Tryouts

Free player evaluations are conducted each May.  Unlike our Recreational soccer league, the Academy team has limited roster spots, and so equal playing time is not guaranteed.  Interested players must attend the annual tryouts in order to qualify for the team. 

2025 - 2026 Academy Tryouts

Who:  Children born between 2015-2019

When:  Tues. May 13 &  Thurs. May 15  from  6:00pm - 7:30pm 

Where:  Summey Park (Forest City Dunbar School)

Attendees must have shin guards, soccer ball and soccer cleats to tryout.  Players also need to bring water

Players must also complete medical waiver (link below).  Please fill out and bring paper copy to tryouts or email to [email protected]
NCYSA Medical Waiver

About the Program

Academy is the most competitive U7-U11 soccer program offered by RCSA. The goal of the Academy Program is to improve individual skills through high-level training and a more challenging playing environment led by dedicated coaches. 

Academy coaches have significant coaching experience, playing experience, and a passion to share their skills with the children of Rutherford County.  Our coaches are focused on player development. 

Our Academy Program consists of two seasons.  The first-half of the program runs from mid August and goes through mid November.  The second-half runs from March and ends in May.  Academy teams practice twice a week for 90 minute sessions.

Foothills FC Academy Fee

The Foothills FC fees are due when you accept a roster spot.

The price per player for Academy consists of the cost for the coach's pay, state fees, referee fees, tournament fee (1), field maintenance, NCYSA registration and insurance.  

Uniform cost are NOT included and must be purchased separately by the individual.  

Upcoming season prices are to be determined.