Stafford Soccer Programs
Differences Between Recreation, Academy, and Travel

Stafford Soccer offers three levels of play. Read below to find out the differences between the programs to help your decision-making process for the Fall 2023/Spring 2024. More info can be found on our website at staffordsoccer.com along with other programs we offer including  U5 Stars (Under 5) and our Adult League.

Recreation

• Divisions available for U6-U19
• Coed and Girls only teams
• Online registration opens June of 2023    
• No tryouts
• Teams are built based on geographic location to the best of our ability (special requests are considered)              
• U6-U8 Teams practice 1 X per week
• U10-High School teams practice 2 X per week
• Games are played against other Stafford Soccer teams in a particular age group
• Teams remain together from Fall to Spring (seasonal year) but you must register on time and pay each season
• Teams are coached by volunteer parents/community members
• Onetime fee per season dependent on age group
• Uniform fee not included (approx. $50) if you don’t already have one. The uniform kit stays the same so can be used season after season within the same program.
• This program is for all players regardless of skill
• CLICK HERE for more info about our Recreation Program
• AGE CHART for Recreation

Revolution Academy

• Divisions available for U10-U14 
• Coed and Girls only teams
• Current and aspiring Academy players must attend tryouts to be considered for the program. Tryout Registration opens May 3, 2023. Tryouts held June 5, 6 and 7, 2023 CLICK HERE for more information.
• Teams are built based on tryout evaluations for more equally balanced teams (special requests are not considered)
• Pre-season Jamboree- round robin type event to kick off each season
• Games are played against other Stafford Soccer teams in a particular age group
• Teams remain together from Fall to Spring (seasonal year) but you must register on time and pay each season
• Teams are coached by volunteer parents/community members but must hold USSF Grassroots/ “E” coaching license (or equivalent) and be approved by the program director.
• Onetime fee per season dependent on age group
• Academy uniform fee not included (approx. $50) if you don’t already have one. Uniform kits stay the same so can be used season after season within the same program.
• Competition and commitment to training is increased from the Recreational level.
•  This program is for players who are looking for enhanced training and more competitive play
• CLICK HERE for more info about Revolution Academy
• AGE CHART for Revolution Academy

Travel

• Divisions available for U9-U19
• All boys teams and all girls teams
• Tryout Registration open- current and aspiring Travel players must attend tryouts to be considered for 2023-2024 Fall/Spring season
• Teams are formed based on birth year
• Teams practice 2 days per week for 1.5 hours each session
• Games are played against other area clubs in a particular league (Our 2023-24 Travel teams will compete in the ECNL-Regional League and NCSL)
• Half of the games are home games played here in Stafford (usually Embrey Mill)
• TOURNAMENTS:
• U11 and above play 5 tournaments per year (2 in the Fall and 3 in the Winter/Spring)
• U9 and U10 play 2 tournaments per year
• Teams remain together from Fall to Spring (seasonal year)
• When you accept a spot on a travel team, you are accepting for a full year
• Payment plans available
• Teams are coached by paid professional coaches
• Required uniform kit is approx. $275.  The same uniform kit is worn on a 2-year cycle. The upcoming 2023-24 year is the first year of that 2-year cycle.
• Highest level of competition through the club
• The player and their family are making a commitment to a team that will train and progress for a full year
• CLICK HERE for more info about our Travel Program
• AGE CHART for Travel

Please contact the office at 540.657.0734 if you have any questions about any of our programs or email [email protected]