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SOCCER PROGRAMS OVERVIEW

FC Harlem’s soccer development model consist of five key programs designed for boys and girls of various skill levels from ages 5 to 19.

Participation in all soccer programs requires a commitment to one of our age specific enrichment programs.

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SOCCER FOR SUCCESS

Since 2007 FC Harlem's after school soccer program, Soccer in the Schools started by John Alverez has brought soccer into the schools in Harlem.

In 2011 FC Harlem and the U.S. Soccer Foundation partnered to bring Soccer for Success to the schools in Harlem. The Soccer for Success program is the U.S. Soccer Foundation’s innovative after‐school youth development program that uses soccer as a tool to reduce obesity and promote healthy lifestyles for

children in low‐income urban communities. The goal is to improve the health of our participants in an

environment that is both safe and encouraging.

RECREATIONAL LEAGUE

Our recreational league targets boys and girls ages 5-14 of any skill level. There are no prerequisites in terms of skill or experience. Since 2006, our recreational league participation has grown from approximately 85 players to over 300. Matches and/or practices are scheduled once a week during the fall (and soon Spring) to accommodate participants that are being introduced to the game. Our Rec League supports and encourages a high level of parent involvement.

DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAM

Players that express an interest in continuing skill development and training may participate in our developmental program, which targets children ages 7-12. This program is designed to have 2 to 3 training sessions per week under a licensed coach employing structured tactics and FC Harlem philosophy. Players that do well in the developmental program will be encouraged to try out for the FC Harlem Travel Teams.

FC HARLEM TRAVEL TEAMS

The travel teams currently target children ages 9-16 to represent FC Harlem in various competitive travel leagues. Participation on the travel teams is by tryout only, players are not guaranteed a spot on the teams. In addition to traveling to play teams throughout New York City, member of the travel teams may travel out of the state or country to play tournaments or friendly matches against other clubs.

SUPER 20 TEAMS

The best players in our program ages 17-19 can tryout for our Super 20 Team which plays in the United Soccer League a national amateur league. The U20 team attracts talented college freshman seeking top level competition during the summer. FC Harlem plays in the Mid Atlantic Division travelling to CT, NY, NJ and PA.