Why TCU?

Club Pathway

Foundational Stage 

Recreation Soccer  | U4-U15

 Junior Academy | U4-U9

Intermediate Stage 

Super Rec | U9-U15

Competitive Stage 

Select/Premier Environment | U9-U19

Program Descriptions
Recreation Soccer | U4-U19

  • The foundational stage of our programming. is a volunteer led program for ages 4-19, designed to allow players of all ability to get out on the field and enjoy the beautiful game
  • Free Clinics, Coaching Education seminars 
  • Tailored Curriculum 
  • Club Events - Friday Night Lights


Super Rec |U9-U15 - Locally in Kingsport (Tribe) & in collaboration with partner clubs across region

  • Bridges the gap between recreational & travel programming
  • Licensed coaches
  • Additional skill-specific matches - Tri-Cities Soccer League
  • Skills training access


Youth Academy -

  • U4-U6 | Fun based training program, two nights a week. Built around the idea of introducing the game to the beginner player. Incorporating concepts such as ball mastery, using different surfaces of the foot, balance with the soccer ball
  •  U7-U9 | Coed (unless numbers allow gender specific) -- Introduction to a basic foundation of fundamental skills, associated with the concept of using personal skills to better a group of players. No travel is involved, games are internal. This age group trains 2x per week


Select | U9-U12

  • This is an introductory age range for players into travel soccer during a transitional age
  • Team training twice a week
  • Travel is both regional and statewide depending on the league level
  •  Playing on a larger field 80X55, the play is 9v9
  • Teams participate in tournaments. Selected by club, for skill appropriate experience
  • Schedule is Fall (August to Mid - November) & Spring (February to Mid - May)


Premier/Select | U13-U15 Boys & Girls

  • Each team participates in the State League. (Skill Appropriate Division) 
  • This is a transitional age range; making adjustments to larger spaces
  • Play is 11v11 on Full Size fields
  • Travel is both regional and statewide depending on the league level
  • Teams participate in tournaments. Selected by club, for skill appropriate experience
  • Schedule is Fall (August to Mid - November) & Spring (February to End of May)
  •  Players are able to represent their schools along with playing for our club simultaneously. (Middle School Soccer)
  • Participation in Midsouth Conference of USYS National League - when applicable

 

Premier/Select | U16-U19 Boys and Girls

  • Each team participates in the State League. (Division 1 or 2) 
  • Travel is both regional and state wide depending on the league level
  • Collegiate Recruiting Seminars
  • Individual support in Collegiate Recruiting process
  • Regional Based Showcase (s) Selected by Club, for skill appropriate and college recruiting in mind
  • Participation in Midsouth Conference of USYS National League - must qualify


Supplemental Programs - Players at the facility outside of the team environment 

  • Summer / Winter Camps & Clinics
  • Friday Night Lights
  • Goalkeeping Training


Why TCU?

  • Professionally Licensed Staff
  • Consistent Programming
  • Clear pathway to help players reach THEIR next level
  • Club Wide Curriculum
  • State Of The Art Facilities 

THE TCU WAY

  • Able to problem solve & think for themselves -  based on opposition organization etc. 
  • Creativity in the attack phase of play / improvisation - technical base, attacking movements
  • Understanding of positional responsibility
  • Defending with intensity - work rate
  • Correct decision > reliance on athleticism
  • Playing out of pressure - Decision making
  • Resilience - Mindset when things don’t go according to plan