Program Overview

Club Fee: $0

🙏 There is however a nonrefundable good faith payment of $175 once a player is selected.

This program focuses on improving players’ technique in 10 core areas (see Technical development). Teams are coached by an ERFC certified professional coach for both training and games. Our Royal Academy is intended for players who desire to play at a higher level. Some of our players have ambitions to play in college or beyond, while others have no desire to extend their career beyond high school. Regardless of a player’s ambition, a level of commitment is required to participate in this program. Positions are half year commitment for a 4-5 month season. Girl teams play from August - November. Please see tournament/showcase schedule below.
⚠️ Mandatory Pre-season team camp starting in July.
⚽️ Pre-season dates: July 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, Aug 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22

Program highlights include:

• ERFC certified professional coach

• 4 Training sessions per week (3 football training sessions, 1 strength training session on Saturday mornings)

• Volunteering and team bonding initiatives

• Competitions in the form of tournaments and showcases

🏆 Competition Overviews

Royal Academy teams compete in 4 to 5 events which are comprised of tournaments and showcase

⚽️ Training Overview

Football Training sessions will be Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays (6:45 - 8:00 PM or 8:00 - 9:15 PM. Training sessions will be held at one of the City of Greensboro’s sporting facilities (Hester Park, Leonard Rec. Center and/or Jaycee park).

💪 Training Overview

Strength training sessions will be on Saturdays (8:30 - 9:30 or 9:30 - 10:30 AM). Training sessions will be held at one of the City of Greensboro’s sporting facilities (Hester Park, Leonard Rec. Center and/or Jaycee park).