Join the PFC Grassroots Development Program, where we foster a dynamic environment that encourages players ages 8-12 to explore and learn through play, allowing them to grow both as people and as players.
Our specialized program supports the development of its players, focusing on enhancing the necessary fundamental skills and game understanding while building important life skills for success both on and off the field.
Our goal is to create a positive soccer experience for all to support future growth within our PFC Player Pathway.
Grassroots Director
First year of Competitive
The main objective of this stage is to introduce players to fundamentals movements and skills. These skills will be delivered in a safe and fun environment with a player centered approach, allowing players to learn through participation in game based and FUN (Foundation, Understanding, Nurturing) activities.
Players will experience festivals to further introduce their skills through small sided games.
U8 – game format: 5v5
Known as the “Golden age of Learning” players in this stage will continue their development of the fundamental skills, through FUN, game-based activities. As players develop, they will be introduced to the basic principles of play and begin to establish basic training ethics in a fun and challenging environment.
Players will experience weekly games in an organized league;
U9/U10 – game format: 7v7
U11/U12 – game format: 9v9
Page Updated on: September 16, 2024