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 Alamance County, 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, 5v5 or 7v7
• Teams will participate in 1 festival/event at the end of each season
• Fall AND spring season commitment
• Will train at home location (Alamance County, 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). 



BIRTHDATES 8/1/2016 - 7/31/2019



Interested players must register before attending the supplemental evaluations. 

Please reach out to Program Director Chip Eakes at ceakes@ncfusion.org with any questions.

Teams will train 2 times per week.  

Trainings sessions may be 5:15pm-6:30pm OR 6:30pm-7:45pm.

* $10 early bird discount available until April 15

 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. To cover credit card processing fees,  2.9% + $.30 will be applied 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 first year in a 2-year uniform kit cycle. All Juniors players are required to purchase a new uniform for the 2026-27 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.