U14 Programs

U14 Program Details

  • Most players are quite busy with their school teams at this time of year, but we do have optional fall matches through Far Post. Recently, we have created U13/14 Coed teams in the Alliance League to allow us the most flexibility in creating a stable schedule and moving our teams into the best opportunities for good competition.

    For maximum flexibility, fall training and games are separate and both carry their own fees. Players can do training, games, both or neither.

    FALL PROGRAM LINK

  • 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 a number of additional opportunities each week that most players take advantage of. This allows the most dedicated players the opportunity to play 3-4 times a week, while also allowing some flexibility for those that play other sports.

    All players going to Holland will have a 1.5-2 hour training session every Tuesday afternoon week aimed at preparing them for the demands of the trip.

    **Boys:** Team training on Sundays, rotating time. Skills session Saturday morning. Futsal games on Monday evenings (Optional, but recommended for sessions 1 & 2. Included and mandatory for session 3).

    **Girls:** Team training on Sundays, rotating time. Optional skills session Saturday morning. Futsal games on Thursday evenings (Optional, but recommended for sessions 1 & 2. Included and mandatory for session 3).

    **Extras:** Academies on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday

    **Events:** March NEFC Preseason Tournament (Boston, MA area) -- If enough interest By the team

    **Holland Trip:**

  • 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 in So. Burlington, St Michael’s College or Centennial Field in Burlington.

    • Vermont Soccer League Spring Session.

    Tournaments-

    • Typically Memorial Day weekend in Massachusetts

    • Father's Day weekend in Maine

    • Alliance Cup in late June.

    Many teams opt to go to an early-season tournament in March in the Boston area as well.

    Our U14 premier team will have the opportunity to compete in the Vermont State Cup. Semi-final matches take place late May, with the finals in early June. Those teams that win their State Cup will represent Vermont at the Region I Championships in the week leading up to the 4th of 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 $325 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 & Alliance Cup

    -Spring Training Day

    -State Cup - If it happens

    -Regionals Registration Fee if they win State Cup

    **Supplementary/Optional Expenses**

    -Uniform & training gear

    -Sept/Oct Training & Games- Optional

    -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

 

The U14 year is one of the most exciting in a Far Post player's continued education largely because of the April trip to Holland. Players will find that the volume of training increases to prepare them for this trip and also for most to enter high school the following year. This is a transformative year where players are treated more like young adults and are encouraged to take control of their soccer experience and development.

Our players will continue to receive plenty of technical training, while ladders and agility work become more prominent in training along with larger tactical themes. 

We will have a U14 Premier team (2011 BY) on both the boys and girls sides. We will also have a mixed 11/12 Club team for those players that are not quite at the premier level yet, but we want to keep within our club to help them develop. Having club teams at this age is very important because players develop at different times. It is not uncommon for players to move up from the club team after a year or two if they are committed to improving. 

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.