June 26, 2025
Registration for Fall 2025 Academy I Program (5U-8U) is Open!
FC Frederick's Academy Program has been called "one of the finest youth development programs of any youth soccer club in the United States." Modeled after the ideals set forth in the USSF National Youth License, players participate in "developmentally appropriate" training activities that are both challenging and fun.
The Academy I Program is usually players' first introduction to soccer (or organized sports generally) and the primary goal is to ensure players have fun, while planting the seeds for a lifelong enjoyment of the game. Players will learn a variety of skills over the course of the season, including moves, ball mastery, and juggling techniques.
The Academy I Director oversees all aspects of the Academy I Program, and works with staff coaches to develop and implement program goals. FC Frederick's Academy Director, Jackie Eskay, brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the program.
To join any Academy I program, players must register through FC Frederick's Playmetrics portal. Players participate in age group programs based on the year they were born (program fees vary for each age group). For labelling purposes, "8U" (for example) means that players in that age group can be 8 years old and younger. The 2025-26 age groups are:
2021 = 5U
2020 = 6U
2019 = 7U
2018 = 8U
Academy I - 8U Program: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
Birthdate Range: January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018
Parent Meeting: August 2025 TBD
Practice Days/Time/Location: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30pm – 7:30pm, Urbana Community Park (3230 Stone Barn Drive, Frederick, MD 21704)
First Practice: Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Game Day: Saturday afternoons
First Game Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
Last Game Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Fee: $300
Uniform: Each player orders his/her uniform ("Academy Player Package") through New Gen Sports.
Academy I - 7U Program: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
Birthdate Range: January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019
Parent Meeting: August 2025 TBD
Practice Days/Time/Location: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:20pm – 6:20pm, Urbana Community Park (3230 Stone Barn Drive, Frederick, MD 21704)
First Practice: Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Game Day: Saturday afternoons
First Game Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
Last Game Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Fee: $300
Uniform: Each player orders his/her uniform ("Academy Player Package") through New Gen Sports.
Academy I - 6U Program: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
Birthdate Range: January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020
Practice Days/Time/Location: Fridays, 6:30pm – 7:30pm, Urbana Community Park (3230 Stone Barn Drive, Frederick, MD 21704)
First Practice: Friday, September 5, 2025
Game Day: Saturday mornings, Urbana Community Park
First Game Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
Last Game Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Fee: $225
Uniform: Each player orders his/her t-shirt (player's choice!) from the FCF Fanwear Site.
Academy I - 5U Program: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
Birthdate Range: January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021
Practice Days/Time/Location: Fridays, 5:30pm – 6:15pm, Urbana Community Park (3230 Stone Barn Drive, Frederick, MD 21704)
First Practice: Friday, September 5, 2025
Game Day: Saturday mornings, Urbana Community Park
First Game Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
Last Game Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Fee: $225
Uniform: Each player orders his/her t-shirt (player's choice!) from the FCF Fanwear Site.
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