FSCI Rec Academy

The FSCI Rec Academy is a unique recreation program led by professional coaches with volunteer coaches as the head coach of each team. Games and practices are in Spotsylvania County. We utilize a small sided game format which promotes skills development. No tryout is required. We encourage groups of friends to signup together.

PLAYER REGISTRATION FOR FALL 2025 - CLICK HERE

We are looking for volunteer coaches. If you are interested, please contact us.
Our professional staff will provide training and logistical support for all volunteer coaches.

Interested in Coaching? Please click here and fill out this form


FALL 2025 EARLY BIRD FEES
UNTIL JUNE 10 AT 11:59PM

Team Package
* $50 (Regular Fee is $125)
* 7 Game season
* Up to 6 Team practices with Volunteer Coach

Team Plus Skills Training Package
* $125 (Regular Fee is $225)
* 7 Game season
* Up to 6 Team practices with Volunteer Coach
* 7 Skills practices with Professional Coaches

** Uniform is an additonal one time cost for 2025-2026.
** Uniform can be reused for Winter 2025 & Spring 2026 seasons
** Click on Uniforms in the menu for details

ELIGIBILITY

Children Born in the following birth years
2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012

WHEN

Starts: Monday August 11
Ends: Mid-October

Games:
Saturdays starting August 16
8/16, 8/23, 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4 (raindate)

Practices could be on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays. Finalized practice and team assignments will be announced on July 23
The skills training day is either Mondays or Tuesdays

WHERE

Harrison Road Park (tentative)

COACHING STAFF

Our full time professional staff oversee the program. Volunteer coaches are the head coach of each team. The FSCI Rec Academy Director, Bianca Purpura, centrally manages the program and provides skills training practices. The FSCI Technical Director, Dean Flexton, oversees the curriculum and provides specific age-appropriate activities. This unique setup ensures all players have a fun and challenging soccer experience.

Volunteer Coaches Supported
Our full-time professional staff support our volunteer coaches with training plans and curriculum material

Team Practice with Volunteer Coach
Volunteer coaches lead the teams on gameday and the one team practice a week.

Skills Practice with Professional Coach
Skills training sessions function as the 2nd practice. They are conducted by our professional full-time coaches.

SMALL SIDED GAMES

The FSCI Rec Academy utilizes a small-sided game format. The small-sided game maximizes player engagement and development by reducing the number of players and field size. This approach increases individual touches on the ball and promotes simple decision-making.

More Touches = More Development
Every child is involved. More dribbling, more passing, more shooting.

Faster Decision Making
Smaller fields and fewer players require quicker reactions and smarter choices.

Increased Confidence
With more chances to contribute, kids feel empowered and excited.

Better Skills Development
Tight spaces force better technique and smarter movement.

More FUN!
Let kids be kids. Since kids are more involved, it is more fun and exciting.

Tired of watching kids stand on the field not involved ? Large 11v11 games may look like "real soccer". However, for younger players, it's more like a game of "Find the Ball... Maybe."


Contact Information

If you have any questions or need more information about our Phoenix Academy, please feel free to contact us.