About Our Academy II Program

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 II program enhances and refines the technical skills and 1v1 ability developed in the Academy I program, while introducing players to the small-sided game environment. FCF's Academy II Directors oversee all program aspects, and work with the Director of Coaching and Staff Coaches to develop and implement program goals. FC Frederick's Academy II Boys Director, Darren Andrews, and Academy II Girls Director, Herbert Avila, bring a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the Academy II 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, U10 (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:

U9 = 8/1/2017 to 7/31/2018

U10 = 8/1/2016 to 7/31/2017

U9 & U10 Programs:

Coaching: FCF Staff Coach; oversight by Academy II Boys & Girls Directors

Commitment: Players are placed on un-flighted (even) teams following Evaluations in May; can join at other times.

Training: Twice per week, at Frederick area fields

Leagues: United Clubs League, URSL, EDP, 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)

U9 Age Group: $1,495 plus Uniform Kit
U10 Age Group: $1,495 plus Uniform Kit