competition.
*Juniors Camp is included in the program fees for players on the 9U Red & 10U Red teams.
Who: Rising 8U-10U players - players born in 2016-2018
Cost: $150
When:
Winston Salem = July 28 - 31 (9am-12pm) - Truist Sports Park, Bermuda Run, NC
Greensboro = August 4-7 (9am-12pm) - Proehlific Park,
Greensboro, NC
Juniors Tekkers Training
For players registered to participate in the Juniors Program for the 2025 fall season.
The NC Fusion Juniors Tekkers program is an excellent program designed to develop and enhance the technical skills and abilities of each player. In small groups, all sessions will be intense and fun with a focus on technical dribbling, passing, receiving and ball striking. Players will be challenged and pushed with 1 vs 1, 2 vs 2, and 3 vs 3 games, ball mastery, and comfort on the ball.
If you want to add a third night of training to your weekly schedule, this is great supplemental option!
Who: Rising 8U-10U players - players born in 2016-2018
Cost: $150
When: 5:30pm - 6:30pm OR 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Monday or Tuesday sessions
Week of September 1st through week of November 3rd
Locations:
Winston Salem - Truist Sports Park, 428 Twins Way, Bermuda Run, NC
OR
Greensboro = Bryan Park, 1605 Townsend Rd, Browns Summit, NC
Training, Game and Tournament Schedules
Boys teams based in Greensboro and Winston Salem will train on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Girls teams based in Greensboro and Winston Salem will train on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Training days for teams based in Burlington, High Point /Jamestown and Oak Ridge to be finalized an posted soon.
Trainings sessions may be 5:15pm-6:30pm OR 6:30pm-7:45pm.
Game dates will be provided by the program director at the start of each season and can be found on the team calendar in your PlayMetrics account. Finalized game times, played at any NC Fusion facility, will be updated in your team calendar at least 7 days prior to the game date.
Away game times will be provided as soon as received from the hosting club. Please be aware that we do not have control over the timing of the release of final game schedules when we are visiting another club.
Schedules are always subject to change due to last minute weather issues, coaching conflicts and opposing club decisions.
Important Dates
| Date | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| April 25 | Winston Salem Preview Session | No fee, registration required |
| April 27 | Greensboro Preview Sessions | No fee, registration required |
| April 25 & May 2 | High Point/Jamestown Preview Sessions | No fee, registration required |
| April 27 & May 2 | Burlington Preview Sessions | No fee, registration required |
| May 2 | Oak Ridge Preview Sessions | No fee, registration required |
| May 6-May 13 | Evaluations for New and Returning Players | Registration required |
| July 28- 31 | Jr Academy Camp* - Winston Salem | Optional, Registration required |
| August 4-7 | Jr Academy Camp* - Greensboro | Optional, Registration required |
| August 4 | Academy First Week of Training | |
| August 25 | Juniors First Week of Fall Season | |
| September 6 | First games | |
| November 2 | Last day of fall season | |
| January 26 | Academy First Week of Spring Season | |
| February 9 | Juniors First Week of Spring Season | |
| March 9-13 | WS Spring Break | |
| March 30-April 3 | GSO, HPJ, OR Spring Break | |
| April 6-10 | BUR Spring Break | |
| April 27-30 | Juniors Last Week of Spring Season | |
| May 4-8 | Academy Last Week of Spring Season |
Schedule subject to change
* Not included in Juniors program fees and requires separate registration
Program Fees
| Fees | |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee* | $50 |
| Juniors | $950 |
| 9U Red | $1,955 |
| 10U Red | $1,985 |
| 10U Pre-ECNL | $2,300 |
| 11U-12U Pre-ECNL | $2,600 |
* $10 early bird discount available until April 15
| 10 Month Payment Plan Due Dates | Juniors | Academy 9U Red | Academy 10U Red | Academy 10U Pre-ECNL | Academy 11U-12U Pre-ECNL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Fee | $212.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $260.00 |
| July 15 | $82 | $189.44 | $192.78 | $227.78 | $260.00 |
| August 15 | $82 | $189.44 | $192.78 | $227.78 | $260.00 |
| September 15 | $82 | $189.44 | $192.78 | $227.78 | $260.00 |
| October 15 | $82 | $189.44 | $192.78 | $227.78 | $260.00 |
| November 15 | $82 | $189.44 | $192.78 | $227.78 | $260.00 |
| December 15 | $82 | $189.44 | $192.78 | $227.78 | $260.00 |
| January 15 | $82 | $189.44 | $192.78 | $227.78 | $260.00 |
| February 15 | $82 | $189.44 | $192.77 | $227.78 | $260.00 |
| March 15 | $82 | $189.44 | $192.77 | $227.78 | $260.00 |
| Total Fees | $950.00 | $1,955.00 | $1,985.00 | $2,300.00 | $2,600.00 |
REGISTRATION FEE: The registration fee is paid before evaluations, or supplemental evaluations. 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 and 10 month payment plans are also available. 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, NCYSA dues, player cards, background checks, registrars, intent to play fees, coaching education, parent education, referee fees, tournament fees and coaches travel. Program fees are all inclusive except for the uniform.
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 is not included in the program fees. We are entering the second year in a 2-year uniform kit cycle. All NEW Jr Academy players are required to purchase a new uniform for the 2025-26 season.
CAMP FEES/ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS: Supplemental programming is not included and is optional, players must register for camps and additional programs.
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Chip Eakes | Head of Juniors Program | ceakes@ncfusion.org |
| Kiley Cirillo | Head of Soccer Operations | kcirillo@ncfusion.org |
| Kristen Strain | Chief Administrative Officer | kstrain@ncfusion.org |
