Tiny Tots Skills

Skills sessions for our youngest players, led by Coach Joe Joe Tharp. Ball touches and soccer fundamentals in a fun, low-pressure setting. T-shirt included.

Who

U4–U5 · K3 and K4

What it costs

$50

When

Thursdays · 5:00–5:45 PM
Field 9

Sessions

4 sessions

Fall 2026 dates

Sept 10 · Sept 17 · Sept 24 · Oct 1

Must be registered for JFC recreational soccer.

Academy Training

Additional practices led by JFC staff. Perfect for kids who can't get enough soccer and want to keep learning while having fun.

Who

U6–U7 · K5 and 1st grade

What it costs

$75

When

Wednesdays · 4:30–5:30 PM

Sessions

5 sessions

Fall 2026 dates

Sept 2 · Sept 9 · Sept 16 · Sept 23 · Sept 30

Must be registered for JFC recreational soccer.

Rec-Plus Training

Training sessions for U8–U10 players who want to learn in a fun, competitive environment that sets players up for the levels beyond rec. Sessions also serve as tryouts for Rec-Plus Teams — selected players can continue into a tournament team program after Rec has ended (additional fees).

Who

U8–U10 · 2nd–4th grade

What it costs

$85 training

When

Mondays · 4:30–6:00 PM
Boys: Field 3 · Girls: Field 2

Sessions

6 sessions

Fall 2026 dates

Aug 31 · Sept 14 · Sept 21 · Sept 28 · Sept 30 · Oct 5

Sept 7 skipped — Labor Day. Online registration closes Mon Aug 31 at 1:00 PM (walkup after).

Teams will be selected after Rec-Plus Training concludes October 5. Selected players can join a Rec-Plus team (~$250 in additional fees, with financial aid available).

Rec-Plus teams will play two fall tournaments: MS Rush Crossroads of the South (Oct 30 – Nov 1, at JFC); MFC Fall Classic (Nov 13–15, Madison).

Must be registered for JFC recreational soccer.

Goalkeeper Training

Free for all JFC Rec and Rec-Plus keepers at all ages. Coach Cole Turner leads sessions; keepers are divided by age and ability. Bring keeper gloves.

Who

U8–U16 keepers

What it costs

FREE for Rec and Rec-Plus at all ages

When

Mondays at JFC
U8–U10: 6:00–7:00 PM · Field 3B
U9–U16: 5:00–6:00 PM · Field 4B

Sessions

8–10 sessions

Fall 2026 dates

Aug 17 · 24 · 31 · Sept 14 · 21 · 28 · Oct 5 · 19 · Nov 2 · 9

Open to JFC Rec, Rec-Plus, and Rush keepers. Sept 7 (Labor Day) and Oct 12 (Fall Break) skipped — no training on those Mondays.

U8–U10 Rec/Rec-Plus cohort starts Aug 31 (8 sessions); U9–U16 cohort starts Aug 17 (10 sessions).