U15-16 Programs

U15-16 Program Details

  • Almost every player in our club at this age will be busy with their high school team at this time of year, so we do not have any training or games scheduled.

    We feel that high school soccer is an important part of a player's experience and do not want them to lose this. Our coaches do try to check in on the progress of players during the HS season. We also have formed good relationships with most area high school coaches so that we can have an open dialogue.

  • Our U15-17 teams may go to a tournament/showcase around Thanksgiving somewhere in the Northeast. This is a big recruiting weekend for the year and it is vital for kids to start to get on this schedule and gain exposure to college coaches & elite tournaments.

    Primarily, this is our indoor season at our home base, the Robert E. Miller Centre North at the Champlain Valley Expo in Essex Junction. The only thing that is mandatory is the team training session, with additional opportunities each week for those that want more. Our emphasis at this age group is to train for particular showcases, so there will be periods where they do less, then others where they are ramping up training to be ready as the showcase approaches.

    Our players will also have 1 futsal (5v5) game each week, which they can opt in/out of for sessions 1 and 2. Session 3 is mandatory.

    **Boys:** Team training on Sundays, rotating time. Futsal games on Tuesday evenings. Optional Training and/or Strength & Conditioning Session.

    **Girls:** Team training on Sundays, rotating time. Futsal games on Thursday evenings. Optional Training and/or Strength & Conditioning Session.

    **Extras:** Academies

    **Events:** November Showcase and/or March Preseason Showcase.

    If a coach chooses to invite the team to do extra, it is an extra expense which covers: coach expenses/stipend and tournament registration.

  • This is our outdoor season, kicking off with our Spring Training Day.

    Teams will then have 2 training sessions a week, likely at Veterans Park, St Michael’s College or Centennial Field in Burlington.

    -Participation in a Spring League

    ***Tournaments-

    • Typically Memorial Day weekend in Massachusetts

    • Father's Day weekend in Maine

    • Alliance Cup in late June.

    -Premier teams will have the opportunity to compete in the Vermont State Cup in late May, with the finals in early June. Those teams that win their State Cup may represent Vermont at the Region I Championships in late June or early July.

    All teams should plan on ending July 4, with those that do not advance to Regionals concluding their season after Alliance Cup.

  • $1850/year for 2024/2025 season A deposit of $350 is due upon commitment. Monthly installments of $187.50 will be charged on the first of the month from October to May.

    ***Included in Tuition****

    -All team trainings November-June

    -3rd Session of Futsal (mandatory)

    -2 tournaments and Alliance Cup if the team is available

    -Spring Training Day

    -State Cup

    -Regionals Registration Fee if they win State Cup.

    **Supplementary/Optional Expenses**

    -Uniform & training gear

    -Academy/Education Programs & Camps- Optional

    -Sessions 1 & 2 of Futsal - Optional

    -Extra tournaments beyond the 2 included (Registration Fee, Coach Expenses/Stipend) - Optional

    -Coach Expenses/ Stipend for Regionals

Program Outline

 

Starting with the U15 age group, our emphasis and approach begin to center on preparation for college soccer. We know that not every player will play in college, which is absolutely fine. However, we tell our players to prepare as if they plan to play in college and then the decision will be in their hands when the time comes. Every single player that graduates from Far Post as a U18/19 will have received training opportunities to enable them to play college soccer at some level if they choose. We plan to have premier teams for 2009 and 2010s on both the boys and girls sides. We will also have a U16 club team (09/10) for both boys and girls for the 2024/25 season)

Our curriculum focuses on empowering players to make their own decisions and express themselves within a broader tactical plan. We supplement our Vermont Soccer League season with tournaments and showcases that challenge our players and give them exposure to a variety of competition and college coaches. Our coaches have a wide range of connections and can work individually with players to help them find the right college fit, whether soccer is a part of that or not. We are always looking to do what is best for each individual player and work with them to find their pathway.  

Scholarships

Far Post’s Bill Kohlasch Scholarship Fund receives money from various sources including but not limited to charitable donations, special events hosted by Far Post and budgetary allocations as decided by the Far Post Board of Directors and Director. 

The scholarship fund is managed by the Director with support from the Far Post Board Finance Committee. Decisions are disbursed based on financial need. The board may develop additional policies from time to time to address allocation of available funds. 

Applicants must show a commitment to the game of soccer as demonstrated by their attendance in the program, hard work and willingness to develop their soccer skills. 

ALL PLAYERS receiving assistance through this scholarship fund are required to write a thank you letter and provide some voluntary service to the club or to their own soccer community. Scholarships are for TRAVEL TEAM PLAYERS ONLY and may not be used for any other services provided by the club. 

The Scholarship Application is embedded into the Travel Team Registration Process. If you have already filled out your registration, you can access the scholarship application by following these steps: How to Request Financial Aid – PlayMetrics Support Center

Reach out to admin@farpostsoccerclub.com with questions.