Program Structure
TUSC PROGRAM Structure
TUSC JUNIORS U5-U8
Technical Intro, Fun,
Love of the game
Professional Coaching
Parent Assistants
In-House Development
1v1 Techniques, fun activities,
small sided games
2 practices per week (U6-U8)
1 practice per week (U5)
Open registration;
age requirements only
Age appropriate
In house, small-sided
None
Fall (Aug-Nov)
Spring (Feb-May)
None
U8 Academy
Individual Player Development
Professional Coaching
Skill Development
Training includes age group focus and variable team lineups based on opposing competition.
2 1hr practices per week
Extra age group skills training available
Assessments through tryouts for acceptance into the age group and requirements
Average – High
Intra-Club Friendlies (TUSC)
Friendlies
Home Tournaments Only
None
Fall (Aug-Nov)
Winter (Dec-Feb)
Spring (Feb-May)
Cost Included
Academy U9-U10
Individual Player Development
Professional Coaching
Skill Development
Training includes age group focus and variable team lineups based on opposing competition.
2 practices per week
Extra age group skills training available
Assessments through tryouts for acceptance into the age group and requirements
Average – High
Intra-Club Friendlies (vs TUSC)
Friendlies
Local tournaments
Minimal / Mid-TN Area
Fall (Aug-Nov)
Winter (Dec-Feb)
Spring (Feb-May)
Cost Included
U11 - U12
Competitive Play
Professional Coaching
Skill & Tactical Development
Transition to 9v9
ECNL and Red: 3 practices/wk
Competitive: 2 practices/wk with potential flex sessions on occasion
Extra age group skills training available
Assessments through tryouts for acceptance into the age
group and requirements.
Teams are based on ability
High
Pre-ECNL RL: SCCL League with Pre-ECNL Showcase opportunities
Red: Friendlies, tournaments, State League (depending on team level)
Competitive: Friendlies and tournaments
Statewide / Regional
Fall (Aug-Nov)
Winter (Dec-Feb)
Spring (Feb-May)
Cost Included
U13 - U14
Competitive Play
Professional Coaching
Top Boys team competes in ECNL
Top Girls team competes in ECNL-RL
Second teams (Red) applying for N1L
Competitive teams compete in TSL
ECNL, ECNL RL, & Red – 3 practices per week
Competitive – 2 practices per week with potential flex sessions on occasion
Assessments through tryouts for acceptance into the age
group and requirements.
Teams are based on ability
High – Highest
Statewide / Regional
Fall (Aug-Nov)
Winter (Dec-Feb)
Spring (Feb-May)
Cost Included
U15 - U19
Competitive Play
Professional Coaching
Top Boys team competes in ECNL
Top Girls team competes in ECNL-RL
Second teams (Red) applying for N1L
Competitive teams compete in TSL
ECNL, ECNL RL, & Red – 3 practices per week
Competitive – 2 practices per week with potential flex sessions on occasion
Assessments through tryouts for acceptance into the age
group and requirements.
Teams are based on ability
High – Highest
Statewide / Regional
ECNL Boys: Aug-mid Jan
Competitive Boys: Aug-mid Dec
Girls: Nov – May
Girls Cost Included
Boys Cost Optional