Juniors
The Juniors program is a 9-month competitive program for players born between 2014-2012, focused on developing each player's skill and love of the game. Juniors prepares players to progress at the Classic level and beyond through a dedicated coaching staff that provides quality,
age appropriate instruction at these key age groups. Our Juniors Program and coaches are led by Juniors Director, Etienne Boulanger and regional directors to create consistency in training.
Quick Facts:
• Most competitive program offered for U8 - U10 year old players
• Low coach to player ratio allows for consistent player support
• Focus on development of the individual player in a group setting
Return-to-Play Protocols
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Return-to-Play protocols put in place to ensure a safe and fun environment for our players, coaches, and families, as we return to the fields.
Important Dates
2021-2022 Season
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August 9
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Fall Training Begins |
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January TBD |
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5v5 Winter Play Date |
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TBD
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Juniors Pre-Season Festival
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January 24
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Spring Training Begins |
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September 12 | Fall Games Begin
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February 13
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Spring Games Begin |
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October 31 | Fall Games End |
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April 9-17 |
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No Training or Games
(WCPSS Spring Break) |
| November-January | Winter Training Sessions | | | April 28
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| December TBD |
3v3 Winter Play Date |
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May 1 |
| Spring Games End |
| | | | | Week of May 2 | | Juniors Evaluations |
Coaching Staff
Juniors Director, Etienne Boulanger
The Juniors program has a Full time director, who is supported by regional and age group directors who help manage the coaches, players and program to ensure a high quality offering for families in the Triangle area. Our players get to work with passionate and experienced coaches who are paid for their ability to teach young players and share their love for the game. Click here to see our full Juniors Coaching staff.
Evaluations
All players interested in playing in our Juniors program must attend our annual evaluations. Juniors Evaluations or the 2021-2022 season have concluded. Please reach out to Juniors Director, [email protected], if interested in a mid-season evaluation.
Evaluations
Team Formation
Players will be offered a spot in the program following the evaluations in June this year. Fall teams will be formed at the end of August after our staff has had time more time to evaluate all players and place them on a team with other players of similar ability. Players will be placed in the appropriate level in which teams are balanced to provide competitive games every week.
New teams will be formed after the winter holidays for the Spring season to allow for players to be placed in an environment where they will keep getting challenged by the coaching staff and their teammates.
Junior Elite Teams
Top 2012 players identified at Junior Evaluations will be invited to the Junior Elite teams. Juniors Elite Teams will be formed in each region depending upon quality of players at Evaluations and the Director's discretion.
These teams will function similar to a 2011 Classic team:
• Train 3x week
• Have team managers, team fees,
• Attend 2 tournaments
Trainings & Seasons
Juniors is a 9-month program made up of 3 seasons: fall, winter, and spring.
Fall (August-beginning of November) and Spring (February-May)
Fall and Spring are the primary seasons for the Juniors program. Juniors players train twice a week 90 minutes each training session.
Winter (December & January)
A total of 4 training sessions and 2 play dates will be scheduled during the Winter season. Training sessions are reduced in order to allow our young players the downtime to recharge and try-other activities or sports.
Training Schedule
Below illustrates the 2021-2022 training schedule. Teams will train twice a week, on Monday and Thursday.
| Birth Year |
Field |
Time |
| 2013 - 2014 |
WRAL #6 Durham Bulls |
4:45 - 6:15 pm |
| 2012 |
WRAL #6 Durham Bulls |
6:30 - 8:00 pm |
| Birth Year |
Field |
Time |
| 2013 - 2014 |
Mills Park #2 |
5:30 - 7:00 pm |
| 2012 |
Mills Park #2 |
7:00 - 8:30 pm |
| Day |
Birth Year |
Field |
Time |
| Mondays |
2012 - 2014 |
TBD |
6:00 - 7:30 pm |
| Thursdays |
2012 - 2014 |
TBD |
5:30 - 7:00 pm |
| Birth Year |
Field |
Time |
| 2013- 2014 |
Middle Creek #1 |
5:30 - 7:00 pm |
| 2012 |
Middle Creek #1 |
7:00 - 8:30 pm |
| Birth Year |
Field |
Time |
| 2013- 2014 |
Middle Creek #1 |
5:30 - 7:00 pm |
| 2012 |
Middle Creek #1 |
7:00 - 8:30 pm |
Games
Teams play games primarily on Sunday afternoons against other NCFC Juniors teams.
Juniors teams will primarily play in the following formats:
2013/14 games: 5v5
2012 games: 7v7
Location
Juniors teams are based on players' birth year and region. Players should register in the region that is most convenient for them.
North: North & East of Hwy 70 (typically Raleigh & Wake Forest)
South:
South & West of Hwy 70 (typically Cary, Apex & Morrisville)
DCH: Durham & Chapel Hill
HSFV: Holly Springs & Fuquay Varina
Club Fee
The annual club fee includes field rentals and usage, coaching staff & education, and administration.
Club Fee
Uniforms
Fall 2021 begins the first year of our 2-year Adidas uniform cycle. NCFC Youth Juniors players will be using the uniform kit through the end of the Spring 2023 season.
Policies
Read more about NCFC Youth Policies including refunds and insurance.Policies
FAQs
Check out our Frequently Asked Questions for more information.
FAQs