Club Structure
Kick Stars U5 - U7
TCSA Kick Stars focus on introducing young players to the game of soccer. Through a variety of developmentally appropriate activities, free play and fun games, Hot Shots players will learn basic techniques for dribbling, passing, and receiving the ball. Players will be given the freedom to explore physically and begin to experience the joy of playing soccer and being active.
Junior Academy U8 - U10
TCSA Junior Academy encourages individual development, playing games in small sided formats and follows the recommendations, guidelines and principles that the US Soccer Federation. Players at this age focusing on fundamental skill development.
The players are now able to play in competitive games and tournaments for the first time at the club. The Academy aims to continue developing the individual player to be confident on the ball. Ball mastery is our main goal while starting to incorporate some team concepts.
If we are able, we may train groups of U-9 and U-10 players of similar ability together during the course of a training session. All games are played in a 7 vs 7 format, one goalkeeper and 6 field players in a “teaching” shape that changes fluidly as we either defend or attack. The age group will play the vast majority, if not all of it’s games and tournaments in the Middle TN area.
Upper Academy U13 - U19
In the following age groups, we will have several teams in which your child may tryout for. In this age group, your child may be competing in the State League and State Championships. Each age group may or may not have multiple teams depending on the number of kids trying out. Multiple teams in age groups will have varying commitment levels and skill levels in order to make the team.
All players, whether they are D1, D2 and D3 are expected to train at least twice a week during the season. We ask you to understand that playing club soccer is a commitment. Players will only improve if they spend time mastering the skills necessary for success. Extra curricular training and camps are regularly provided by the club.
Lower Academy U11 - U12
This is the first year where we will stratify players based on ability. We continue to develop the individual player while focusing on team concepts within the 9 vs 9 format. Teams will predominantly use a 3-3-2 outfield formation which builds on the formational base learned in the previous years at 7 vs 7. Coaches may introduce their players in certain situations to different team shapes as they start understanding the tactical consequences of one over another.
The tryout process will arrange the players into stratified teams. Players may move up or down dependent on their development and ability, placed on teams where they are at that moment, able to meet the demands of the game at that level.
All this time spent playing small sided games at 9v9 has helped to give your player more touches within a field that is suited best for them in terms of it’s size. As the players grow and mature, sometimes this 9v9 field will seem too small for them. especially in their Spring season. The teams may play some 11 vs 11 formatted games and may participate in the state tournaments for the first time (U12). Teams will predominantly play in the Middle TN area.
TCSA actively encourages multiple sport athletes. However certain minimal participation expectations are required to be a member of a team at the club. We understand you have other things going on in your life and you will be asked to balance those with the needs of your team, and individual development.
Upper Academy U13 - U19
In the following age groups, we will have several teams in which your child may tryout for. In this age group, your child may be competing in the State League and State Championships. Each age group may or may not have multiple teams depending on the number of kids trying out. Multiple teams in age groups will have varying commitment levels and skill levels in order to make the team.
All players, whether they are D1, D2 and D3 are expected to train at least twice a week during the season. We ask you to understand that playing club soccer is a commitment. Players will only improve if they spend time mastering the skills necessary for success. Extra curricular training and camps are regularly provided by the club.
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