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
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
2 practices per week
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 Girls: SCCL League Play and ECNL RL events
Pre-ECNL RL Boys: SCCL League Play and tournaments
Pre-NPL & Competitive: Friendlies and tournaments
Statewide / Regional
Fall (Aug-Nov)
Winter (Dec-Feb)
Spring (Feb-May)
Cost Included
U13 - U14
Competitive Play
Professional Coaching
D1 compete in ECNL RL
D2 compete in NPL
TSL participation is on a team by team basis.
ECNL RL – 3 practices per week
NPL & 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
D1 compete in ECNL RL
D2 compete in NPL
TSL participation is on a team by team basis.
ECNL RL – 3 practices per week
NPL & 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 RL & NPL Boys: Aug-mid Jan
Competitive Boys: Aug-mid Dec
Girls: Nov – May
Girls Cost Included
Boys Cost Optional