Age Groups | VA Revolution

age groups

U9-U10

7v7 (2015-2014 Birth years)

Emphasis for our youngest family members is on technical skills & 1v1 drills and performance oriented.

  • 4th Day Optional Free Play
  • Appropriate League play NCSL
  • Exposure to all positions
  • Introduction to video analysis
  • All home games are recorded

U11-U12

9v9 (2013-2012 Birth years)

Emphasis for the next level is on implementation of tactical shape and formation with a focus on possession based teamplay

  • 4th Day Optional Technical Development
  • Appropriate League play NCSL
  • Exposure to all positions
  • Monthly video analysis
  • All home games are recorded

U13-U15

11v11 (2011-2009 Birth years)

As players move to the full field, emphasis is on game understanding and position-based play

  • 4th Day Optional Positional Training
  • Appropriate League play NCSL & EDP
  • Position Specialization
  • Monthly video analysis & player data collection
  • All home games are recorded

U16-U19

11v11 (2009-2006 Birth years)

In the U16 to U19 age group players enter the most competitive stage of their youth soccer career. The focus in those age groups is to advanced tactical development, refinement of technical ability as well as developing a winning mentality as players get ready for the next stage as college or professional player.

  • 4th Day Optional Positional Training
  • Appropriate League play NCSL & EDP
  • College Preparation & Recruitment
  • Bi-weekly video and player data analysis
  • Majority of games are recorded