About Our Juniors Program

FC Frederick's Pre-Juniors 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 Pre-Juniors program enhances and refines the technical skills and 1v1 ability developed in the Academy I & II programs, while introducing players to the small-sided game environment. FCF's Pre-Juniors Directors oversee all program aspects, and work with the Director of Coaching and Staff Coaches to develop and implement program goals. FC Frederick's Pre-Junior Boys Director, Scott Mohler, and Pre-Junior Girls Director, Bo Eskay, bring a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the Pre-Juniors program. Annual Evaluations take place each May for the coming year, but PLAYERS CAN ALSO JOIN THE CLUB AT ANY TIME DURING THE YEAR.

Players participate in age group programs based on their birthdate. For labeling purposes, U12 (for example) means that players in that age group are 12 years old and younger at the beginning of the calendar year/season. The 2026-27 age groups are:

U11 = 8/1/2015 to 7/31/2016

U12 = 8/1/2014 to 7/31/2015

U11 Program:

Coaching: FCF Staff Coach; oversight by Pre-Juniors Boys & Girls Directors

Commitment: Yearly. Players are placed on flighted teams following Evaluations in May; can join at other times.

Training: Twice per week at Frederick area fields

Leagues: Girls Academy Inspire, National 1 League, EDP, United Clubs League, NCSL or other leagues based on team level

Events: FCF ScrimmageFest (Fall/Spring); Tournaments (Fall/Spring); SkillsFest (Fall/Spring)

Other: Uniform and size 4 soccer ball are additional costs (purchased through soccer.com)

U12 PROGRAM:

Coaching: FCF Staff Coach; oversight by Pre-Juniors Boys & Girls Directors

Commitment: Yearly. Players are placed on flighted teams following Evaluations in May; can join at other times.

Training: Twice per week plus at Frederick area fields

Leagues: Girls Academy Inspire, National 1 League, EDP, United Clubs League, NCSL or other 11v11 leagues based on team level

Events: FCF ScrimmageFest (Fall/Spring); Tournaments (Fall/Spring); SkillsFest (Fall/Spring)

Other: Uniform and size 4 soccer ball are additional costs (purchased through soccer.com)

11U Age Group: $1,995 plus Uniform Kit

12U Age Group: $1,995 plus Uniform Kit